6 Troubleshooting the NIC383 Click 3Com Connection Assistant.4 Click Install 3Com Connection Assistant.5 Follow the prompts on the screen.A 3Com Connection Assistant icon appears on your Windows desktop. Double-clickthe icon to start the program. For help on using the 3Com Connection Assistant, referto the online help included with the software.Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesIn addition to the 3Com support databases listed in this section, refer to the README.TXTand the Help text files located in the HELP directory on the EtherCD for troubleshootinginformation.KnowledgebaseTo access a database of technical information that can help you diagnose and solve NICinstallation, configuration and upgrade problems, go to:http://knowledgebase.3com.comNIC Help SystemTo access the 3Com NIC Help system:1 Make sure that the NIC, its driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.See “Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program” on page 23 for instructions.2 Open the Windows Start menu.3 Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.4 Select 3Com NIC Doctor Help.The main Help screen appears.5 Click Help Topics to display a list of Help topics or click Find to search for a Help topic.Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsTo access release notes and frequently asked questions about the NIC:1 Make sure that the NIC, its driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.See “Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program” on page 23 for instructions.2 Open the Windows Start menu.3 Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.4 Click 3Com NIC Doctor.The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.5 Click the Support tab.The Support screen appears.