Dell OptiPlex E1 - Manual (Page 49)

To connect your system to, and configure it for use on, an Ethernet network, follow these steps:
1. Use the Program Diskette Maker (located in the Dell Accessories program group or folder) to make a diskette copy
of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive.
2. Connect the network cable to the back of your computer.
See " Network Cable Requirements " found earlier in this section for more information.
3. Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program.
See " Using the System Setup Program " for more information.
4. Configure the NIC, and install the network drivers by running the 3Com Install program (install.exe), located on the
NIC driver diskette 1.
5. Run the Network Interface Test Group (3c90xcfg.exe), located on diskette 1.
Setting the Network Frame Type
If your Windows 95 or Windows NT system is connected to a network, verify the following network protocol settings:
1. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop, and then select Properties from the pop-up
menu.
2. Under the Configuration tab in the Network window, click IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol if it is not already
highlighted.
3. Click the Properties button to open the IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol Properties window.
4. Click the Advanced tab, and then select Frame Type from the Property list.
5. Select the appropriate frame type from the Value menu, according to your network requirements.
6. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the configuration.