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Eiconcard Connections for Windows Quickstart
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System Requirements
You must make sure that the computer on which you will install Eiconcard Connections for
Windows meets at least the minimum system requirements described below.
• Standard computer running Microsoft Windows. The computer must meet at least the
minimum system requirements for the version of Microsoft Windows that it is running.
Support is provided for the 64 bit version of Windows.
Note that the Windows Server family supports both static and dynamic routing. However,
Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP provide only static routing.
• Mouse or compatible pointing device
• 20 MB of available hard-disk space
• An Eiconcard S-Series or C-Series: see Supported Eiconcards
on page 11
Also, depending on the type of connections you want to make, you may need to install some
of the software or services listed below.
To use IP routing services, you must install:
• TCP/IP Networking Routing Information Protocol (RIP) for dynamic routing
To use IPX routing services, you must already have installed Windows IPX/SPX Protocol
options, which include:
• Microsoft NWLink IPX/SPX
• IPX (Internet Packet Exchange) Router
• IPX Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and IPX Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)
Important: Typically, an Eiconcard requires less power than most hard disks. However, if you
are installing more than one Eiconcard and a number of components (tape drive, CD-ROM
drive) are already installed in your system, you should verify that adding multiple
Eiconcards will not overload your system. The power requirements for an Eiconcard are
listed in its installation guide.