3C015, 3Com(R) Corporation
June 2,1998
Optional Upgrade for DynamicAccess(R) Software
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This disk contains the 3Com DynamicAccess software release 1.5, which is an
optional upgrade from the DynamicAccess software that is installed when you
set up your NIC driver. DynamicAccess software is for PCs running
Windows 95 or Windows NT.
NOTE: This disk does not contain NIC drivers.
Please contact your network administrator about using DynamicAccess
software at your site.
For Network Administrators
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To extract the DynamicAccess software and instruction files:
Double-click the DA15SW2.EXE file. The unzipped files expand by
default into the directory:
3COMDA15, with the following subdirectories:
--> DA15SW which contains all the software files you need
--> INSTALLATION which contains the installation instructions,
starting with Instructions.html
Be sure to review the License agreement before you start using DynamicAccess
software and register your software with 3Com. You can register via the web
at http://www.3Com.com/dareg1 . For any additional information
about DynamicAccess software, check the 3Com web site at:
http://www.3Com.com/dynamicaccess
For non-technical questions or comments about the DynamicAccess software
version 1.5 product, please send e-mail to:
DA_Feedback@3com.com.
NOTE: DynamicAccess software instructions are intended
for network administrators who have experience installing
software and using management tools for an Ethernet network.
To read the installation and configuration details, you need
a web browser.
System Requirements for DynamicAccess Software
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These client requirements are the minimum suggested for running DynamicAccess
software version 1.5.
-- PC running Windows 95, 486/75 MHz CPU, 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended),
5 MB of available hard disk space
-- PC running Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0, Pentium/100 MHz CPU,
32 MB of RAM, 5 MB of available hard disk space
-- Any NDIS 3-compliant network interface card (NIC) for Fast IP and
GMRP or 3Com Ethernet/Fast Ethernet NIC for other DynamicAccess
software features
Additional requirements for your network or end nodes according to
the DynamicAccess software features you want to implement are
outlined in this table.
DynamicAccess
Feature Standards Network NIC Protocol
Requirements Requirements Requirements
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dRMON RMON For the Edge Monitor: 3Com None
Windows NT Ethernet/Fast
Workstation or Server, Ethernet NICs
version 3.51 or 4.0 with
proper Service Packs
Fast IP NHRP, Layer 2 switched path At least NDIS 3- TCP/IP
802.1p/Q between end nodes on compliant
separate subnets, with Ethernet/Fast
central router between Ethernet NICs
IP subnets
Traffic 802.1p,PACE IEEE 802.1p or 3Com IP or IPX
Prioriti- RFC,IP ToS switches enabled with Ethernet/Fast
zation PACE(TM) technology Ethernet NICs
Efficient 802.1p, IEEE 802.1p GMRP At least NDIS 3- None
Multicast GMRP switches compliant
Control Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet NICs
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For maximum performance and reliability when you run DynamicAccess
software, 3Com strongly recommends that the latest Microsoft Service
Pack for that operating system be installed on any computer on which
you plan to install DynamicAccess software. The Service Pack levels
that were current at the time of product release are as follows:
--> For Windows 95: either the Windows 95 OSR2 release or Windows 95 with Service Pack 1
--> For Windows NT 3.51: Service Pack 5
--> For Windows NT 4.0: Service Pack 3
To determine whether you have Windows 95 OSR2 or Windows 95 with
Service Pack 1, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.
In the General tab, the notation 4.00.950 B indicates that the OSR2
release of Windows 95 is installed. The notation 4.00.950a indicates
that Service Pack 1 for Windows 95 is installed.
To determine the Service Pack level for Windows NT, check the displayed
Service Pack level on the boot screen. Or, open the Control Panel
and select About Windows NT from the Help menu. Check Microsoft's
World Wide Web page for the most current Service Pack at
http://www.microsoft.com.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.