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Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant
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Fiber NIC
1
If you have not already done so, remove the optical dust cap from the NIC port.
2
Connect the NIC to the network using 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm mulitmode fiber-
optic cable with SC duplex connectors.
Installing and Using the 3Com Connection Assistant
The 3Com Connection Assistant is an optional Web-based software component that
allows users access to a variety of interactive technical support services.
These services can help you:
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Fix NIC installation problems.
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Fix network connection problems.
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Download the latest NIC drivers.
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Access a list of frequently asked questions as well as the 3Com Knowledgebase.
System Requirements
To install and use the 3Com Connection Assistant requires:
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Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0.
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Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later or Netscape Navigator version 4.06 or later.
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Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
See your PC documentation if you are unsure whether your PC is a Microsoft Java
Virtual Machine (JVM).
Installation
1
Insert the
3Com
Installation CD
in the CD-ROM drive.
The Welcome screen appears. If not, double-click on
My Computer
, and then double-
click on the CD-ROM drive icon to invoke the Welcome screen.
2
Click
NIC Software
.
3
Click
3Com Connection Assistant
.
4
Follow the prompts on the screen.
A 3Com Connection Assistant icon appears on your Windows desktop. Double-click
the icon to start the program.
For help on using the 3Com Connection Assistant, see the online help included with
the software.