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You also need to know the following about your
network environment:
■
The kind of network cabling that is used to connect to
the network at your site. You must use the same kind of
network cable, and the NIC that you install in your PC
must have a port that matches the connector on the
network cable that you use.
■
Your network protocol (IPX, IP, NetBEUI, or TCP/IP).
The next step is to install the NIC in the PC.
If your PC is running Windows 95 or Windows 98, before
you install the NIC in your PC, be sure to perform the
preinstallation procedure. See “
Performing the
Preinstallation Procedure
” on
page 30
.
Installing the NIC
The following instructions apply to installing the
3C509B NIC in most PCs. If the instructions are not
appropriate for your PC, see the documentation that
accompanied your PC. You must have one ISA or
EISA slot available in your PC in which to install the NIC.
CAUTION:
Each NIC is packed in antistatic packaging to
protect it during shipment. Before handling the NIC, touch
the bare metal case of your PC. While you are handling the
NIC, wear a wrist strap attached to the PC chassis.
If your PC is running Windows 95 or Windows 98,
do
not
install the NIC in your PC until you have run the
preinstallation procedure described in
Chapter 2
. If you do
not run the preinstallation procedure, Windows will install
the default driver and the 3Com NIC Diagnostic program
will not be installed on your hard disk.
Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists and use
only insulated or nonconducting tools.
Follow these steps to install the NIC in your PC:
1 Turn off power to the PC, and remove the power cord
from the PC.
2 Unscrew the cover screws and remove the cover.
On some PCs, it may be necessary to remove all cables
before the cover can be removed.
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