3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Windows

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3Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows

Windows 95

This section describes how to install the network driver and NIC software in a PC client or server running Windows 95.

CAUTION: Do not install a 3CR990-FX-97 NIC while installing Windows 95 OSR2 using the “Custom” option. Install Windows 95 OSR2 first, then install the 3CR990-FX-97 NIC.

Before installing the NIC software:

■Make sure the NIC is installed in the PC and connected to the network.

■Make sure you have the Windows 95 installation files. These files may be on a CD or diskettes, or they may have been copied to your hard disk when Windows 95 was installed on your PC.

NOTE: If you encounter problems during the installation, refer to the W95NDIS.TXT and TROUBLE.TXT files (located in the HELP directory on the EtherCD) for troubleshooting tips.

Installing the Driver

To begin the driver installation, turn the PC power on. Windows detects the NIC and depending on the version of Windows 95 that you have installed, either the New Hardware Found screen appears, or the Update Device Driver Wizard starts.

New Hardware Found If the New Hardware Found screen appears, follow this procedure to install the NIC driver:

1Select the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer option, and then click OK.

The Install From Disk screen appears.

2Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive, enter the path to the CD-ROM drive, and click OK.

■If networking has already been installed on your PC, go to step 4.

■If this is the first time networking is being installed on your PC, the Identification tab of the Network screen appears. Go to step 3.

3In the specified fields of the Identification tab screen, enter the following information, and then click Close.

■Computer Name—Identifies the PC on the network for other users. This entry must be a unique name of 15 characters or fewer, containing no spaces.

■Workgroup—Identifies the group (for example, your department name) to which your PC belongs. If your computer is connected to a peer-to-peer network, this entry must be exactly the same for all the PCs in your network.

■Computer Description—Displays additional details to other users on the network about this PC. For example, you could specify that the PC is connected to a printer. Filling in this field is optional.

4The Insert Disk screen appears, prompting you for the Windows 95 CD. Click OK. The Copying Files screen appears.

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Contents User Guide 3CR990-FX-97United States Government Legend Contents Contents Configuring the NIC Installing NetWare DriversTroubleshooting the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Installing the 3Com DMI AgentEtherCD Content and Navigation Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page Icon Information That About This GuideConventions About This Guide Convention DescriptionIntroduction Onboard 3XP ProcessorData Encryption Product Name/Description Model NumberIntroduction 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesSupported NIC Feature Description Offload Features 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesRemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Remote Wake-UpIntegrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Desktop Management Interface DMIRemote Control Hot Plug NIC InstallationFlow Control Features Keep-AliveOffline Diagnostics Link NegotiationInstallation Overview Safety PrecautionsInstallation Requirements Installing Multiple NICsInstalling and Connecting the NIC Upgrading Windows 95 to WindowsInstalling From Diskette Making a DOS-Bootable DisketteCreating Installation Diskettes Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows MeProduct Registration Click Register Product, and then Register OnlinePreparing the NIC and the Computer Connector Cable Maximum Network SegmentPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC Understanding the LEDs Description Flashing Steady OffInstalling Software Click Downloads Software Installation RequirementsGetting Help Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Before Installing the Network DriverInstalling NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Installing the DriverInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Verifying the Driver InstallationWindows Click Device ManagerWindows NT Click Have DiskInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Windows Me Windows Windows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Installing Multiple NICsUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Installing Multiple NICs Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Click Configure Using Windows Offload FeaturesEnabling Offloads Using Windows Offload Features Value Offload Function EnabledConfiguring IPSec Offloads Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICsOffloading Encryption Processing Auto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption ProcessingConfiguring IPSec for Windows Configuring IPSec OffloadsEncryption Type Level Description Creating a Security PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Clear the Activate the default response rule check box Left pane, click IP Security Policies on Local MachineUsing Windows Offload Features Downloading the High Encryption Pack for Windows Select Un-assignPage Installing NetWare Drivers Installing and Configuring the NetWare DriverUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Version Required Support PackNetWare Driver Installation Requirements Installing NetWare DriversObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Netware Packet Receive BuffersInstalling the NetWare Driver Installing and Configuring the NetWare DriverSlot Numbers for Multiple NICs Obtaining Slot NumbersInstalling the NetWare Driver Using Inetcfg For NetWare 5.x orVerifying the PCI Slot Number Verifying the Installation and Configuration From the Available Options menu, select LAN/WAN DriversChanging NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters Changing NetWare Driver Configuration ParametersPage Default NIC Settings Option Description SettingsConfiguring the NIC MbpsConfiguration Methods Configuring the NICOption Description Method Description RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Disabling the 3Com LogoPage Interpreting the NIC LEDs Troubleshooting the NICViewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Accessing 3Com Support Databases Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDsAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Problems/Error MessagesCleaning Up a Broken Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationTroubleshooting the Network Connection Tip DescriptionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpRemoving the Network Driver Double-clickNetwork AdaptersWindows 95, 98, and Me Running NIC Diagnostics Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab Description Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsRunning the Network Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics Program Viewing Network StatisticsRunning the NIC Test Click Perform NIC TestUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconPage 3CR990-FX-97 NIC Specifications HardwareNetwork Interface EnvironmentNetwork cable connector Transceiver Cabling RequirementsSpecifications and Cabling Requirements SpeedInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent About the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Client PC RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page EtherCD Content and Navigation Links DescriptionEtherCD Content and Navigation Root Subdirectories ListEnabling Auto Insert Subdirectory ContainsFile Name File Description Text Files ListText Files List Page Windows Fresh Installation NetWare Fresh InstallationInstallation Instructions RequirementsInstalling a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS \nwserverOnline Technical Services 3Com Knowledgebase Web ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3ComReturning Products for Repair Technical SupportIndex NumericsIndex MediaselectVerbose Index Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Class B StatementRegulatory Compliance Information ModelDescription
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