3Com 3C589D manual Before You Begin, Installing the Network Driver

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Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (WFW) 3-11

Before You Begin

Before you begin installing the network driver, obtain the EtherDisk diskette and Windows for Workgroups v3.11 installation files (on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD). Ask your MIS department for the following information:

Transport protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically NetBEUI)

Name of the NT Server domain or Windows 95/WFW 3.11 Workgroup to which you belong

The latest versions of the Card and Socket Services must be installed on your machine. Check with your PC manufacturer if you are not sure.

If you installed any other network adapter or network driver in the PC, consult your MIS department for further instructions.

Installing the Network Driver

1Using the Windows menu, select Network.

2Select Network Setup.

3In the Network Setup dialog box, select the Networks... button.

4Select Install Microsoft Windows Network and then click OK.

5Select the Drivers... button.

6In the Network Adapters dialog box, click Add Adapter.

A dialog box appears, listing the supported network adapters on the diskette.

7From the list of network adapters, select Unlisted Or Updated Network Adapter, and click OK.

8Insert the EtherDisk diskette in drive A and click OK.

A dialog box appears, prompting you to specify the drive or directory where the EL3C589D.DOS driver can be found.

9Click OK to accept the default directory. Otherwise, if you need to specify the directory, type:

a:\ndis2

10Select 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card and click OK.

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Contents LAN PC Card User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Content IntroductionTroubleshooting Glossary Index FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Convention DescriptionIntroduction 13C589D PC Card23CXE589DC LAN PC Card Features RequirementsNetwork Driver Installation Options TroubleshootingCard Services Transcend PC Link SmartAgent SupportPC C ARD Connecting the LAN PC Cards You must supply your own BNC T-connector 4CHAPTER 2 Installing the LAN PC Card Connecting the LAN PC Cards Installing the Network Driver Before You Install the Network DriverWhich Driver Installation Instructions Should You Use? WindowsWhich Windows 95 Version Are You Running? Restart the PC to login to the network Windows 95 Version 4.00.950AWindows 95 Version 4.00.95B Click OK to copy the manufacturers files from A\Click Finish to accept the driver Remove the EtherDisk diskette and click YesConfirming Installation Windows NTPlace a checkmark in the Wired to the network box Windows NT 4 Installation without Networking InstalledClick Next to continue Enter the settings for the PC card Click NextWindows NT 4 Installation with Networking Installed Select the transport appropriate for the network clientWindows NT Version Select Other Requires disk from manufacturer from the listMicrosoft Windows for Workgroups WFW Installing the Network Driver Using the Windows menu, select NetworkNetwork Setup dialog box, select the Networks... button Before You BeginAutoLink for Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS To display the file, type Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Testing the 3C589D PC Card Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts Troubleshooting Tips \Type AutoLink.Log More Enter Changing Configuration Settings Option Default Setting Available SettingsChanging Power Management with Windows Changing Configurations Settings with DOSClick the Control Panel icon Click Systems Highlight the 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC CardCIS Memory Address Configuration Settings DescriptionsBase Address Power Management Interrupt Request LevelTransceiver Type Network Driver OptimizationUsing the 3C589D PC Card Without Card Services Verifying That Card Services Is InstalledAvoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 2APPENDIX a about Card Services Specifications SpecificationsPower Requirements Glossary Socket Services PC CardSocket TransceiverIndex NumbersIndex FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice