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Installing the Drivers for
Windows 95
After installing the Instant Gigabit Network
Adapter in your computer, follow these
instructions for installing the network driv-
er. The installation procedure for the net-
work driver will vary slightly depending on
the version of Windows 95 you are using
and your current system configuration. For
troubleshooting tips during setup, refer to
the Troubleshooting section.
There are different versions of Windows 95:
• Version A
• Version B (also known as OSR2)
The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending
on which version of Windows 95 you are using. To begin the driver installation,
and to determine which version of Windows 95 you are using:
1. Start up your PC.
2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the Network Adapter in your com-
puter. If the Update Device Driver Wizard window appears (see next page),
you are using Windows 95 version B. If a window other than this appears,
you are using Windows 95 version A. For Windows 95 version A driver
installation, refer to the Appendix.
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tinue with the installation.
Overview
Tips on Switching Your Network
Here are some of the ways your new EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup
GigaSwitch can help you optimize your network speed.
• Speed up Nodes From Your 10BaseT Network
In a 10BaseT network, connect your hubs, file servers, and key users, such as
network administrators, directly to your Switch to channel dedicated band-
width in full-duplex mode (if operating in full-duplex) to each station. The
Switch will have dedicated communication with all its connections simultane-
ously, whereas a hub will only communicate in half-duplex transfer mode and
broadcasts information to all ports.
• Conserving Bandwidth with 10Mbps & 100Mbps Segments
10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware are not readily compatible, but your
10/100 Switch can designate network segments of different speeds. This
allows you to run one 10Mbps segment to serve users without a need for con-
siderable speed, and a faster 100Mbps segment devoted to users who depend
heavily on graphics, multimedia, database, or other speed-intensive applica-
tions. With switched segmentation, your 100Mbps users will not be slowed
down by the users on the 10Mbps segment.
• Run 10Mbps Peripherals in Your Fast Ethernet Network
Most of the network peripherals in place today run at 10Mbps, since 10BaseT
has been the standard network speed to date. These peripherals, designed to
operate at 10Mbps, cannot readily communicate with 100BaseTX equipment.
A 10Mbps interface is also required for cable and DSL connections, which
are quickly becoming very popular ways to access the Internet. Your 10/100
Switch provides your 10BaseT equipment and cable and DSL lines with a
10Mbps interface while still running your Fast Ethernet devices at 100Mbps.
• Strengthen Data Transfers Through Signal Regeneration
Your Switch functions as a repeater, which regenerates data signals as they
pass through it. This feature acts as a safeguard to deter data loss and ensure
that transmissions arrive at their destination intact. Switches positioned
between hubs can preserve your data’s integrity and eliminate your need to
buy and use repeaters in your Fast Ethernet network.
Tips on Switching Your Network
Instant Gigabit Series
EtherFast
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10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit
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