3Com 3C460, Quick Start Manual

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Page 2: ... higher processor Additional 65 MB of hard disk space Compatible TV tuner card Reception depends on availability of broadcast sources in your area For Internet Connection Sharing Network connection between the connection host computer and other computer devices sharing Internet access N o t e s N o t e s N o t e s N o t e s N o t e s System requirements for Windows 98 based programs may exceed sys...

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Page 4: ...er 3 If you have the HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet Kit repeat steps 1 4 on the next computer that you want to be a part of your home network 4 When you ve finished installing the software and hardware use HomeClick Network Center to customize and maintain your network Install the network software 1 Insert the HomeClick Network Software CD in to the CD ROM drive of the computer that you want to...

Page 5: ...e safety information for the hub before you connect to it See Important Safety information later in this guide Note To connect the USB Net work Adapter to an Ethernet hub you will need an Ethernet 10BASE T straight through cable This cable is not supplied with the USB Network Adapter however it is supplied with the HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet Kit Note Power is automatically supplied to the H...

Page 6: ...mation located in the Online User s Guide for more information HomeClick Network Center does not need to be running to use your home network To start HomeClick Network Center on the Start menu point to Programs and then click HomeClick Network Center See what computers are available on your network The Network Status page displays the computer you are using in addition to the other computers on th...

Page 7: ... and different levels of access for drives and folders To access files on other computers use Network Neighbor hood In Network Neighborhood you can see all the computers that are on your home network When you open a computer by double clicking you can see the drives and folders that are shared from that computer Open a drive or folder and you can see the fold ers and files that are accessible from...

Page 8: ...nnection available to all the computers on your home network You can have as many people looking at different things on the Internet as you have computers on your network To set up Internet Connection Sharing on your home network 8 25 99 5 44 PM ...

Page 9: ... read the following safety information carefully before you in stall or remove the unit Exceptional care must be taken during the installation and removal of the unit To ensure compliance with international safety standards only use the power adapter that is supplied with the hub The socket outlet must be near to the unit and easily ac cessible You can only remove power from the unit by dis connec...

Page 10: ...omeConnect hub 2 Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into one of the computer ports on theother hub Do not insert the cable into the Uplink port on the other hub 3 Turn on the hubs The Port Status LEDs for the ports you have used should be green If they are not check your connections and make sure that the cabling is secure and not pulled too tightly The HomeConnect hub automatically recogn...

Page 11: ... on the network Collisions are part of normal network operation if the LED appears to be continually lit however there may be a fault on your network Check the following Your network setup make sure that your network is set up correctly with the proper cabling The equipment that is connected to your hub make sure that there are no faulty devices on your network A faulty device could be producing e...

Page 12: ...connecting more USB devices such as scanners printers and game con trollers to your computer How does the USB Network Adapter compare to a traditional network adapter card The USB Network Adapter performs exactly the same function as a traditional network adapter card with the added benefit of not having to open the computer to install it One key difference is in transmission speed network adapter...

Page 13: ... on all dial up connec tions such as those you use with a modem to connect to the Internet If you have a high speed Internet connection such as ADSL or cable modem and you are using one network adapter and hub for both your Internet connection and your home network con nection HomeClick cannot disable File and Printer sharing on the Internet connection This means that the computers on the Internet...

Page 14: ... how you are using this product The services and prices listed here are available in the United States and Canada only Support outside the United States and Canada may vary Microsoft s support services are subject to Microsoft s then current prices terms and conditions which are subject to change without notice SELF HELP Help Yourself with Microsoft Personal Online Support de signed specifically f...

Page 15: ...nnect to Online Support at http www microsoft com support Via Phone No Charge Assisted Personal Support In the US and Canada Regular business hours for no charge assisted Personal Sup port are 5AM to 9PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday And 9AM to 3PM Pacific Time Saturdays excluding holidays Systems Hardware 847 262 3700 Your phone company may charge you for your call Contact your long distance...

Page 16: ...ent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment and it is recommended that they be insured or sent by a method that provides for tracking of the package Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to 3Com until the returned item is received by 3Com The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at 3Com s expense not later than thirty 30 days after 3Com receives the defe...

Page 17: ...of the SOFTWARE on a laptop that can be connected to any number of such LANs You may permit computers within the LAN to connect to a single computer running the SOFTWARE solely to access the Internet using the Internet Connection Sharing feature of the SOFTWARE You may not allow these connected computers to invoke application sharing except as described below however any number of connected comput...

Page 18: ... the validity legality and enforceability of any of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired and a valid legal and enforceable provision of similar intent and eco nomic impact shall be substituted therefor ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you and 3Com and supersedes all prior agreements whether written or oral wi...

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Page 20: ...ust install the HomeClick Network software before you install the HomeConnect Network hard ware The Network Setup Wizard tells you when to install your network hardware Follow the instruc tions in the Wizard to ensure proper setup of your Network Install the Part no 09 1860 000 ...