3Com 3CP3617B quick start Requirements, Items to Have Ready, Conventions, Bold Type Information

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Requirements

The following list provides the minimum requirements needed for successfully installing and configuring your ADSL Modem.

Microsoft Windows operating system 95/98/Me or 2000 or NT 4.0. For NT 4.0, you will also need a copy of Service Pack 4 or higher.

32 Megabytes of RAM.

Approximately 10 Megabytes of free hard disk space.

One free PCI slot.

ADSL service.

In addition to the above, your DSL provider may require the use of ADSL micro filters. If so, this will have been addressed in any docu- mentation you may have received from them.

Items to Have Ready

The following items will be required to install your modem. You should locate them now and have them ready.

Your Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/2000 or NT 4.0 CD-ROM.

A small screwdriver for removing your PC cover and installing the card.

Microsoft NT Service Pack 4 or higher if installing in NT.

Your Internet Service Provider’s (Phone Company’s) name.

Conventions

Bold Type

Information

Caution

Warning

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Contents Quick Start Installation Guide 3ComHomeConnectPage Internal Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and NTUnited States Government Legends Table of Contents Vii Technical SupportInstallation Sequence Windows NTChapter One Chapter TwoRequirements Items to Have ReadyConventions Bold Type InformationChapter One Installing Modem Software Software Installation Procedure Windows 95, 98 and Me Users Install Dial-Up Networking 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Chapter One All Users Continuing the install Windows NT Users Note install the hardware firstCustom Installation InstallationConnecting using PPP Point to Point Protocol Connecting using Ethernet Completing the Installation 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Chapter One Install Guide Installing the Software Windows NT Users -Completing the Install Install Guide Installing the Software 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Chapter One Install Guide Installing the Software Remote Access Setup window, click Add Now click Close in the Network Properties window Page All users Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and NT Chapter Two Installing the HardwareInstalling the Modem Hardware 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Chapter Two Install Guide Installing the Hardware Installing the Adsl phone line to your Adsl Jack Typical Installation Windows NT verifying Remote Access Service RAS3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Chapter Two Chapter Three Verifying your Adsl Connection Adsl Link Operational UPAdsl Link Not Operational Down Optional Install Instant UpdateInstalling Instant Update Configuring Instant Update Online Help Connecting to your ISPClick Update Now Dial-Up Icon is not on the Desktop Chapter Four TroubleshootingFollowing sections will address some possible problems You cancelled during Windows 95/98 Plug & Play QuickView Is showing a Red LightQuickView is green but you can’t get to the internet 95 or Me, a message is asking for 141.binYou are having problems with Dial-Up Networking Dial-Up Networking missing in Windows 95/98Dial-Up Networking problems when trying to connect Windows 95/98 ErrorWindows NT Error Page Appendix a Installing Remote Access Service Select Remote Access Service and click OK3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Appendix a Appendix a Installing RAS for PPPoA 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Appendix a Appendix a Installing RAS for PPPoA 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Appendix a Creating a Dial-up Connection Appendix B Connecting using Dial-Up NetworkingWindows NT Start Programs Accessories Dial- Up Networking 3Com Home Connect Adsl Modem PCI Appendix B Appendix B Connecting using Dial-Up Networking Modifying the values of a Dial-up Connection Connect using General TabTelephone number Use area code and Dialing PropertiesAllowed Network Protocols Server Types TabAdvanced Options Technical Support Technical Support HotlineOnline Technical Support World Wide WebIf you need to return the Modem to Us 3Com USO# Attn Dock 1800 W. Central Road Mount Prospect, ILManufacturers Declaration of Conformity FCC Notice Radio and Television InterferenceXvi Xvii Xviii 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com HomeConnect Adsl Modem PCI Appendix C Xxi Page