3com 3C460 Quick start guide

Brand: 3com

Model: 3C460

Category: Software licenses/upgrades

Type: Quick start guide

3Com 3C460 is an Ethernet adapter that allows you to connect your computer to a wired network. It is compatible with Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems. The adapter supports 10/100 Mbps data transfer rates and features full-duplex operation for increased performance. With this adapter, you can enjoy faster and more reliable network connectivity for tasks such as file sharing, gaming, and video streaming.

Quick Start Guide

Your Home Network

System requirements

HomeConnect USB Network AdapterHomeConnect USB Network Adapter

HomeConnect USB Network Adapter

Windows 98

USB port

HomeClick Network Center SoftwareHomeClick Network Center Software

HomeClick Network Center Software

Windows 95 or higher

CD-ROM drive

Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing

Internet Connection Sharing

Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 Second Edition

Updates included to upgrade computers using Windows 98).

To use Windows 98 Second Edition Updates, you need a PC with:To use Windows 98 Second Edition Updates, you need a PC with:

To use Windows 98 Second Edition Updates, you need a PC with:

•486DX/66 MHz or higher processor

•24 MB of RAM; more memory improves performance

•Available hard-disk space required:

- Typical installation requires approximately 145 MB of available hard-disk space

(includes 75 MB for backup files during installation), but may range between 140 MB

and 245 MB, depending upon system configuration and options selected.

•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

•VGA or higher-resolution monitor

•Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional items or services required to use certain features:Additional items or services required to use certain features:

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

•14,400 or higher-baud modem or fax modem required for Internet access.

•Access to the Internet through a service provider (a separate fee may be required).

•For sound:

- Sound card with speakers or headphones, OR

- USB speakers (requires PC with USB support)

•For DVD Video:

- DVD-ROM drive

- Compatible DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software

•For broadcast TV and Web reception (North America only):

- Pentium or 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.

NotesNotes

Notes

• System requirements for Windows 98-based programs may exceed system

requirements described above for Windows 98.

•To get the full benefits of preemptive mutitasking, you must run 32-bit,

Windows-based programs.

•Some older software programs may not be compatible with this program.

Please check with your supplier.

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Welcome to Home Networking

The HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet Kit is designed to

assist you in quickly setting up your home network. It comes

with everything you need to link two computers together in a

network, which allows you to share a single Internet connection,

exchange files, and share expensive equipment such as printers

and modems.

The HomeConnect USB Network Adapter is the simplest method

of connecting a computer to an Ethernet network. You can install

and remove the USB Network Adapter without removing the

case of your computer and without turning the power off!

Before you begin

Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have all

the items in the components list.

 Install the HomeClick Network Software first. The Network

Setup Wizard tells you when it's time to install the network

hardware. Just follow the instructions on the screen.

 If you have the home network kit, install both the software and

the hardware on one computer before moving on to the next.

 When you finish installing the network software

and hardware, use HomeClick Network Center to

customize and troubleshoot your home network.

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USB Network Adapter



If you bought the HomeConnect USB

Network Adapter

The USB Network Adapter connects one computer to an exist-

ing Ethernet network. The box contains the following compo-

nents:

1 HomeConnect USB Network Adapter

1 USB cable

1 Microsoft HomeClick Network Center Software CD

1 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Updates CD

(for Internet connection sharing)

1 Microsoft Games Sampler CD

If you bought the HomeConnect Home

Network Ethernet Kit

The HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet Kit has every-

thing you need to connect two computers in a network. The

box contains the following components:

2 HomeConnect USB Network Adapters

2 USB cables

1 HomeConnect 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub

2 ethernet cables

1 power adapter for use with the HomeConnect

hub

1 hub base

1 Microsoft® HomeClick Network Center Software CD

1 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

Updates CD (for Internet connection

sharing)

1 Microsoft Games Sampler CD

Note:

To connect the USB Net-

work Adapter to a net-

work, you need a 10BASE-

T "straight-through"

Ethernet cable (not sup-

plied). This cable is avail-

able with the

HomeConnect Home

Network Ethernet Kit, or it

can be purchased at a

store that sells computer

accessories.

Note:

If the Network Setup

Wizard does not start

automatically, on the Start

menu click Run and type

d:\setup.exe, where d: is

the letter of your CD-ROM

drive.

Set Up Your Home Network

Installation overview

You can start installing your home network on any computer.

The Network Setup Wizard walks you through the following

steps:

1. Start the Network Setup Wizard on the computer that

you want to connect to your network.

2. Install the network hardware.

a. When prompted by the Network Setup Wizard,

connect the USB Network Adapter to your computer.

b. Connect the USB Network Adapter to an Ethernet hub

(supplied with the HomeConnect Home Network

Ethernet Kit).

c. Restart the computer.

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 add to

your home network.

The Network Setup Wizard starts automatically. The Network

Setup Wizard walks you through the entire process. To use

the Setup Wizard, all you need is the CD-key (located on your

HomeClick Network Software CD-sleeve), and a unique name

for your computer. That's it. The Setup Wizard takes care of

all the details.

2. When you finish installing the software, the Network

Setup Wizard will tell you when to connect the USB

Network Adapter to your computer.

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Note:

Do not insert a telephone

cable into the USB Net-

work Adapter or hub port.

You may cause damage to

the device. Use Ethernet

cables only.

Note:

Do not insert the Ethernet

cable into the Uplink port

on the hub.

USB Network Adapter

b. Connect the USB Network Adpater to your network hub

Connect the USB Network Adapter to the HomeConnect 10 Mbps

Ethernet Hub included in the HomeConnect Ethernet Kit. Alter-

natively, you can also connect the USB Network Adapter to any

10 Mbps Ethernet hub. For more information about the

HomeConnect hub, see "About the HomeConnect Hub" later in

this guide.

Warning: If you have the HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet

Kit, review the 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

HomeConnect Hub when

you plug in the power

adapter.

Link

Activity

USB Network Adapter

Install the network hardware

a. Connect the USB Network Adapter to Your Computer

Before you connect the USB Network Adapter, make sure that

your computer is turned on and that Windows 98 is running.

Also make sure that you have installed the HomeClick Network

software, as described in the previous section.

1. Connect the USB cable to the USB

network Adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the USB

cable to an available USB port on your

computer.

1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable

into the USB network adapter that

you just connected to your computer.

2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet

cable into any available computer

port (labeled 1 through 5) on the

hub.

3. Plug the hub power adapter into the

hub and then into an AC power

socket. The hub turns on automati-

cally.

c. Restart your computer.

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Using HomeClick Network Center

You can use HomeClick Network Center to do some of the most

common network tasks. You can see what computers are avail-

able on the network, share files, printers, and even and Internet

connection. Also use HomeClick Network Center if you have

problems with your network. Use the HomeClick Self Test to

check the network settings on your computer or see the network

troubleshooting information, 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 the network that use the

same network name. If you have problems with your network,

click the Test button and HomeClick Network Center tests the

network settings on the current computer and fixes any prob-

lems it finds.

Add the next computer to your network

After you have run the Network Setup Wizard and installed the

HomeConnect hardware on one computer, remove the CD from

the CD-ROM drive, and take it to the next computer that you

want to be a part of your home network.

Once you finish installing the network software and hardware,

your network may look something like this:

SB Netw

Int

rface

USB Network Interface

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Move files from one computer to another without

floppy disks.

Use the File Sharing page to make folders from one computer

available to the other computers on your network. You can make

every folder on a disk drive available to the other computers on

the network, or you can pick individual folders that you want

other people to see. You can also set passwords 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 that shared drive or folder.

For more information about working with drives, folders, and

files on your home network, see File Sharing in the Online

Users Guide.

Switch your network settings for computers that

work with more than one network.

Sometimes a computer is used with more than one network. You

use the computer at home and then you take it to work. With

HomeClick Profiles you can quickly set your computer up for use

on two different networks.

On the Options menu, click Profiles..., and then click the net-

work profile you want to use. Restart your computer now or later

and after your computer restarts, all your network settings are

ready for the network you want to use.

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Share a printer between multiple computers

Now you can have one printer available to every computer on

your network, without having to save your work on a floppy

disk. HomeClick automatically tells you if there is a printer that

you can use, and then helps you start the Add Printer wizard to

add the printer to your computer. After the printer is set up, you

can print in any application as if you had a printer attached

directly to that computer. The document you are printing is sent

across the network and is printed on the printer attached to the

other computer. On the Printers page, you can also share print-

ers and set passwords for printers.

Make a single Internet connection 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:

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Note:

You cannot use Port 5 and

the Uplink port at the

same time. If you connect

a computer to Port 5, the

Uplink port is disabled.

Similarly, if you connect a

hub to the Uplink port,

Port 5 is disabled.

About the HomeConnect Hub

The HomeConnect 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub, which is part of the

HomeConnect Home Network Ethernet Kit, is the heart of your

home network. It acts as a central communication point for all

the computers and other devices on your network.

The HomeConnect hub con-

tains five computer ports and

one Uplink port. The five com-

puter ports allow you to create

a small network with up to five

computers. The Uplink port

enables you to connect an-

other Ethernet hub to expand

your network.

Important Safety Information

Warning: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for

your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must

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

connecting the power cord from the outlet.

 This unit operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)

conditions according to IEC 950. The conditions are only

maintained if the equipment to which it is connected also

operates under SELV conditions.

 There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable

parts inside the hub. If you have a physical problem with

the unit that cannot be solved with problem solving actions

in this guide, contact your supplier.

 Disconnect the power adapter before moving the unit.

Warning: The RJ-45 ports are shielded RJ-45 data sockets.

They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Only connect RJ-45

data connectors to these sockets.

Set up your Connection Sharing Computer

1. Choose your Connection Sharing Computer.

The Connection Sharing Computer lets all of the other com-

puters on the network use its Internet connection. When you

pick your Connection Sharing Computer make sure you pick

the one with the fastest modem. The Connection Sharing

Computer must also be using Windows 98 Second Edition.

(You can update one Windows 98 computer to Windows 98

Second Edition using the Windows 98 Second Editions Up-

dates CD included in the box).

2. Update your Windows 98 computer

If necessary, use the Windows 98 Second Edition Updates CD

to update one Windows 98 computer. This will take 30-60

minutes.

3. Install Internet Connection Sharing.

Once your computer is using Windows 98 Second Edition, you

can install Internet Connection sharing. On the Internet Con-

nection page in HomeClick Network Center, click set up Con-

nection Sharing on this computer, then follow the directions

in the associated Help topic. This will take about 5 minutes.

Set up other computer on your network to use a shared con-

nection

After you set up the Connection Sharing Computer, you can use

that Internet connection from any computer that is a part of your

home network.

1. Go to the computer you from which you want to access the

Internet.

2. On the Internet Connection page in HomeClick Network

Center, click the connection shared from the

Connection Sharing Computer.

3. Open your Web browser. The Connection Sharing Computer

will dial automatically.

See the information in the Online Users Guide about using

Internet Connection Sharing with specific Internet Service Pro-

viders.

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Positioning and Securing the Hub

The HomeConnect hub comes with a base that can be fixed to

either the bottom or the rear of the hub. The hub can then be

placed upright on a desktop or table, or mounted to a wall to

save desktop space.

When selecting a location for the hub, follow these guidelines:

 Make sure that the hub is out of direct sunlight and away

from heat sources.

 Make sure that the hub cabling is away from power lines,

fluo rescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise

such as radios and televisions.

 Make sure that water or moisture cannot enter the case of

the hub.

 Make sure that the air flow around the hub and through its

vents is not restricted. A minimum of 1 inch clearance around

the hub is recommended.

If you want to place the hub on a table or desk, install the base

on the bottom of the hub, so that the hub is standing upright.

If you want to mount the hub to a wall, secure the base to the

wall using two screws (not supplied), and then slide the side of

the hub into the base.

Note:

Before installing the hub

on a wall, make sure it is

within reach of a power

outlet. Also, use flathead

screws to secure the base

so that the heads of the

screws do not protrude

above the surface of the

base.

Connecting Hubs Together

If you want to expand your network beyond the five computer

ports available on your hub, you can connect up to four standard

Ethernet hubs together in a "daisy chain" (that is, hub 1 to hub

2, and so on).

Before you connect your hubs together, make sure that they are

turned off.

1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Uplink port on

the HomeConnect 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 recognizes the other hub.

Note:

When connecting stan-

dard Ethernet hubs to-

gether, make sure that the

Ethernet cable connecting

one hub to another is not

longer than 328 feet.

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Using the LEDs to Diagnose Prob-

lems

The USB Network Adapter and HomeConnect hub each have

LEDs (light emitting diodes) that can be used to diagnose instal-

lation and connection problems.

USB Network Adapter

Normal operating Conditions

Abnormal operating Conditions

HomeConnect Hub

Normal Operating Conditions

Power LED not lit.

The power adapter may not be plugged in correctly, or the power

adapter is bad. Check all of your power adapter connections. If

the problem persists, you may have a bad power adapter. Re-

place only with another HomeConnect hub power adapter.

The LED corresponding to a port that has a connection is not

lit

The most common cause is a defective network adapter or cable

connection.

First, check that the Ethernet cable connectors are firmly in-

serted in the proper ports. If the problem persists, try using

another Ethernet cable.

If you have purchased additional Ethernet cables that are not a

part of the home network kit, make sure that they are "straight-

through" cables, rather than "crossover" cables.

Finally, check that the devices being connected to the hub are

powered on and operating correctly.

The Collision LED is lit

The Collision LED flashes each time a collision is detected 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 excess traffic that is flooding

the network.

The link between two HomeConnect hubs does not work.

If you cannot get a link established between two HomeConnect

hubs, check your hub connections carefully (see "Connecting

Hubs Together" earlier in this guide for more information) and

make sure that the Ethernet cable connectors are seated firmly

in their ports. If the problem persists, try another Ethernet

cable, or check for a "network loop," which occurs when two

devices in a network are connected by two cables. Each device

on your network only needs one cable connection to a hub.

Also, make sure that you do not connect the Uplink port on one

hub to the Uplink port on the other hub.

Link LED

(g re e n )

A c tivity L ED

(a m b e r)

Operating State

ON ON

Power on-Both LEDs

lig h t in itia lly fo r

three secon ds after

power is applied to

th e U S B N e tw o rk

Adapter.

B o t h fla s h in g a lte r n a t iv e ly

The LED s flash until

th e U S B N e tw o rk

Ada pter has fin ish ed

self-co nfiguration.

ON OFF

Network connection

w ith n o in fo rm a tio n

b e in g t ra n s m itte d o r

re c e ive d .

ON ON

Network connection

w ith info rm a tio n

b e in g t ra n s m itte d o r

re c e ive d .

OFF OFF

No network

con nection.

LED D escription

Power

(g r e e n )

In d ic a tes th a t the p o w e r su p p ly

is p lu g g e d in to th e h u b a n d in to

an AC power socket.

Hight Traffic

(y e llo w )

In d ic a tes a h ig h le ve l o f

n e tw o rk tra ffic . T h e h ig h e r th e

am ount of traffic, the m ore

c o llis io n s t h e r e w ill b e .

C o llis io n

(y e llo w )

Flashes each tim e a collistion

occurs on the netw ork.

C o llis io n s a re a n o rm a l p a r t o f

n e tw o rk a c tiv ity ; h o w e v e r, if th e

LED appea rs to be continu ally

le t, th e re m a y b e a fa u lt o n th e

netw ork.

P o rt S ta tu s

(g r e e n )

Indicates the status of each

p o rt. If th e LE D is g re e n , th e

lin k b e tw e e n th e p o rt a n d th e

p ie c e o f n e tw o rk e qu ipm e n t is

O K . A fla s h in g L E D in d ica te s

th a t in fo rm a tio n is b e in g

tra n s fe rre d th ro u g h th e p o r t. If

th e L E D is o ff, n o th in g is

c o n n e c te d to th e p o r t.

Hub Troubleshooting

Link LED

(g re e n )

Activity LED

(a m b e r)

Operating State

OFF ON

The US B Netw ork

Adapter has failed

its self-dia gnostics

a t sta rt-up . Co n ta c t

your supplier.

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Network Connection Problems

You can use the HomeClick Self Test in HomeClick Network

Center to diagnose most problems with the network settings on

each computer. The HomeClick Self Test confirms that the net-

work adapter is installed and detected, and that all of the net-

work settings are correct on the computer on which you run the

HomeClick Self Test.

To run the HomeClick Self Test

1. On the computer you want to verify network settings, open

HomeClick Network Center.

2. Click Network Status.

3. On the Network Status page, click Test.

The HomeClick Self Test tells you if any problems are de-

tected with your network settings. If a problem is detected,

click Fix It to have HomeClick fix the problem or click Details

for more information about detected problems. The

HomeClick Self Test will fix the problems it can, and then

prompt you to fix any problems that need your input.

Your laptop computer cant connect to the network

Most laptop computers enter sleep or suspend mode when left

unattended for a while. If this happens, wait about 10 seconds

before awakening the laptop. If you awakened the laptop any

sooner, it may disconnect itself from the network. To reconnect,

unplug your USB Network Adapter and then plug it back in. If

this fails, simply shut down and restart your laptop computer.

The network appears to be slow

If you experience a slow response time on the network, the most

likely causes are:

 The cable connecting the computer to the hub may be dam

aged.

 The network adapter is faulty.

 The computer does not have enough processing or memory

resources for the type of work that you want to perform.

 Other users on your network may also be opening, editing

or saving shared files on your computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if USB is enabled on my computer?

Go to your Windows 98 desktop. Right-click the My Computer

icon. Click Properties. Click the Device Manager tab. Double-

click Universal Serial Bus Controller. If USB is enabled on your

computer, you will see the text Universal/Open Host Controller.

Do I need to turn off my computer before connecting or dis-

connecting the USB Network Adapter?

No. You can connect the USB Network Adapter to your computer

with the power turned on.

What do I do if the USB ports on my computer are already

connected to other USB devices?

You could use a USB hub. See "What is a USB hub?" for more

information.

What is a USB hub?

A USB hub is a peripheral device that expands the number of

USB ports available on your computer. A USB hub cannot be

used to link computers together in a network the same way that

an Ethernet hub is used. It is simply a device for 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 cards are available in

10 Mbps or 100 Mbps varieties; however, because of speed

limitations of the USB port, the USB Network Adapter is only

available in 10 Mbps.

Can I connect more than one USB Network Adapter to a com-

puter at a time?

No. You should only attach one USB Network Adapter to a com-

puter at any one time.

Can I unplug the USB Network Adapter while my computer is

powered on?

If you disconnect your USB Network Adapter from your com-

puter and then reconnect it, some computers on your network

may not be able to see your computer. If this happens, shut

down your computer and restart your computer.

Can I connect two USB Network Adapters back to back?

It is not recommended that you use this configuration.

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Appendix A

Home Network System Administrator

HomeClick Network Center does almost everything that a sys-

tem administrator will do for your network. When you set up

HomeClick Network Center with the Network Setup Wizard,

printers were shared to the network, file sharing permissions

were set, and all necessary adapters, protocols, and clients

were installed.

However, the situation may arise that your Windows network

settings are not configured correctly, and the HomeClick Self

Test may be unable to fix the problem. When this arises, you can

use the Windows Network troubleshooters to help with your

network problems.

To open the Windows Network Troubleshooter

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Help.

2. In Windows Help, click Troubleshooting.

3. If your computer is using Windows 98, click Windows 98

Troubleshooters.

-or-

If your computer is using Windows 95, click Troubleshooting.

4. If your computer is using Windows 98, click Networking.

-or-

If your computer is using Windows 95, click If you have a

problem using the network.

You may find the following information useful when using the

Windows Network troubleshooter.

Type of Network There are several types of networks avail-

able. Your home network is a "Microsoft Network."

The Add New Hardware Wizard The HomeClick Network

Setup Wizard automatically runs the Add New Hardware Wizard.

At the end of HomeClick Setup, if you received the message

"This computer is now a part of your home network," your net-

work hardware was detected correctly.

Workgroup name The Workgroup Name is known as the Net-

work Name in HomeClick Network Center. Every computer on

your network should use the same network name. In HomeClick

Network Center, click Network Status, and look for Network

Name.

Network clients Your home network uses Client for Microsoft

Networks.

Network Adapter Your home network uses one network

adapter to "talk" to the other computers on the network. If you

are using the HomeConnect network adapter, look for a network

adapter with "HomeConnect" in the name.

HomeClick installs two network protocols:

TCP/IP TCP/IP is automatically "bound" to every network

adapter and dial-up adapter you have installed.

IPX/SPX IPX/SPX is automatically "bound" to the network

adapter used for your home network. If you are using the

HomeConnect network adapter, IPX/SPX is bound to that net-

work apdapter.

Log on to Windows NT Domain This check box should be

clear. Your home network is a peer-to-peer network, which

doesn't require a network domain.

Appendix B

Security for High-Speed Internet Connections

When you first run the Network Setup Wizard your printers are

automatically shared so they are available to your home net-

work. You are also given the option to share drives and folders

so they are available to the network. When you are using the

Internet through a modem or high-speed Internet connection, it

may be possible for computers on the Internet to access the

shared printers, drives, and folders on your home network.

To prevent computers on the Internet from accessing the shared

files and printers on your home computers, HomeClick auto-

matically disables File and Printer sharing 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 have access to shared files and printers on the comput-

ers on your network.

To make your home network more secure, use two network

adapters on one of the computers on your network. Use one

network adapter for your home network and use the other for

your high-speed Internet connection. Then, use Internet Connec-

tion Sharing to share the Internet connection with the other

computers on your home network. HomeClick can then disable

File and Printer Sharing on the network adapter that is used for

the Internet connection, which prevents shared resources from

being accessible from computers on the Internet.

For more information about creating a secure home network,

while using a high-speed Internet connection, contact your

Internet Service Provider.

Note

When using Internet

Connection Sharing, the

Connection Sharing Com-

puter must be on to make

the Internet connection

available to the other

computers on the net-

work.

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Your Home Network

If you must dial a number (such as "9") to reach an outside line,

type that number right after the ATDT.

If this is your first time connecting to our BBS, you will be asked

to enter your name, create a password of you choice, and fill out

a questionnaire.

When you are ready to leave the BBS, type G (for "good-bye")

from the main menu.

Are You Still Having Problems?

1. Call the 3Com reseller who sold you the your HomeConnect

product. The reseller may be able to troubleshoot the prob-

lem over the phone or may request that you bring the prod-

uct back to the store for service.

2. Call our Technical Support department.

In The United States and Canada

847-262-3700

6:00 - 9:00 PST M-F, excluding holidays

9:00 - 12:00 am EST M-F, excluding holidays

MICROSOFT PRODUCT SUPPORT SERVICES

Help is available from many different sources. Please take the

time to read the following so we may direct you to the most

appropriate help source for you, depending on the type of user

you are and 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 for home users & individuals! Go online and

get the most up-to-date answers swiftly & easily. Here, every-

one can use simple self-help tools or search a wide variety of

technical information. Connect to Online Support at http://

www.microsoft.com/support

ASSISTED SUPPORT

No-Charge Assisted Personal Support

If you acquired this product as a stand-alone retail product, you

are eligible for 90 days (starting the first day you contact a

Support Professional) no-charge assisted Personal Support for

this product during regular business hours. You can receive no-

charge Personal support via the web or telephone. When sub-

mitting incidents, please be prepared to provide your Product ID

("PID") number. The HomeConnect PID can be found by clicking

on "Help" and selecting "Help About".

Support Resources

3Com provides easy access to technical support information

through a variety of services.

Information contained in the appendix is correct at time of publi-

cation. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that

you access the 3Com World Wide Web Site.

Online Technical Services

3Com offers product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

through the following online systems.

World Wide Web

Gives you access to technical support documents, driver updates,

and product information.

http://consumer.3com.com/support/index.html

3Com Knowledgebase

The 3Com Knowledgebase is a Web-based troubleshooting tool

that will help you solve problems you may be having with your

product. Go to http://knowledgebase.3com.com

When the page loads, click the Home Networking graphic. Then

follow the onscreen directions.

Internet FTP

Download technical support documents and driver updates.

To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information

into your FTP client:

 Hostname : ftp.consumerftp.3com.com

 Username: anonymous

 Password: <your Internet e-mail address>

The 3Com BBS

Gives you access to technical support documents and hundreds of

files simply by using a modem. To connect to the 3Com Bulletin

Board System, follow these steps:

1. Start your data/fax communications software. The software

settings for the BBS are:

 ANSI terminal emulation

 Data Bits: 8

 Parity: None

 Stop Bits: 1

2. Put the software in terminal mode.

3. Type ATDT18472626000 and ENTER. This dials the 3Com BBS.

Appendix C

NOTE:

You do not need

username and password

with Web Browser

software such as

Netscape Navigator and

Internet Explorer.

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Via Web

Web-based support on Microsoft's Personal Online Support is

available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any time day or night

you can submit via the web a no-charge or paid incident to a

Microsoft Support Professional. You will receive notification

from Microsoft that your solution is available and your answers

are ready during regular business hours. Connect 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 provider for rate information.

Text telephone (TTY/TDD) available 24 hours a day, 7 days a

week including holidays. In the United States and Canada, call

(425) 635-4948.

User in organizations: Some organizations have their own

helpdesk or internal support organization that provides support

to their employees. Check with this group first for your techni-

cal support. In addition, web-based self-help support is avail-

able direct from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/support

as well as paid assisted Personal & Professional Support should

you not be eligible for no-charge assisted Support.

Paid Assisted Personal Support

If you need help after hours, or if you have used up or are not

eligible for no-charge Personal Support, you can use Pay-Per-

Incident Support via Personal Online Support or telephone.

Support fees are billed to your VISA, MasterCard, or American

Express card. In the US : $35 US per incident. In Canada: $45

CDN + tax per incident. Both available 24 hours a day, seven

days a week, including holidays.

Retail versions of Microsoft software are those stand alone

packaged products purchased at retail stores, mail order

resellers, and online resellers. Microsoft products preinstalled

or distributed with your personal computer, dedicated system

(Windows CE-based device), or provided by an Internet Service

Provider (ISP) or purchased through a volume licensing program

such as Select, Open, or License Packs receive all Microsoft

support privileges, excluding no-charge assisted support.

GETTING ASSISTED SUPPORT

When you contact Product Support Services, you should be at

your computer and have the following information at hand:

 The version of your Microsoft product

 The type of hardware, including network hardware, if applicable

 The operating system (e.g., DOS, Windows 95, Windows NT, and

so on)

 The exact wording of any informational or error messages that

appeared on your screen

 A description of what happened and what you were doing when

the problem occurred

 A description of how you tried to solve the problem

Note:

If your Microsoft product

was preinstalled or dis-

tributed with your per-

sonal computer or dedi-

cated system (Windows

CE-based device), or

provided by an Internet

Service Provider (ISP),

and your Product ID (PID)

contains the letters

"OEM" after the first five

digits, you are welcome to

use the many online no-

charge self-help or paid

assisted support offerings

provided by Microsoft.

No-charge assisted sup-

port for OEM licenses is

not provided by Microsoft.

Please contact the per-

sonal computer manufac-

turer, device/system

manufacturer, or ISP

directly for more informa-

tion regarding their no-

charge and paid offerings

for support of your prod-

uct. Please check the

documentation that came

with your personal com-

puter or check our list of

manufacturer phone

numbers at http://

support.microsoft.com/

support/webresponse/

pid/oem.asp.

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3Com Corporation

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty applies to customers located in the United States, Australia, Canada (except Quebec),

Ireland, New Zealand, U.K., and other English language countries, and countries for which a translation

into the local language is not provided

3Com® HomeConnect Networking Product

3Com HomeConnect Ethernet USB Network Adapter/Kit

HARDWARE: 3Com warrants to the end user ("Customer") that this hardware product will be free from

defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from

the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller:

Five (5) years

3Com's sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at 3Com's option and expense, to repair the

defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item,

or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available, 3Com may, in its sole discretion, refund

to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become

the property of 3Com. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any replaced

or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the initial warranty

period, whichever is longer.

SOFTWARE: 3Com warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in

substantial conformance to its program specifications, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of

purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller. 3Com warrants the media containing software against

failure during the warranty period. No updates are provided. 3Com's sole obligation under this express

warranty shall be, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any

defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms

to applicable 3Com published specifications. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the

appropriate applications program and associated reference materials. 3Com makes no warranty or repre-

sentation that its software products will meet Customer's requirements or work in combination with any

hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software

products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software products will be corrected.

For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being

compatible, 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility, except where the non-compatibil-

ity is caused by a "bug" or defect in the third party's product or from use of the software product not in

accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual.

THIS 3COM PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH

IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. EXCEPT FOR THE HOMECLICK SOFTWARE,

THIS 3COM WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH LICENSED THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. FOR THE APPLI-

CABLE WARRANTY FOR SUCH SOFTWARE (IF ANY), PLEASE REFER TO THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

GOVERNING THE USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE. PLEASE NOTE THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY BELOW AS IT

ALSO APPLIES TO SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE..

NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-3COM HARDWARE. Not withstanding anything contained herein, in no

event shall 3Com be responsible for repair or replacement of non-3Com hardware products used in con-

junction with the SOFTWARE or for troubleshooting of the SOFTWARE if used in connection with non-3Com

hardware products.

YEAR 2000 WARRANTY: In addition to the Hardware Warranty and Software Warranty stated above,

3Com warrants that each product sold or licensed to Customer on and after January 1, 1998 that is date

sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000,

provided that all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product,

including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with

the exception of those products identified at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/

yr2000.html, as not meeting this standard. If it appears that any product that is stated to meet this

standard does not perform properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1, 2000, and

Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the prod-

uct from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at its option and expense, provide a software

update which would effect the proper performance of such product, repair such product, deliver to

Customer an equivalent product to replace such product, or if none of the foregoing is feasible, refund to

Customer the purchase price paid for such product.

Any software update or replaced or repaired product will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for ninety (90) days

after purchase or until April 1, 2000, whichever is later.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE: Customer must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an

Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service autho-

rization. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller may be required. Products re-

turned to 3Com's Corporate Service Center must be pre-authorized by 3Com with a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) number or User Service Order (USO) number marked on the outside of the pack-

age, and sent 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 defective product.

3Com shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer

contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to 3Com for repair, whether under

warranty or not.

INCLUDED SERVICES:

Telephone Support, will be provided for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, on a commercially

reasonable efforts basis. Please refer to the Technical Support appendix in the user guide for telephone

numbers.

3Com's Web and Bulletin Board Service are available at no charge, and provide software and firm-

ware upgrades, a bug list, and technical information about 3Com products.

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF A 3COM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE,

CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR

REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW,

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR-

RANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW,

STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES, TERMS, OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIP-

TION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER AS-

SUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNEC-

TION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE

THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY

CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING,

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Your Home Network

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE OPENING OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

3Com® HomeConnect Networking Product

with Microsoft® HomeClick Network Software

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agree-

ment between you (either an individual or a single entity) and 3Com Corporation ("3Com") for the

3Com HomeConnect Networking Product, which includes the accompanying Microsoft

HomeClick Network computer software, other 3Com software, and may include associated media,

printed materials and any "online" or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE"). Use of other

Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft") software which is bundled with the 3Com HomeConnect Net-

working Product which is licensed under a separate license agreement from Microsoft (either in the

form of a separate written agreement or in the form of a "click wrap" license) shall be governed

under the terms of such separate license agreement. By installing, copying or otherwise using the

SOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms

of this Agreement, 3Com and Microsoft are unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. In such

event, you may not install, use or copy the SOFTWARE, and you should promptly return the entire

3Com HomeConnect Networking Product (which includes all other software, hardware, and any

other materials that were included in the package), unused, to the supplier where you obtained it,

for a refund.

The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other

intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.

GRANT OF LICENSE. This Agreement grants you the following rights:

 Software Installation and Use. You may install and use the SOFTWARE on all computers that are

connected to each other via a peer-to-peer Local Area Network ("LAN") in the same building. This

includes installation and use 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 computers (as described above) may access or other-

wise utilize the file and printing services and peer web services. of the SOFTWARE. Each copy of

the SOFTWARE must contain 3Com's and its licensors' proprietary rights and copyright notices in

the same form as on the original. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend

provided on any licensed program or documentation delivered to you under this Agreement.

DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS.

 Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not reverse engi-

neer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is

expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation. If you are a European Com-

munity ("EC") resident, information necessary to achieve interoperability of the SOFTWARE with

other programs within the meaning of the EC Directive on the Legal Protection of Computer Pro-

grams is available to you from 3Com upon written request.

 Separation of Components. The SOFTWARE is licensed as a single product. Its component parts

may not be separated for use on more than one computer.

 Rental. You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFTWARE.

 Application Sharing. The SOFTWARE may contain functionality that enables applications to be

shared between two or more computers, even if an application is installed on only one of the com-

puters. You may use this technology with all Microsoft applications products for multi-party con-

ferences. For non-Microsoft applications, you should read the license agreement that came with

the application or contact the licensor to determine whether application sharing is permitted by

the licensor.

UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND

THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, POWER CUTS OR OUTAGES,

OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF,

MICROSOFT AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY

KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, OR

OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTE-

NANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS OR ANY SEPARATELY LI-

CENSED THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE PACKAGED WITH THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF 3COM OR ITS AUTHORIZED

RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO

REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. THIS DIS-

CLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL

FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

DISCLAIMER: Some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied

warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to

consumers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, so the above limitations and exclusions may

be limited in their application to you. When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their

entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you

specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law.

GOVERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A.

excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the

International Sale of Goods.

3Com Corporation

5400 Bayfront Plaza

P.O. Box 58145

Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145

(408) 326-5000

June 7, 1999

3Com is a registered trademark and HomeConnect is a trademark of 3Com Corporation.

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LIMITED WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: All warranties and limitations of liability

applicable to the SOFTWARE are as stated on the Limited Warranty Card or in the product manual,

whether in paper or electronic form, accompanying the SOFTWARE. Such warranties and limita-

tions of liability are incorporated herein in their entirety by this reference.

GOVERNING LAW. If you acquired the SOFTWARE and HomeConnect Networking Product in the

United States of America, the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its choice of laws

principals and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, will

apply to this Agreement. If you acquired this SOFTWARE and HomeConnect Networking Product

outside of the United States of America, then local law may apply.

SEVERABILITY. In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal or unen-

forceable, 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, with respect to the

SOFTWARE and may be amended only in a writing signed by both parties.

QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement or if you desire to contact

3Com for any reason, please contact the 3Com subsidiary serving your country, or write: 3Com

Corporation, Customer Support Information, 5400 Bayfront Plaza, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145

3Com is a registered trademark and HomeConnect is a trademark of 3Com Corporation.

Microsoft is a registered trademark and HomeClick is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation

3Com Corporation

5400 Bayfront Plaza, P.O. Box 58145

Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 (408) 326-5000

P/N 09-1860-000/June 1999

 Software Transfer. You may permanently transfer all of your rights under this Agreement, provided

you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE (including this Agreement and, if appli-

cable, the Certificate of Authenticity) along with all contents of the HomeConnect Networking Prod-

uct, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement. If the SOFTWARE portion is an up-

grade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

 Not For Resale Software. If the SOFTWARE is labeled "Not for Resale" or "NFR", then, notwith-

standing other sections of this Agreement, you may not resell, or otherwise transfer for value, the

SOFTWARE.

 Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Microsoft and/or 3Com may terminate this

Agreement if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you

must destroy all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.

 Support Services. For product support, please refer to the support number provided in the user

documentation for the HomeConnect Networking Product.

(including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and

"applets," incorporated into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies

of the SOFTWARE, are owned by 3Com, Microsoft or their suppliers. The SOFTWARE is protected by

any other copyrighted material. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the

HomeConnect Networking Product.

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that you will not export or re-export the SOFTWARE or other

technical data received hereunder (or any copies thereof) (collectively "Technical Data") or any

products utilizing the Technical Data in violation of any applicable laws or regulations of the United

States or the country in which you obtained them or where you reside. In addition, the Technical

Data covered by this Agreement may contain data encryption code which is unlawful to export or

transfer from the United States or Canada without an approved US Department of Commerce export

license and/or appropriate foreign export or import license. You are responsible for obtaining any

licenses to export, re-export or import the Technical Data. In addition to the above, Technical Data

may not be used, exported or re-exported (i) into or to a national or resident of any country to which

the U.S. has embargoed goods; or (ii) to any one on the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially

Designated Nationals or the U.S. Commerce Department's Table of Denial Orders.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGENDS. The SOFTWARE and any other technical data provided

hereunder is commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense. The SOFTWARE is

delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as

a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are

provided in this Agreement, which is 3Com's standard commercial license for the SOFTWARE. Tech-

nical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov. 1995) or FAR

52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is applicable.

TERM AND TERMINATION. This Agreement and license will expire fifty (50) years from the date that

you install the SOFTWARE, if it is not terminated earlier. You may terminate it at any time by destroy-

ing the SOFTWARE together with all copies and merged portions in any form. It will also terminate

immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon such termina-

tion you agree to destroy the SOFTWARE, together with all copies and merged portions in any form.

TRADE SECRETS; TITLE. You acknowledge and agree that the structure, sequence and organization

of the SOFTWARE are the valuable trade secrets of 3Com and its suppliers. You agree to hold such

trade secrets in confidence. You further acknowledge and agree that ownership of, and title to, the

SOFTWARE and all subsequent copies thereof regardless of the form or media are held by 3Com and

its suppliers.

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FCC Class B Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is ecouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the

Model: Description:

3C460 HomeConnect USB Network Adapter

3C19260 HomeConnect 10 Mbps Ethernet Hub

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative docu-

ments:

ANSI C63.4-1992 Methods of Measurement

Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Part 15, subpart B

15.107 (e) Class B Conducted Limits

15.109 (g) Class B Radiated Emissions Limits

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HomeClick Network Software First!

Wait!

You must 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

3com 3C460 Quick start guide

Brand: 3com

Model: 3C460

Category: Software licenses/upgrades

Type: Quick start guide

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