3Com 3C996B-T Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant, System Requirements, Fiber NIC

Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant

Fiber NIC

1If you have not already done so, remove the optical dust cap from the NIC port.

2Connect the NIC to the network using 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm mulitmode fiber- optic cable with SC duplex connectors.

Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant

The 3Com Connection Assistant is an optional Web-based software component that allows users access to a variety of interactive technical support services.

These services can help you:

■Fix NIC installation problems.

■Fix network connection problems.

■Download the latest NIC drivers.

■Access a list of frequently asked questions as well as the 3Com Knowledgebase.

System Requirements

To install and use the 3Com Connection Assistant requires:

■Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0.

■Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator version 4.06 or later.

■Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

See your PC documentation if you are unsure whether your PC is a Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Installation

1Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

The Welcome screen appears. If not, double-click on My Computer, and then double- click on the CD-ROM drive icon to invoke the Welcome screen.

2Click NIC Software.

3Click 3Com Connection Assistant.

4Follow the prompts on the screen.

A 3Com Connection Assistant icon appears on your Windows desktop. Double-click the icon to start the program.

For help on using the 3Com Connection Assistant, see the online help included with the software.

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