README.TXT File
3Com Corporation
3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card (3CxEM556 PC Card family)
This README.TXT file contains information in addition to that
in the 3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card User Guide. Also refer
to the Help text files for information about specific operating
systems. Most of the information in this file is information that
became available after the User Guide was printed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card (3CxEM556 PC Card family)
1. Windows 95 - The latest Windows 95 information
2. Windows NT - The latest Windows NT information
3. Firmware Upgrades - Information on upgrading the modem
firmware
4. Novell NetWare Information - Information for Novell
NetWare users
5. Known Problems and Solutions - Solutions to recently
discovered problems
6. Known Problems
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WINDOWS 95
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1. The information in the User's Guide for 3CxEM556 is current;
however, the user may want to refer to TROUBLE.TXT or
W95NDIS3.TXT for more information.
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WINDOWS NT
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2. While the instructions in the manual will be sufficient for
a majority of installations, the user may want to refer to
WINNT.TXT for more detailed information.
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FIRMWARE UPGRADES
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3. If any updated firmware exists, they will be located at our
Website (www.3Com.com). Firmware update installation
instructions will also be included.
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NOVELL NETWARE INFORMATION
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4. The information in the User's Guide for 3CxEM556 is current.
Refer to WFWNETWR.TXT for more information on connecting to
both Novell and Windows networks in Windows for Workgroups.
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KNOWN PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
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5. For known problems and their solutions, please refer to the
TROUBLE.TXT file.
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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.