3Com 3C359B Network Card User Manual


 
Using the Diagnostic Program 99
Ring Operations Test
This test assesses communication on the ring. The
3C359B NIC must be attached to the ring to run this
test successfully. The 3C359B NIC also must be set to
the correct ring speed.
Close NIC Test
This test verifies the 3C359B NIC’s ability to close the
3C359B NIC and terminate the Ring Operations Test. The
3C359B NIC must have been previously opened.
Running the DOS Diagnostic Tests
If you are using Windows 95/98 or Windows for
Workgroups, exit Windows and restart the PC in MS-DOS
mode, or boot from a DOS diskette. If you are running
Windows NT, boot from the DOS partition or boot from a
DOS diskette to run the diagnostic program.
1 If you are using the 3.5-inch diskettes, insert
TokenDisk diskette 1 in the drive (for example,
the A drive) and enter:
a:\3pcid
If you are using the TokenLink Velocity XL CD, insert
it in the CD-ROM drive (for example, the D drive)
and enter:
d:\disk_1\3pcid
The DOS Configuration and Diagnostic Program window
is displayed with the Test menu selected, as shown in
Figure 22.