3HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND
INSTALLATION
Package Contents The ISDN LAN Modem package includes:
■OfficeConnect ISDN LAN Modem
■Power cable with an AC wall transformer
■RJ-11 ISDN telephon e cable
■10BASE-T Ethernet cable
■3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM
■OfficeConnect ISDN LAN Modem Getting Started Guide
■Rubber feet and stacking clips
Before You Install the
ISDN LAN Modem
To install, configure and use the ISDN LAN Modem successfully, you must have the
following:
■Correct ISDN service installed at your location with an available ISDN RJ-11 or
RJ-45 outlet. If you have not yet ordered ISDN servi ce, refer to Appendix E.
■A JavaScript-enabled and frames-capable Web browser. A Web browser is
provided on the 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM. (For more information
refer to AppendixB.) If you use a different Web browser, make sure that it
supports frames such as Netscape 2.1 and lat er and Internet Explorer 3.0 and
later.
If you already have a version of the Inter net Explorer Web browser installed and
would like to install a later version, you should first uninstall the previous version. If
you are asked to replace the older files, it is recommended that you do so.
■A personal computer with TCP/IP and Ethernet connectivity that meets UL
standards in the United States or is certified to CSA standards in Canada.
■For a PC, a 386 or higher processor is recommended and a 10BASE-T
Ethernet card is required.
■For an Apple Macintosh computer, system 7.6 or later operating system and
Open Transport (provided as part of system 7.5). Built-in Ether net
connectivity is provided through an Apple Ethernet port in all Power
Macintosh computers.
■TCP/IP is provided as part of the Windows 9 8, 95, NT and Macintosh System
7.6 and later operating systems. For Windows 3.11 users, T CP/IP software is
provided on the 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM.
You do not have to have available storage space on your co mputer’s hard drive
because nothing is copied as part of the ISDN L AN Modem installation. If you want
to copy any programs or documents from t he CD-ROMs, ensure that you have
available hard disk space.