3Com XL PCI manual Windows NT Version, Updating the Network Driver

Windows NT 3-5

6Double-click the 3C905B-TX name to display a description of the 3C905B-TX NIC and its current status.

The dialog box confirms that the 3C905B-TX NIC is working properly. If a yellow exclamation point or a red X appears next to the 3Com EtherLink XL adapter name, go to “Frequently Asked Questions” in Chapter 4 to troubleshoot the NIC.

7Click Cancel to leave each dialog box and return to the Control Panel.

Windows NT

This section describes how to install the network driver in a PC running Windows NT versions 4.0 or 3.51.

Do not use the AutoLink software to install the driver if you are running Windows NT.

Before you begin, obtain EtherDisk Diskette #2 and Windows NT installation files (on hard disk, diskettes, or CD).

If Windows NT networking is not installed, you may also need the following information from your MIS department:

■Whether you are on a LAN or are connecting to one through a modem

■Protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically TCP/IP or NetBEUI)

■Name of the Windows NT server domain or workgroup you belong to

■IP address if you are not using DHCP

Windows NT Version 4.0

If you already have the 3C905B-TX network driver and want to update it, follow the instructions provided in the next section.

Updating the Network Driver

To update the driver, follow these steps:

1Install the 3C905B-TX NIC and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

2Restart the PC and start Windows NT.