NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors Release 3.3
Networking Driver Overview

Driver: 3COM EtherLink III
Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #1757
Last Update: March 25, 1996

Availability Information

A version of this driver is on the CDROM
Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #
Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: EtherLink3
Driver Type: Networking
Driver Scope: Product Family
Supported Components: 
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver*: EISA, ISA

General Overview notes: This driver supports the 3COM EtherLink III Ethernet Adapter.

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
3COM EtherLink III 3C509 ISA (BNC, AUI)
3COM EtherLink III 3C509TP ISA (RJ-45, AUI)
3COM EtherLink III 3C509COMBO ISA (BNC, AUI, RJ-45)
3COM EtherLink III 3C509TPO ISA (RJ-45 Only)

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):

Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
See also NeXTanswer#1482_3COM_Etherlink_III_Ethernet_Adapter.rtf

Networking Driver Details

Network Type*:  EtherNet
Speed*:  10 Mb/s
Access Mode*:  Memory Mapped
Buffer Size*:  8KB
Supported Connectors*: AUI, BNC (10Base-2), RJ-45 (10Base-T)

Known Problems

Driver Version Notes

Future Planning

Future / Update Planning:  
Reason for New Driver / Update: 
New Driver / Update Timeframe:  

New Driver / Update Description: 

Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.

* - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

Product Vendor
3Com Corporation
5400 Bayfront Plaza
PO Box 58145
Santa Clara, California
95052-8145 USA

US & Canada toll-free pre-sales, product information: +1 (800) NET-3COM
Fax back system: +1 (408) 727-7021	
US 24 hour BBS (24/96 8/1/N): +1 (408) 980-8204
France 24 hour BBS (24/96/14.4 8/1/N): +(33) (1) 69 86 69 54
UK 24 hour BBS (12-38.4k 8/1/N): +(44) (0) 628 897 086
WWW: http://www.3com.com/