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3Insert the EtherDisk diskette in drive A, and then click Next.

4Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next.

5Select Floppy disk drives, and then click Next. Windows ﬁnds the driver ﬁle for the device.

6Click Next. Files are copied.

If the Insert Disk window appears, prompting you to insert the EtherDisk diskette, click OK.

You’re then prompted for the Windows 98 CD.

7Insert the Windows 98 CD in the CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

If you don’t have the Windows 98 CD, click OK. Enter the path for the Windows 98 installation ﬁles on your PC in the Copying Files entry box.

Files are copied. The installation is complete when you’re prompted to click Finish.

8Click Finish.

You’re prompted to restart the PC.

9Click Yes to restart the PC.

You must reboot your PC to complete the installation.

The driver installation is complete. To conﬁrm successful installation, go to “Verifying Successful Installation” later in this chapter.

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Contents Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide Lifetime Limited Warranty Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta Australia, New Zealand JapanSweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg DenmarkMember of the 3Com OfficeConnect family 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuring the NIC Technical Support Page Figures Tables Conventions Icon DescriptionYear 2000 Compliance Convention DescriptionWhat This Guide Covers What This Chapter CoversUnderstanding Networking Sample Network Computer 1Computer PrinterPeer-to-Peer Networks Client/Server Networks Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking ProtocolsUnderstanding Network Interface Cards About the OfﬁceConnect NICRequired Software Required HardwareRequired Cabling Preparing for Installation Type Maximum Network Cable Required Cable LengthInserting the NIC See your PC documentation for detailsDo not turn on the power to the PC Connecting the NIC to Your Network Connecting the Network Cable to the NIC RJ-45 portNext step is to install the network driver. Go to Chapter Page Windows Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click PropertiesTurn on the power to the PC Windows 95 Version aYou must reboot your PC to complete the installation Click OKEnter your user name and password, and then click OK Windows 95 Version BClick Finish To install the network driver in a PC running Windows Click Yes to restart the PC Windows NT Windows NTClick Add Adapter Remove the EtherDisk diskette from drive a Verifying Successful InstallationWindows 95 and Windows Double-clickNetwork adapters Double-click the File Manager icon Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting TipsInterpreting the LEDs State MeaningStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Double-click the 3Com icon in the Windows system trayClick Cancel to exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program General ScreenClick the Diagnostics tab Running the NIC Self-TestsRunning the Echo Test Click Start in the Self-Test panelOn both PCs On the ﬁrst PC the sending PCEcho Test Sender Screen Accessing the Help System From the Windows Start menu, select ProgramsAccessing 3Com Support Services Click OK Click the Support tab. The Support screen appearsClick OK Click the Support tab Support ScreenRemoving NIC Software Click the Device Manager tabClick Yes Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerQuestion Answer Page Auto Select Option Description Available SettingsNormal Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details Click OK Click the Properties tab Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick OK to exit this screen Change the NIC’s conﬁguration Page Speciﬁcations Cabling RequirementsCategory Use Unshielded Twisted-Pair Cable10BASE-T Operation 100BASE-TX Speciﬁcations 10BASE-T Speciﬁcations100BASE-TX Operation Page 3Com FTP Site Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 847 2623ComFacts Automated Fax Service Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com 408 727Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc Rim EuropeReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Latin AmericaNorth America Country Telephone Number Fax NumberLatin America 408 326 A. and Canada 800 NET 3Com 800 638 Ethernet Bus masteringClient/server network Fast Ethernet Full-duplexHalf-duplex HubSwitch Peer-to-peer networkServer Unshielded twisted pair UTP cablingPage Index NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity