3Com 3CP3617B quick start Chapter One Installing Modem Software

Chapter One Installing Modem Software

Windows 95/98/Me*/2000 users will install the CD-ROM first, following procedures in this chapter. Then, shut off the com- puter and install the PCI card.

Windows NT users should go first to Chapter Two and install the card, then verify Remote Access Service (RAS) and, last, install the 3Com HomeConnect software as shown in this chapter.

Chapter Three covers verifying the connection and,optionally, installing Instant Update. Chapter Four covers troubleshooting.

This installation guide doesn’t include any additional setup or configuration that may be required by your service provider (ISP), who will have provided that separately with your kit.

You are now ready to begin the modem software installation.

You may be asked to insert your Windows operating system CD-ROM during the install. You should locate it now and have it ready before you begin in case it is needed.

During the software installation, there are some differences be- tween the installation of the software to systems running Windows 95/98/Me/2000 and those running Windows NT. Consequently, we will use a symbol in the text to identify those steps that apply specifically to Windows NT operating systems.

*Throughout this guide, Millennium (Windows’ upgrade to Windows 98) is abbreviated as Me.)