HP Embedded Firewall manual Windows XP Driver Installation

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Windows XP Driver Installation

This chapter explains the following tasks on a computer running Windows XP:

•Install the network driver and NIC software using the 3Com Installation CD.

•Verify the network driver installation.

To obtain the latest version of a driver, go to:

http://www.3com.com/

Search for “3CR990B” and “drivers.” The network driver can be used in both Microsoft and NetWare network environments.

Installing the Network Driver

To install the driver:

1Make sure that the NIC is installed in the computer, as described in “Installing and Connecting the NIC” on page 3.

2Turn on the power to the computer.

3Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. The 3Com Installation CD main menu appears.

4Click NIC Software.

5Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics.

6Click Install NIC Driver.

7Select the type of installation:

•Install with Diagnostic Program—installs the driver as well as the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program for Windows. See “Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program” on page 47 for more information.

•Install without Diagnostic Program—installs the driver only.

The driver installation begins.

8Click OK when the 3Com NIC Driver Update Kit dialog box appears. The driver is installed.

Verifying the Network Driver Installation

To verify successful NIC installation:

1Open the Windows Start menu, and then select Control Panel.

2Double click Network Connections.

3Check connections in the LAN or High-Speed Internet window.

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