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Installing an Ethernet Card

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Windows 95/98

You MUST have your original Windows 95/98 install floppies, CD-ROM, or images on the hard disk in order to complete this installation. Also, instructions for Windows 95 also apply to Windows 98.

What You Need

You will need the following to install network support:

• An IBM-Compatible PC with Windows 95/98 installed
• Original Windows 95/98 installation media (if not stored on hard disk)
• 30MB of free space on your hard disk
• Instructions and tools for opening your computer
• ISA, PCI, or PCCARD Ethernet card.
• If you purchased a PCCARD Ethernet card, a 3C589 Driver Disk

Procedure

Install the Hardware

1. Install the network card in the PC according to your computer's manual. A quick synopsis of the procedure is below:
   • Unplug computer.
   • Remove case.
   • Select a free ISA or PCI slot and remove the metal cover beside the slot.
   • Touch a metal object to discharge any static electricity.
   • Press the card into the slot until it drops into place. Do not be afraid to push.
   • Use the screw removed from the metal cover to attach the card to the case.
   • Replace case.

Install the Ethernet Drivers

1. Boot computer. While booting, Windows 95 will detect the new hardware and configure it.
2. If you installed a 3Com PCCARD Ethernet card: Windows 95 does not come with a driver for this card. When it is detected, you will either be presented with a dialog box and three options or with the Device Driver Wizard. Insert the Driver Disk in your floppy drive and click 'OK', or 'Next' then 'Finish'. This will load the proper driver on your system. Unfortunately, Windows can sometimes become confused as to where the files it needs are. If you are prompted for the file eplc3.sys, enter 'A:\' in the Location box; otherwise enter 'D:\WIN95' or the location of your Windows 95/98 install media (it may be stored in the dropbox).
3. When the Desktop appears, open the Control Panels (Start=> Settings=> Control Panels) and open "Network."
4. Remove NetBEUI from the list: (This is very important!!)
   • Highlight NetBEUI (if there is more than one instance you will have to repeat step 4 for each one)
   • Click "Remove..."
5. Remove IPX/SPX from the list: (Skip this step if you have a novell server on your network)
   • Highlight IPX/SPX (if there is more than one instance you will have to repeat step 5 for each one)
   • Click "Remove..."
6. Remove Internet Connection Sharing from the list:
   • Highlight Internet Connection Sharing
   • Click "Remove..."
7. Add TCP/IP to the list:
   • Click "Add..."
   • Select "Protocol" and click OK
   • Select "Microsoft" in the left list and "TCP/IP" in the right list and click OK.
8. The Ethernet card will show up on the following window.

   

9. Double click on the TCP/IP Ethernet card and it will bring up the following Box:

• Please look for your IP address on the sign-up sheet and fill it in the box next to IP address.
• Now look for your Subnet Mask on the sign-up sheet and fill in your subnet mask
• Now Click on the Gateway Folder and type in your Gateway address as shown on the sign-up sheet
• Now Click on the DNS Configurationand you will come to the following window.

• Type in all the info as shown on the following box, after you are done click OK . Windows will prompt you to restart. Click "OK" to do so. You should be online once the computer comes back on.

• If your computer does not connect to the internet and you feel are your settings are correct (i.e. you have double-checked your settings) then please telephone Verizon's ADSL Help line at 888.391.1234