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9 Connect the appropriate network cable to the RJ-45
port on the NIC, following the specifications in the
table below.
Network
Environment
10 Mbps
(10BASE-T)
100 Mbps
(100BASE-TX)
The next step is to install the NIC driver and software.

Installing the Driver and Software

This section describes how to install the NIC driver and
software on a PC running Windows 95 or Windows 98.
For other operating systems, see the user guide.
Windows 95
To install the NIC driver and software under Windows 95,
you need the Windows 95 installation files. These files
may be on a CD or diskettes, or they may have been copied
to your hard drive when Windows 95 was installed on
your PC.
If you encounter problems during the installation, see
the W95NDIS.TXT file located in the HELP directory on
EtherDisk diskette 3 for troubleshooting tips.
Before installing the NIC driver and software:
To install the NIC driver and software on a PC running
Windows 95:
1 Turn on the power to the PC.
Windows 95 detects the NIC. Depending on the version of
Windows 95 that you have installed, the New Hardware
Found dialog box appears or the Update Device Driver
Wizard starts.
Cable Required
Category 3, 4, or 5
unshielded twisted-pair
Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair
Make sure that you have run the preinstallation
program, as described earlier in this guide.
Make sure that the NIC is installed in the PC and
that it is connected to the network.
Installing the Driver and Software
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Maximum
Cable Length
100 m (328 ft)
100 m (328 ft)