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4 Select your desired language.
All subsequent pages will be displayed in the selected language. An introduction to
the 3C990B NIC appears. Follow the prompts.
5 The 3Com 3C990 Security Software Utility Download screen appears, prompting you to
select the level of data encryption that you want to use on your system:
■ 56-bit DES Encryption Version
■ 168-bit 3DES Encryption Version
6 Select either 56-bit or 168-bit encryption and then click Download.
3Com performs an initial security check based on the geographic location of your
computer:
■ If your computer passes the initial 3Com security check, the browser prompts you
for your name, address, and contact information to satisfy U.S. Department of
Commerce regulations. Go to step 7.
■ If your computer fails the initial security check, 3Com will not allow you to
download the 3Com Security Software Utility. You will be asked to enter your
name, address, and contact information, and then to submit the information to
3Com for manual processing. Follow the steps displayed in your browser window.
7 Enter your personal information, such as name and address, in the appropriate fields:
Entries for all the following fields are required unless indicated otherwise:
■ Full Name of Business
If you will be using data encryption for personal use, type:
Self
■ Company Web site URL (optional)
■ Your Name
■ Address
■ City
■ State
■ Zip
■ Country
Use the pull-down menu to select the appropriate country.
■ Telephone
■ Email
■ Fax (optional)
8 Click Submit.
3Com performs a second security check based on the personal information you
entered at step 7:
■ If your computer passes the second 3Com security check, the system displays a
Certificate of Eligibility Under U.S. Export Control Laws to Receive Software
Controlled for Export. Go to step 9.
■ If your computer fails the second security check, 3Com will not allow you to
download the 3Com Security Software Utility. You will be prompted to submit the
personal information you just entered to 3Com for manual processing. Follow the
steps displayed in your browser window.