1. isek-dsk.exe Driver
2. WIN3X.TXT File Contents

WIN3X.TXT Driver File Contents (isek-dsk.exe)

WIN3.X

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING!

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

1. Power off the PC and remove its cover.  Turn off the computer and all peripherals.  Follow the instructions in your PC User's Guide to remove the cover.

2. Insert and secure the adapter.  Select any available PCI slot and remove the slot cover.  Carefully install the adapter into the expansion slot by firmly pressing the card into the slot until the adapter is snugly seated.  Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw from the slot cover.

3. Replace the PC cover.  Replace the computer's cover and reconnect any previously disconnected cables.

4. Repeat the above procedure to fit the network adapter into any other computers to be networked.

You are now ready to physically connect this computer to the hub using twisted pair cable (UTP).

CONNECTING TO THE 10/100MBS HUB

1. To connect the UTP cable to the hub, align the RJ-45 connector on one end of the twisted-pair cable with the notch on the network adapter's RJ-45 port and insert it into the port until it clicks into place.
2. Align the RJ-45 connector on the other end of the twisted-pair cable with the notch on one of the hub's RJ-45 ports and insert it until it clicks into place.
3. Repeat the procedure in steps 1 and 2 to connect the other PCs to the hub.

NOTE:  You cannot connect the nodes directly to each other through straight twisted-pair cable.

4. Plug the hub power adapter into an AC power source and then into the hub's power socket.  Your network components are now connected.

NOTE:  There is no power switch on the hub.  Once the power adapter is connected, the hub is powered on.

Your network is now ready for software installation.

WINDOWS 3.X INSTALLATION

1. Insert the LANtastic 8.0 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive

2. In Windows click on FILE, select RUN, then browse to the CD-ROM drive and select SETUP.EXE. Click OK. Then OK again.


3. After the graphic show, click on LANtastic.

4. Click NEXT on the Welcome Screen.

5. Please Read the Agreement then click the Agree button.


6. Enter your Serial Number and Verification Key, then OK.

7. Enter your Registration Information then Continue.

8. Verify the Registration Information then click Yes, to continue or No to reenter information.

9. On the LANtastic 8.0 Setup screen, type in the name you want to use to identify this computer on the network.  Easy to remember descriptive names are recommended.  

NOTE:  By default LANtastic will install all files, even server files and Share its resources.  LANtastic is a peer-to-peer network, what this means is that any or all computers on the network can be servers if they have drives or printers that others need access to.  At this point in time if you do not want anyone else to access this machine then you would deselect Share this computer's drives and printers.  If you would like a more detailed description of any of the options on any of the setup screens, click the Help button.   

Click OK, to proceed.

10.  This next screen, Setup - Universal Client Options, offers the ability to connect to Novell or Microsoft Networks but for the purpose of this product you should not have to worry about this option.  Click OK.

11.  Click OK on the LANtastic Options screen.  If you want to know more about what HP JetDirect support is, then press the Help button.

12.  Network Adapter Setup.  The starter kit that you purchased includes the NDC 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter (MX-A).  To properly install the adapter drivers, insert the adapter diskette in the floppy drive (A: or B:).  Click on the radio button for NDIS Support for non-Artisoft adapter.  Change the Drive & directory to search for drive to the drive that the floppy is in. (A: or B:) then click on Search.  Settings for the NDC 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter (MX-A) will be displayed.  Click OK.

13.  LANtastic Setup Summary will be displayed next.  Verify the information is correct, the click INSTALL.  Please wait will Setup loads and copies files.

14.  Click on the Option for Make Permanent Connections after restart if you automatically want to be prompted to make drive or printer connections to another server on the network. Click Finish.

15.  Installation is Complete.  It is strongly recommended that you view the README.  Then restart the computer or Return to Windows.  If you choose to return to Windows the Network will not be active until you do restart the computer.  REMOVE THE DISKETTE FROM THE DISK DRIVE BEFORE YOU REBOOT.

LANtastic should now be successfully installed on this computer.  Proceed to the next machine or test your connections if you have already installed LANtastic on another machine.