3com 3CP3617B User Manual
Chapter One
Installing Modem Software
Windows 95/98/Me*/2000 users will install the CD-ROM first,
following procedures in this chapter. Then, shut off the com-
puter and install the PCI card.
following procedures in this chapter. Then, shut off the com-
puter and install the PCI card.
Windows NT users should go first to Chapter Two and install
the card, then verify Remote Access Service (RAS) and, last,
install the 3Com HomeConnect software as shown in this
chapter.
the card, then verify Remote Access Service (RAS) and, last,
install the 3Com HomeConnect software as shown in this
chapter.
Chapter Three covers verifying the connection and,optionally,
installing Instant Update. Chapter Four covers troubleshooting.
installing Instant Update. Chapter Four covers troubleshooting.
This installation guide doesn’t include any additional setup or
configuration that may be required by your service provider (ISP),
who will have provided that separately with your kit.
configuration that may be required by your service provider (ISP),
who will have provided that separately with your kit.
You are now ready to begin the modem software installation.
You may be asked to insert your Windows operating
system CD-ROM during the install. You should locate it
now and have it ready before you begin in case it is
needed.
system CD-ROM during the install. You should locate it
now and have it ready before you begin in case it is
needed.
During the software installation, there are some differences be-
tween the installation of the software to systems running Windows
95/98/Me/2000 and those running Windows NT. Consequently, we
will use a symbol in the text to identify those steps that apply
specifically to Windows NT operating systems.
tween the installation of the software to systems running Windows
95/98/Me/2000 and those running Windows NT. Consequently, we
will use a symbol in the text to identify those steps that apply
specifically to Windows NT operating systems.
* Throughout this guide, Millennium (Windows’ upgrade to Windows 98) is abbreviated as
Me.)
Me.)