3com 09-1457-000 User Manual

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This section describes how to install the network driver when 
your notebook is running Windows 98 or Windows 95. You 
need the Windows 98 or 95 system installation files (either 
on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD) to complete the 
installation.

3Com includes the NDIS 5, NDIS 4, and the NDIS 3 network 
drivers on LAN Installation Disk 1. The 3Com software 
automatically detects which Windows version is installed 
on your notebook and loads the correct driver.

The NDIS 5 driver works with Windows 98. 

The NDIS 4 driver works with Windows 95 OSR 2 (version 
4.00.950B) but not with earlier versions of Windows 95. 
You must use the latest NDIS.VXD (8/24/96 or later) to use 
the NDIS 4 driver with Windows 95 OSR 2. 

The NDIS 3 driver works with Windows 95 and Windows 
95 OSR 2.

The following instructions assume that you have not installed 
any other network adapter in the machine. 

If you have been using a network connection on your 
computer, some of the following instructions may not 
apply or may produce different results. Refer to your MIS 
department or system manager for instructions.

“Windows 98” appears on the boot up screen when 
WIndows 98 is installed on your PC.

Windows 98 automatically detects the LAN PC Card. It 
opens a New Hardware Found window and starts collecting 
information for a driver information database.