File: w95ndis3.txt 3Com Corporation 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card (3CCFEM556 PC Card family) Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows Networking This document describes how to configure the LAN+Modem card for use with Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows Networking. This file includes the following topics: - General Information - Installation - Plug and Play Installation Determining Your Windows 95 Version Windows 95B (OSR 2) Setting Up The LAN+Modem card Installing Networking ============================================================ General Information ------------------- Check the 3Com web site (www.3com.com) for the latest drivers. Setup configures your 3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card to function correctly in your computer and operating environment. Obtain the following information before running Setup: - Network operating system you will be accessing with your Card. - Preferred server on your network, if applicable. You can get this information from your System Administrator. - Cabling system used by your network-either 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. If you do not know, get this information from your System Administrator. ============================================================ Installation ------------ NOTE: Do not insert the LAN + Modem PC Card into the computer's slot until Setup prompts you. NOTE: Do not reboot until prompted to do so by the SETUP program. Follow these steps to install and configure the LAN+Modem card in Windows 95 and Windows 95 OSR 2. NOTE: Setup may reboot your computer to complete the installation of your LAN + Modem PC Card. 1. Insert 3Com Megahertz Installation Disk 1 into the floppy drive. 2. Click "Start", then "Run". 3. Type a:\setup and Click "OK". When you are prompted to insert the LAN + Modem PC Card, remove it from its plastic case and insert it into any PC Card slot on your notebook. 4. When the Network window appears during Setup, add the protocols, clients, and services required for your network. If necessary, change the Primary Network Logon to your network type. Click OK. 5. Remove the 3Com Megahertz Installation disk and click OK. NOTE: We recommend that you run the PC Card Installation Test that appears after the computer has restarted. Besides testing your modem functions, it registers your modem with 3Com. 6. Load and configure the communications software you will use for data and fax transmissions. Setup gives you the option of installing the RapidComm Voice software and electronic manual, but you can use virtually any communications software package. You can also use the modem with resident communications applications such as Terminal and HyperTerminal. 7. When prompted to install the electronic RapidComm User's Guide, click "Install" to load it or "Continue" to move on with setup. 8. If you have a sound card, a speaker, and a microphone (either built-in or externally attached), and a multimedia subsystem is installed, you can install the speakerphone software supplied with the card. 9. When the "Congratulation" screen appears, click OK. NOTE: If you connect the LAN cable before booting into the operating system, you may have to reboot your computer. To use the LAN portion of your Card, you may need to configure the network client now. See your System Administrator or network manuals for installation procedures. ============================================================ Plug and Play Installation -------------------------- While 3Com recommends the use of the SETUP.EXE program, there may be some instances where a plug-and-play method is preferred. The following instructions are offered for plug and play. Determining Your Windows 95 Version ----------------------------------- If you do not run Setup when installing in Windows 95, you must first determine whether you have standard Windows 95 or Windows 95 OSR 2. This is so you can ensure that the correct drivers are installed. To determine if your laptop has Windows 95 OSR 2, open the Control Panel, select "System," and look at system information under the General tab. If your release is identified as version 4.00.950 B, you are using Windows 95B (OSR 2). Once you have determined the version, proceed to the appropriate section. Windows 95B (OSR 2) ------------------- NOTE: The following instructions assume that you have not installed any other network adapter. If you have already been using a network adapter on your computer, some of these instructions may not apply or may produce different results. In this case, please refer to your System Administrator or MIS department for instructions. Before installing the network driver, you should know the following: - The name of your Windows 95 workgroup or: - The name of the NT Domain or NT Workgroup to which you belong. - For Novell networks, the preferred server and frame type For a successful installation you also need: - Windows 95 system installation files (either on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD) - LAN+Modem card Installation Disk 2 Setting Up The LAN+Modem card ----------------------------- 1. Turn on the computer and start Windows 95. 2. Install the LAN+Modem card in the system. If the card is detected, go to the section "Installing Networks," below. If the card is not detected, continue. 3. From the Control Panel, double click the PCMCIA icon. This opens the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard. At this point, the card wizard may ask whether you are using a PC Card to install Windows. (This question typically has to do with whether you are using an external CD-Rom or floppy drive connected to the computer through a PC card.) For this installation, the question probably does not apply. Click "Next". NOTE: If a window appears that has the 3Com adapter listed, your adapter has already been installed in this system. If there is a yellow question mark next to the listing, refer to TROUBLE.TXT. 4. If you are using Real Mode Drivers, you will be prompted whether to remove them. Select "No" and click "Next." 5. Click "Finish". At the shutdown prompt, click "Yes" to shut down the system. When shutdown is complete, restart the computer. Installing Networking --------------------- 1. When Windows 95 restarts, it will display a New Hardware Found dialog box and identify the LAN+Modem card. Since the driver for the LAN + Modem card is not included with Windows 95, insert Installation Diskette 2. 2. Click "Next" and when the updated driver is found, click "Finish". NOTE: If driver is not found, click "Back" and then "Other" and point to the location of the Installation Disk 2. 3. When the system prompts for Location Information, enter the requested location information and click OK. 4. When the system prompts for Computer Name and Group Name, type the names as supplied by your MIS department or System Administrator and click OK. NOTE: The computer name and the workgroup name apply to Microsoft Networking, which is installed by default. 5. As the system copies files, it may ask for additional diskettes. Installation files are found in: Drive A: This is a:\, where you will insert Installation Disk 1 or 2. Hard Drive: C:\Windows\Options\CABS. On most computers with Windows 95 already installed, this or a similarly named directory will be the repository for locating Windows files. CD-Rom Drive: Typically, this will require a path name such as D:\WIN95. Use the "Details" button to determine the correct location. When finished, you may be prompted whether to restart. Remove Installation Disk 2 and click "Yes". If you are not prompted, slelect Start/Shutdown/Restart. 6. When the system starts up again, you will be asked to enter a user name and password for Microsoft Networking. Type your name and password and click OK. When prompted to verify your password, retype it and click OK. NOTE: This procedures installs the NDIS4 driver (FEM556N4.SYS) which is preferred under Windows 95B (OSR 2). If you are connecting to a NETWARE server 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network. 2. Change the Primary Network Logon to "Client for Netware Networking". 3. Click OK. You will be prompted to reboot. Click "Yes". ============================================================ Windows 95 or Windows 95 A -------------------------- NOTE: These versions of Windows 95 require the NDIS 3 driver. NOTE: Do not attempt to start this installation with Installation Disk 2. (However, you may be prompted for this disk later in the installation. You can insert it then.) NOTE: The following instructions assume that you have not installed any other network adapter. If you have already been using a network adapter on your computer, some of these instructions may not apply or may produce different results. In this case, please refer to your System Administrator or MIS department for instructions. Before installing the network driver, you should know the following: - The name of your Windows 95 workgroup or: - The name of the NT Domain or NT Workgroup to which you belong. - For Novell networks, the preferred server and frame type For a successful installation you also need: - Windows 95 system installation files (either on hard disk, floppy diskettes, or CD) - LAN+Modem card Installation Disks 1 and 2 Setting Up the LAN+Modem Card ----------------------------- 1. Turn on the computer and start Windows 95. 2. Install the LAN+Modem card in the system. If the card is detected, go to the section "Installing Networks," below. If the card is not detected, continue. 3. From the Control Panel, double click the PCMCIA icon. This opens the PC Card (PCMCIA) Wizard. At this point, the card wizard may ask whether you are using a PC Card to install Windows. (This question typically has to do with whether you are using an external CD-Rom or floppy drive connected to the computer through a PC card.) For this installation, the question probably does not apply. Click "Next". NOTE: If you get a Screen with the 3Com adapter listed, your adapter has already been installed in this system. If there is a yellow question mark next to the listing, refer to TROUBLE.TXT. 4. If you are using Real Mode Drivers, you will be prompted whether to remove them. Select "No" and click "Next". 5. Click "Finish". At the shutdown prompt, click "Yes" to shut down the system. When shutdown is complete, restart the computer. Installing Networking 1. When Windows 95 restarts, it will display a New Hardware Found dialog box and identify the LAN+Modem card. Since the driver for the is not included with Windows 95, select: "Driver from disk provided by Hardware manufacturer" and press OK. 2. This opens the Install From Disk dialog box. Indicate the floppy drive you will be using, insert Installation Disk 1, and click OK. 3. When the system prompts for Location Information, enter the requested location information and click OK. 4. When the system prompts for Computer Name and Group Name, type the names as supplied by your MIS department or System Administrator and click OK. NOTE: The computer name and the workgroup name apply to Microsoft Networking, which is installed by default. 5. As the system copies files, it may ask for additional diskettes. Installation files are found in: Drive A: This is a:\, where you will insert Installation Disk 1 or 2. Hard Drive: C:\Windows\Options\CABS. On most computers with Windows 95 already installed, this or a similarly named directory will be the repository for locating Windows files. CD-Rom Drive: Typically, this will require a path name such as D:\WIN95. Use the "Details" button to determine the correct location. When finished, you may be prompted whether to restart. Remove Installation Disk 2 and click "Yes". If you are not prompted, slelect Start/Shutdown/Restart. 6. When the system starts up again, you will be asked to enter a user name and password for Microsoft Networking. Type your name and password and click OK. When prompted to verify your password, retype it and click OK. NOTE: This procedure installs the NDIS3 driver (FEM556N3.SYS) which is the only driver supported under Windows 95A. The NDIS4 driver on Installation Disk 2 does not function in Windows 95A. If you are connecting to a NETWARE server 1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network. 2. Change the Primary Network Logon to "Client for Netware Networking". 3. Click OK. When prompted to reboot, click "Yes". (%ver w95ndis3.txt v1.0)