Frequently Asked Questions - IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual

Confirming proper installation in Windows 2000
To confirm your network is connected in Windows 2000:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab, and then, in the middle panel, click Device Manager. A list
of devices displays, arranged by type.
3. Double-click Network Adapters. If 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter is
in the displayed list, the installation was successful.
4. Double-click 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter to display a description of
the network connection and its current status. The device status displays the This
device is working properly message.
5. If a red X or a yellow exclamation point (!) displays next to the name of the network
adapter, the installation was not successful. You might also find the network adapter
with a yellow (!) next to it in the Other Devices list. If your installation was not
successful, go to the next section, "Troubleshooting the Windows 2000 device driver
installation" for problem-solving information.
Troubleshooting the Windows 2000 device driver installation
Symptom
Basic: Applicable for all
problem situations

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mini-PCI adapter?
Mini-PCI technology provides built-in network and modem functions for your notebook
computer. With Mini-PCI, you no longer need to use separate computer adapters for
network and modem functions. Your notebook computer comes configured with both
functions and is ready to operate when you start it.
Why are two device driver names used for one product?
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com is the product
name. However, there are two separate device drivers for network and modem functions.
The network device driver is identified as the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter,
while the modem device driver is identified as the 3Com 56K V.90 Mini-PCI Modem.
Do I need anything for my operating system?
2. Connecting and using the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter
Possible solutions
Inspect all cables and connections.
Verify that your computer has the latest
BIOS. If your computer does not have the
latest BIOS, visit the Web site for your
computer and follow the BIOS upgrade
instructions.
Click Control Panel
Hardware Device Manager to check the
status of your 3Com network adapter.
In Control Panel/Network and Dial-up
Connections, make sure that you have the
correct clients and protocols installed.
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