1. 3com_3cr990b97_Network_Win_x64_x86.exe Driver
2. w95netwr.txt File Contents

w95netwr.txt Driver File Contents (3com_3cr990b97_Network_Win_x64_x86.exe)

                       3Com (R) Corporation
                   	EtherCD (R) for the
              3Com 10/100 PCI NIC with 3XP (3C990B-TX-M)
  Microsoft Windows 95 with Microsoft's Client for NetWare Networks


This file explains how to install the Windows 95 driver to support the
Microsoft client for NetWare networks.

   NOTE:  It is assumed that Windows 95 has already been installed on 
          your PC.


Table of Contents
-----------------
First-Time Installation   1
Hints                     2
Updating the Driver       3



First-Time Installation
=======================
The 3Com EtherCD and the Windows 95 installation files are 
needed during the installation.

1.  After installing the NIC as described in the user guide, start your
    PC.  When Windows 95 starts, it detects the NIC, and the
    following message appears on the screen:

    Windows has found new hardware and is installing software for it.
    
    NOTE: If Windows 95 recognizes the NIC and starts copying files right
          away without prompting you to insert a diskette, then you have 
          an existing version of the installation. To update your 
          installation and the driver, reboot the PC and then follow the 
          instructions in the Updating Your Driver section below. If 
          Windows does not detect new hardware, the system may have installed 
          a generic PCI Ethernet driver. Refer to the Hints section for 
          details.
    
2.  Select Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer and click OK.    

3.  Insert the EtherCD.

4.  Select the NIC that you installed in your computer from the list that 
    appears, then click next.  

5.  If this is the first time you have installed a NIC on your computer,
    Windows 95 may ask you to supply the computer name and workgroup
    name. If your system administrator has supplied you with this
    information, use it. If not, you can supply your own computer name and
    workgroup name.

6.  Windows now requires files from the Windows 95 installation media.
    Enter the location of the media. For example, if the Windows 95 CD-ROM 
    is in drive E, type:

       E:\WIN95
    
7.  Click No if you are asked whether you want to reboot.

8.  When you return to the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, then 
    Control Panel, and then Network.
    
9.  You must now change the Configuration. The default network setup for 
    Windows 95 Consists of the following five components:
 
    - Client for Microsoft Network
    - Client for NetWare Networks
    - 3Com 10/100 PCI NIC with 3XP (3C990B-TX-M)
    - IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol
    - NetBEUI

    Remove the following two components by clicking the item and then 
    clicking the Remove button. 

    - Client for Microsoft Network
    - NetBEUI
    
    The network components should now only include:
    
    - Client for NetWare Networks
    - 3Com 10/100 PCI NIC with 3XP (3C990B-TX-M)
    - IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol

10. If any of these components are missing and are required for your
    network, add them by clicking the Add button.
  
    Add protocols by choosing the protocol and clicking the Add button.  
    In the Select Network Protocol window, choose vendor in the left 
    pane, select the protocol in the right pane, and click OK. 
 
    Add clients by choosing the client and clicking the Add button. In 
    the Select Network Client window, select Microsoft in the left pane, 
    select the client in the right pane, and click the OK button.  

11. Click Client for NetWare Networks and then click Properties.

12. Under the General tab, set your Preferred Server and the First Network 
    Drive. When you have finished, click OK.
    
13. Set the primary network logon to Client for NetWare Networks and 
    click OK.    
    
14. When prompted, restart your computer.    
     

Hints
=====
1.  If an error message appears, saying that the .INF file cannot be found
    in the specified location, verify that Windows 95 is looking at the
    correct location. The file should be in the root directory of the
    3Com EtherCD. The filename is Netel99x.INF.

    If it is missing, download the file from 3Com's download sites, and
    make sure you expand it properly. Refer to the SUPPORT.TXT file on this
    diskette for more information.

2.  To verify that the actual NetWare driver was copied to your Windows 95
    system, compare the date of the driver .SYS file in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM
    directory of your hard drive with the date of the one in the root
    directory of the 3Com EtherCD. The dates should be the same.

3.  If Windows 95 does not detect new hardware, then the system may
    have installed a generic PCI Ethernet driver. In this case:

    a. Double-click on the System icon in the Control Panel.
    b. Change to the Device Manager tab.
    c. Under the Network Adapter section, the 3Com driver will be listed
       with a yellow exclamation in front of it.
    d. Under the Other Devices section, there will be a PCI Ethernet
       Controller listed with a question mark in front of it.
    e. Select the PCI Ethernet Controller under Other Devices and click
       on the Remove button. Select Yes if asked to confirm removal of
       this device. Select No if asked to restart the computer.
    f. Select the 3Com 10/100 PCI NIC with 3XP (3C990B-TX-M) driver under 
       Network Adapters and click on the Remove button. Select Yes if asked 
       to confirm removal of this device. Select No if asked to restart the
       computer.
    g. Click OK to save all changes. Restart the computer.


Updating the Driver
===================
To update the driver and the support files:
 
1.  Open the Network Control Panel.

2.  Click Add.

3.  Select Adapter and Click Add. 

4.  Click Have Disk.

5.  Insert the EtherCD and click OK.

6.  Select 3C990B-TX-M NIC and click OK.

7.  Remove all EtherLink adapters from the control panel by selecting
    them one at a time and clicking Remove.
    
8.  Click OK.

    Windows 95 displays the following prompt: "Do you wish to reboot the system?"

9.  Click YES.
    
10. Go to step 1 of the First-Time Installation section.

    NOTE: If Windows 95 starts copying files right away, there is no reason
          for concern: it is copying the updated versions.    

                                                                            
 (%VER W95NETWR.TXT - Windows 95 with the Microsoft Client for NetWare v1.0.3)