IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual page 41

LAN functionality and a device driver for modem functionality. 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. These are the names your
operating system displays under Device Manager. To avoid confusion, this manual refers
to both names.
Do I need anything for my operating system?
The IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com is already
configured to work with Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0.
Is my Mini-PCI modem as fast as a PC Card modem?
Your Mini-PCI modem can connect at speeds up to 56,000 bps and send and receive faxes
at speeds up to 14,400 bps. With V.90 technology, your modem is capable of receiving
data at up to 56 Kbps and sending data at up to 31.2 Kbps. These are the same speeds as a
PC Card modem.
If my notebook computer is preconfigured, do I ever need to install a device driver?
If there is a catastrophic event, you might need to reinstall the device drivers. All normal
installation instructions for each operating system are included in this manual. Both the
network and modem device drivers are included on the IBM10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI
Adapter with 56K Modem by 3Com CD that comes with your notebook computer.
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3. Connecting and using the 3Com V.90 Mini-PCI modem