3Com 3CSOHO100 manual Windows 95 Version a, Turn on the power to the PC

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24CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

2Check the version number on the General screen, under System:

■If 4.00.950 or 4.00.950A is displayed, follow the procedure for Windows 95 Version A.

■If 4.00.950B is displayed, follow the procedure for Windows 95 Version B.

Windows 95 Version A

To install the network driver in a PC running version A of Windows 95:

1Make sure that the NIC is installed in your PC and that it’s connected to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

2Turn on the power to the PC.

Windows 95 detects the NIC and displays the

New Hardware Found dialog box (Figure 5), prompting you for the driver you want to install for your new hardware.

Figure 5 New Hardware Found Dialog Box

3Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, and then click OK.

The Install from Disk dialog box appears.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Denmark Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Japan Sweden, Finland, NorwayMember of the 3Com OfficeConnect family 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuring the NIC Technical Support Page Figures Tables Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description Year 2000 ComplianceWhat This Chapter Covers What This Guide CoversSample Network Computer 1Computer Printer Understanding NetworkingPeer-to-Peer Networks Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking Protocols Client/Server NetworksAbout the OfﬁceConnect NIC Understanding Network Interface CardsRequired Hardware Required CablingRequired Software Type Maximum Network Cable Required Cable Length Preparing for InstallationSee your PC documentation for details Inserting the NICDo not turn on the power to the PC Connecting the Network Cable to the NIC RJ-45 port Connecting the NIC to Your NetworkNext step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter Page Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties WindowsWindows 95 Version a Turn on the power to the PCClick OK You must reboot your PC to complete the installationWindows 95 Version B Enter your user name and password, and then click OKClick Finish To install the network driver in a PC running Windows Click Yes to restart the PC Windows NT Windows NTClick Add Adapter Verifying Successful Installation Windows 95 and WindowsRemove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Double-clickNetwork adapters Double-click the File Manager icon Basic Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingState Meaning Interpreting the LEDsDouble-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system tray Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramGeneral Screen Click Cancel to exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics programRunning the NIC Self-Tests Click the Diagnostics tabClick Start in the Self-Test panel Running the Echo TestOn the ﬁrst PC the sending PC On both PCsEcho Test Sender Screen From the Windows Start menu, select Programs Accessing the Help SystemClick OK Click the Support tab. The Support screen appears Accessing 3Com Support ServicesSupport Screen Click OK Click the Support tabClick the Device Manager tab Removing NIC SoftwareClick Yes Question Answer Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Answer Page Option Description Available Settings NormalAuto Select Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details Changing Conﬁguration Settings Click OK to exit this screenClick OK Click the Properties tab Change the NIC’s conﬁguration Page Cabling Requirements SpeciﬁcationsUnshielded Twisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T OperationCategory Use 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations 100BASE-TX Operation100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations Page Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site3Com FTP Site 847 262 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem408 727 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3ComEurope Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc RimCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairCountry Telephone Number Latin America North AmericaLatin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Bus mastering Client/server networkEthernet Hub Fast EthernetFull-duplex Half-duplexUnshielded twisted pair UTP cabling SwitchPeer-to-peer network ServerPage Numbers IndexNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity