File: w95ndis3.txt
3Com Corporation
3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card
(3CCFEM556 PC Card family)
Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows Networking
This document describes how to configure the LAN+Modem card
for use with Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows Networking.
This file includes the following topics:
- General Information
- Installation
- Plug and Play Installation
Determining Your Windows 95 Version
Windows 95B (OSR 2)
Setting Up The LAN+Modem card
Installing Networking
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General Information
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Check the 3Com web site (www.3com.com) for the latest
drivers.
Setup configures your 3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card to
function correctly in your computer and operating
environment. Obtain the following information before
running Setup:
- Network operating system you will be accessing with your
Card.
- Preferred server on your network, if applicable. You
can get this information from your System Administrator.
- Cabling system used by your network-either 10Base-T or
100Base-TX. If you do not know, get this information
from your System Administrator.
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Installation
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NOTE: Do not insert the LAN + Modem PC Card into the
computer's slot until Setup prompts you.
NOTE: Do not reboot until prompted to do so by the SETUP
program.
Follow these steps to install and configure the LAN+Modem
card in Windows 95 and Windows 95 OSR 2.
NOTE: Setup may reboot your computer to complete the
installation of your LAN + Modem PC Card.
1. Insert 3Com Megahertz Installation Disk 1 into the
floppy drive.
2. Click "Start", then "Run".
3. Type a:\setup and Click "OK".
When you are prompted to insert the LAN + Modem PC
Card, remove it from its plastic case and insert it
into any PC Card slot on your notebook.
4. When the Network window appears during Setup, add the
protocols, clients, and services required for your
network. If necessary, change the Primary Network
Logon to your network type. Click OK.
5. Remove the 3Com Megahertz Installation disk and click
OK.
NOTE: We recommend that you run the PC Card Installation
Test that appears after the computer has restarted.
Besides testing your modem functions, it registers
your modem with 3Com.
6. Load and configure the communications software you will
use for data and fax transmissions.
Setup gives you the option of installing the RapidComm
Voice software and electronic manual, but you can use
virtually any communications software package. You can
also use the modem with resident communications
applications such as Terminal and HyperTerminal.
7. When prompted to install the electronic RapidComm
User's Guide, click "Install" to load it or "Continue"
to move on with setup.
8. If you have a sound card, a speaker, and a microphone
(either built-in or externally attached), and a
multimedia subsystem is installed, you can install the
speakerphone software supplied with the card.
9. When the "Congratulation" screen appears, click OK.
NOTE: If you connect the LAN cable before booting into the
operating system, you may have to reboot your
computer.
To use the LAN portion of your Card, you may need to
configure the network client now. See your System
Administrator or network manuals for installation
procedures.
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Plug and Play Installation
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While 3Com recommends the use of the SETUP.EXE program,
there may be some instances where a plug-and-play method is
preferred.
The following instructions are offered for plug and play.
Determining Your Windows 95 Version
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If you do not run Setup when installing in Windows 95, you
must first determine whether you have standard Windows 95
or Windows 95 OSR 2. This is so you can ensure that the
correct drivers are installed.
To determine if your laptop has Windows 95 OSR 2, open the
Control Panel, select "System," and look at system
information under the General tab. If your release is
identified as version 4.00.950 B, you are using Windows 95B
(OSR 2).
Once you have determined the version, proceed to the
appropriate section.
Windows 95B (OSR 2)
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NOTE: The following instructions assume that you have not
installed any other network adapter. If you have
already been using a network adapter on your
computer, some of these instructions may not apply or
may produce different results. In this case, please
refer to your System Administrator or MIS department
for instructions.
Before installing the network driver, you should know the
following:
- The name of your Windows 95 workgroup or:
- The name of the NT Domain or NT Workgroup to which
you belong.
- For Novell networks, the preferred server and frame type
For a successful installation you also need:
- Windows 95 system installation files (either on hard
disk, floppy diskettes, or CD)
- LAN+Modem card Installation Disk 2
Setting Up The LAN+Modem card
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1. Turn on the computer and start Windows 95.
2. Install the LAN+Modem card in the system.
If the card is detected, go to the section "Installing
Networks," below.
If the card is not detected, continue.
3. From the Control Panel, double click the PCMCIA icon.
This opens the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard.
At this point, the card wizard may ask whether you are
using a PC Card to install Windows. (This question
typically has to do with whether you are using an
external CD-Rom or floppy drive connected to the
computer through a PC card.) For this installation,
the question probably does not apply. Click "Next".
NOTE: If a window appears that has the 3Com adapter listed,
your adapter has already been installed in this
system. If there is a yellow question mark next to
the listing, refer to TROUBLE.TXT.
4. If you are using Real Mode Drivers, you will be
prompted whether to remove them. Select "No" and click
"Next."
5. Click "Finish".
At the shutdown prompt, click "Yes" to shut down the
system. When shutdown is complete, restart the
computer.
Installing Networking
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1. When Windows 95 restarts, it will display a New
Hardware Found dialog box and identify the LAN+Modem
card. Since the driver for the LAN + Modem card is not
included with Windows 95, insert Installation Diskette
2.
2. Click "Next" and when the updated driver is found,
click "Finish".
NOTE: If driver is not found, click "Back" and then "Other"
and point to the location of the Installation Disk
2.
3. When the system prompts for Location Information, enter
the requested location information and click OK.
4. When the system prompts for Computer Name and Group
Name, type the names as supplied by your MIS department
or System Administrator and click OK.
NOTE: The computer name and the workgroup name apply to
Microsoft Networking, which is installed by default.
5. As the system copies files, it may ask for additional
diskettes. Installation files are found in:
Drive A: This is a:\, where you will insert
Installation Disk 1 or 2.
Hard Drive: C:\Windows\Options\CABS. On most
computers with Windows 95 already
installed, this or a similarly named
directory will be the repository for
locating Windows files.
CD-Rom Drive: Typically, this will require a path
name such as D:\WIN95.
Use the "Details" button to determine the correct
location.
When finished, you may be prompted whether to restart.
Remove Installation Disk 2 and click "Yes". If you are
not prompted, slelect Start/Shutdown/Restart.
6. When the system starts up again, you will be asked to
enter a user name and password for Microsoft
Networking. Type your name and password and click OK.
When prompted to verify your password, retype it and
click OK.
NOTE: This procedures installs the NDIS4 driver
(FEM556N4.SYS) which is preferred under Windows 95B
(OSR 2).
If you are connecting to a NETWARE server
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network.
2. Change the Primary Network Logon to "Client for Netware
Networking".
3. Click OK. You will be prompted to reboot. Click "Yes".
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Windows 95 or Windows 95 A
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NOTE: These versions of Windows 95 require the NDIS 3
driver.
NOTE: Do not attempt to start this installation with
Installation Disk 2. (However, you may be prompted
for this disk later in the installation. You can
insert it then.)
NOTE: The following instructions assume that you have not
installed any other network adapter. If you have
already been using a network adapter on your
computer, some of these instructions may not apply or
may produce different results. In this case, please
refer to your System Administrator or MIS department
for instructions.
Before installing the network driver, you should know the
following:
- The name of your Windows 95 workgroup or:
- The name of the NT Domain or NT Workgroup to which
you belong.
- For Novell networks, the preferred server and frame type
For a successful installation you also need:
- Windows 95 system installation files (either on hard
disk, floppy diskettes, or CD)
- LAN+Modem card Installation Disks 1 and 2
Setting Up the LAN+Modem Card
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1. Turn on the computer and start Windows 95.
2. Install the LAN+Modem card in the system.
If the card is detected, go to the section "Installing
Networks," below.
If the card is not detected, continue.
3. From the Control Panel, double click the PCMCIA icon.
This opens the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard.
At this point, the card wizard may ask whether you are
using a PC Card to install Windows. (This question
typically has to do with whether you are using an
external CD-Rom or floppy drive connected to the
computer through a PC card.) For this installation,
the question probably does not apply. Click "Next".
NOTE: If you get a Screen with the 3Com adapter listed,
your adapter has already been installed in this
system. If there is a yellow question mark next to
the listing, refer to TROUBLE.TXT.
4. If you are using Real Mode Drivers, you will be
prompted whether to remove them. Select "No" and click
"Next".
5. Click "Finish". At the shutdown prompt, click "Yes" to
shut down the system. When shutdown is complete,
restart the computer.
Installing Networking
1. When Windows 95 restarts, it will display a New Hardware
Found dialog box and identify the LAN+Modem card. Since
the driver for the is not included with Windows 95,
select: "Driver from disk provided by Hardware
manufacturer" and press OK.
2. This opens the Install From Disk dialog box. Indicate
the floppy drive you will be using, insert Installation
Disk 1, and click OK.
3. When the system prompts for Location Information, enter
the requested location information and click OK.
4. When the system prompts for Computer Name and Group
Name, type the names as supplied by your MIS department
or System Administrator and click OK.
NOTE: The computer name and the workgroup name apply to
Microsoft Networking, which is installed by default.
5. As the system copies files, it may ask for additional
diskettes. Installation files are found in:
Drive A: This is a:\, where you will insert
Installation Disk 1 or 2.
Hard Drive: C:\Windows\Options\CABS. On most
computers with Windows 95 already
installed, this or a similarly named
directory will be the repository for
locating Windows files.
CD-Rom Drive: Typically, this will require a path
name such as D:\WIN95.
Use the "Details" button to determine the correct
location.
When finished, you may be prompted whether to restart.
Remove Installation Disk 2 and click "Yes". If you are
not prompted, slelect Start/Shutdown/Restart.
6. When the system starts up again, you will be asked to
enter a user name and password for Microsoft
Networking. Type your name and password and click OK.
When prompted to verify your password, retype it and
click OK.
NOTE: This procedure installs the NDIS3 driver
(FEM556N3.SYS) which is the only driver supported
under Windows 95A. The NDIS4 driver on Installation
Disk 2 does not function in Windows 95A.
If you are connecting to a NETWARE server
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network.
2. Change the Primary Network Logon to "Client for Netware
Networking".
3. Click OK. When prompted to reboot, click "Yes".
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