Windows for Workgroups (WFW) 2-13

Installing the DOS Enhanced-Mode Driver for WFW

To install the NDIS 3 DOS enhanced-mode driver for WFW, follow these steps:

1Using the Windows menu, select Network.

2Double-click 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 Drivers 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 LAN Installation Disk in floppy drive A, enter a:\, and click OK in the Install Driver dialog box.

9Select 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN CardBus PC Card and click OK in the Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter dialog box.

a When prompted for ELPC575.DOS, type a:\ndis2

b When prompted for ELPC575.386, type: a:\WFW311

10In the Network Drivers dialog box, click Close to accept the displayed values.

11In the Network Setup dialog box, click OK.

12If prompted, supply the information you gathered before you began the installation. After you enter the information, click OK.

A message appears, prompting you to restart your notebook.

13Click Restart.

The network driver installation is complete. You have network access when the notebook restarts.

To install the NDIS 2 driver, display the WFWNDIS.TXT file in the Help directory on the LAN Installation Disk.

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3Com Series 760 manual Installing the DOS Enhanced-Mode Driver for WFW, Click Restart

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