Windows 2000 Driver Installation - 3Com 3C2000 User Manual

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Windows 2000 Driver Installation

If you do not want or cannot use the 3Com Master Navigator on your system, use the
following procedure to install the drivers for Windows 2000.
Requirements
Before you begin, make sure that:
1 All installation requirements are met. See "Hardware Requirements" on page 3.
2 The NIC is installed. See "Installing the NIC" on page 4.
3 You have Network Administrator privileges.
NOTE: Verify that the Windows operating system has been upgraded to the
latest version and latest service pack. Also, make sure the correct BIOS and
firmware are installed to ensure the system works correctly.
Installing the Driver
To install the driver:
1 Turn on the power to the PC.
Windows detects the NIC. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts and detects a
new Ethernet Controller.
2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the main menu appears, click Exit.
3 Click Next to continue from the Found New Hardware Wizard screen.
4 Click Next to let Windows search for a suitable driver.
5 Click Next to proceed with the search.
Windows detects the driver for this device.
6 Click Next.
The driver is copied to the hard drive.
7 Click Finish.
The driver is installed.
Verifying Successful Installation
To verify successful NIC installation:
1 Right-click My Network Places and select Properties from the menu.
2 Check connections in the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
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