4 Windows 2000 Driver Installation

This chapter explains the following tasks on a computer running Windows 2000:

•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

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. If the main menu appears, click Exit.

Windows detects the NIC. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts.

4Click Next.

The Install Hardware Device Drivers screen appears.

5Make sure Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) is selected, and then click Next.

The Locate Driver Files screen appears.

6Make sure CD-ROM drives is selected, and then click Next.

The system detects the NIC. The Driver Files Search Results screen appears.

7Click Next.

The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears with the name of the installed NIC.

8Click Finish.

The driver is installed.

Verifying the Network Driver Installation

To verify successful NIC installation:

1Right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the menu.

2Check connections in the Network and Dial-up Connections window.

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