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Installing with Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0

Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 include full support for PC Cards and partial support for CardBus. The PRO/100 CardBus adapter includes a driver that will let you use the device within Windows NT. When loaded, this driver disables support for PC Cards in Windows NT. This means you cannot simultaneously use another CardBus or PC Card with the PRO/100 CardBus adapter.

Please review the README.TXT file on the Installation Disk and visit the Intel website for the latest information on CardBus support in Windows NT.

The installation steps for Windows NT 3.51 and Windows NT 4.0 are slightly different, so they are addressed separately here.

To install with Windows NT 3.51:

1Insert the PRO/100 CardBus adapter.

2Double-click the Control Panel. The Control Panel opens.

3Double-click the Network icon.

The Network Settings window opens.

4Click Add Adapter.

The Add Network Adapters window opens.

5Scroll to select “Other (requires disk from manufacturer).”

6Click Continue.

The Insert Disk windows opens.

7Insert the Intel Network Drivers Disk .

8Click OK.

The Select OEM Option window opens.

9Click OK.

10Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 CardBus Mobile Adapter Setup window opens, displaying the default settings.

NOTE:

In most circumstances, the default settings will properly operate the PRO/100 CardBus adapter. However, consult the README.TXT file for specific settings (if necessary).

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Intel PRO appendix Installing with Windows NT 3.51, To install with Windows NT

PRO specifications

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