3Com 2940, 2941 Install And Operation Instructions

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3Com 2940, 2941 Install And Operation Instructions Manual pdf 9 page image

B EFORE YOU B EGIN6• Fold-out Quick Installation Guide• This User’s Guide & ReferenceNot Included:• A PC running Windows 95 (or later)or a Macintosh running System 7.5 (orlater) with TCP/IP protocol installed(see the following two sections for moreinformation on installing TCP/IP)• An active two-way cable line• An active Ethernet port or networkinterface card (NIC) installed in yourcomputer• A 7/16 inch (or adjustable) wrench forsecuring the cable line to the modem• A screwdriver, pushpins, and screws (foroptional wall-mounting) The screwheads should be at least 0.2” (5mm) indiameter for them to be properlycaptured in the slot. If you are usingwood screws, use #6 pan heads orequivalent.Configuring the TCP/IPProtocol on a Windows PCIf you have a PC running Windows 95 orlater, you need to make sure the TCP/IPcommunications protocol is installed onyour system before you install your cablemodem. The listing of actual componentsinstalled on your PC depends on thehardware installed in your computer. Theinstallation example in this guide assumes a3Com EtherLink III 3C509B-TPO NIChas been installed and the screen imagesshown below reflect this hardwareconfiguration. Other networking cards willwork but the screen images will looksomewhat different.