Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
This section provides instructions on how to do a new installation of Eiconcard
Connections for Windows 2000/XP. If you are upgrading from Eiconcard Connections for
Windows 2000 or Eiconcard Connections for Windows NT, see
Upgrading a Previous
Installation
on page 16.
Before installing
Before you install the Eiconcard Connections for Windows 2000/XP software, you must
install at least one Eiconcard into the computer on which you will install the software. You
can install as many as six Eiconcards in the same computer (with a maximum of 16 ports
used by Routing Services). This enables you to support different types of connections
through a single Eiconcard Connections for Windows 2000/XP computer.
Note:
The computer with the Eiconcard(s) and Eiconcard Connections software is
referred to in the documentation as an Eiconcard Connections for Windows 2000/XP
computer.
The computer you choose must meet the minimum system requirements described in
System Requirements
on page 8. For information on how to install an Eiconcard into a
computer, consult the installation guide included with your Eiconcard.
After you have installed the Eiconcard(s), you can install Eiconcard Connections for
Windows 2000/XP software components from the Universal Connections Suite CD. Before
you install the software, it is recommended that you read the Release Notes. See
Getting
Help
on page 6 for the location of the Release Notes.
After you have installed the Eiconcard Connections for Windows 2000/XP software,
information on how to configure and use the software is available from the online guides
(
BOOKNT
.
HLP
and
P
-
SERIES
.
HLP
). See
Online Guides
on page 6 for more information.
The Universal Connections Suite CD also includes the SNA Link Server Drivers that
enable Microsoft Host Integration Server to operate through your Eiconcard to make SNA
connections. For information on how to install the SNA Link Server Drivers, refer to the
online guides.
Installation of the Eiconcard software is different depending on whether you are running
Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Refer to the appropriate section below.
Installing under Windows 2000
For C2x, S90, S91, S94 (2 MB), and P92 Eiconcards
1.
Make sure that you have installed and connected the Eiconcard in your computer as
described in the installation guide included with your Eiconcard.
2.
Start your computer and log on as Administrator or equivalent. Windows 2000 will
detect the Eiconcard and automatically install the core driver files appropriate for your
Eiconcard group.