HP Embedded Firewall manual 3CR990B-97 NIC

1Installing and Connecting the NIC

1Carefully insert the NIC in the empty PCI slot, as shown in the previous illustration.

Press firmly to ensure that the NIC is fully seated in the slot. Secure the NIC with the screw if you removed one earlier.

2Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord. Do not turn on the power to the computer.

3Connect the cable.

3CR990B-97 NIC

Plug the RJ-45 connector on the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the NIC backplate as shown in the following figure.

3CR990B-FX-97 NIC

Plug the network cable into the fiber port on the NIC backplate as shown in the following figure.

4Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port.

The next step is to install the software. Go to the appropriate chapter for your operating system.

NOTE: If your site network installation procedures require you to verify that installed hardware is functional before you install software, run the 3C99XCFG.EXE DOS diagnostics program before installing the driver. For more information, see “Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program” on page 48.

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