User Manual
Installing Software 11
4 Plug the RJ-45 connector on the twisted-pair network cable into an RJ-45 port on 
the NIC backplate.
If you are installing a dual port NIC, plug the first cable into Port A on the NIC 
backplate. 
5 Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port.
The next step is to install the software.
Figure 6 Connecting a Remote Wake-up Cable (PCI 2.1 only)
Installing Software See the following topics for requirements and instructions on installing software in 
various operating systems:
■ Installing and Configuring in Windows on page 13
■ Updating Software in Windows on page 16.
■ Installing and Configuring in NetWare on page 27
If your site network installation procedures require you to verify that installed 
hardware is functional before you install software, run the 3C90XCFG.EXE DOS 
diagnostics program before installing the driver. This program is located on the 
3Com EtherLink Server CD.










