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2.3 How to Prepare Your LAN
In order to set up your Local Area Network with the ThinConnect4, we recommend user
set up all the PCs first then the ThinConnect4. One of the PCs on your network should have
ThinConnect4 setup utility installed. A system administrator can configure all the
ThinConnect4 functions from this Set-Up PC.

Setting up your PCs

All PCs should have a 10BASE-T Ethernet card (network adapter card) install along with
associated device driver. Since the installation involves networking, it may need additional
network supporting file or driver. Please have Windows 95/98 CD-ROM or floppy handy
during installation. Some PC may have Windows 95/98 pre-installed. Make sure you know
the path to your Windows 95/98 files.
Note: The ThinConnect4 supports 10BASE-T only. Consult the Ethernet card manual to
verify your card’s interface.
PC running ThinConnect4 Setup Utility (Set-Up PC)
One of the PCs on your LAN should be dedicated as a Set-up PC. Please follow following
steps to complete the installation for the Set-Up PC:
1. Install ThinConnect4 Setup Utility (Section 3.1, Page 21 to 32)
Note: The Setup Utility is compatible with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT.
2. MODEM/TA Installation on Set-Up PC (Section 2.4, Page 8)
3. Cable Connections (Section 2.4, Page 9 to 12)
4. PC Windows 95/98 settings for LAN Connection (Section 2.6, Page 13 to 19)
Setting up other PCs without ThinConnect4 Setup Utility
For those PCs without the ThinConnect4 Utility, include those PCs connected through a
HUB. Please follow these two steps:
1. 10BASE-T cable (PC Connection) (Section 2.5.3, Page 11 to 12)
2. PC Windows 95/98 settings for LAN Connection (Section 2.6, Page 13 to 16)
End of 2.3 How to Prepare Your LAN