Why doesn't my 3Com 3c905B Ethernet card work?

BeOS for Intel
Troubleshooting

Why doesn't my 3Com 3c905B Ethernet card work?

BeOS for Intel:
Troubleshooting

FAQ Number:
FAQ-0479

Last Reviewed:
7/1/1999

Last Modified:
7/1/99

Keywords:
BeOS, Intel, Troubleshooting, Ethernet, card, 3Com, 3c905

As it turns out, 3Com makes two Ethernet cards with very similar model numbers, the 3c905 and the 3c905B. The cards are basically similar in the basic features, though the "B" card is more modern and does support more advanced features.

BeOS Release 4 and above supports both versions of this card.

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