3C015, 3Com(R) Corporation June 2,1998 Optional Upgrade for DynamicAccess(R) Software ========================================================== This disk contains the 3Com DynamicAccess software release 1.5, which is an optional upgrade from the DynamicAccess software that is installed when you set up your NIC driver. DynamicAccess software is for PCs running Windows 95 or Windows NT. NOTE: This disk does not contain NIC drivers. Please contact your network administrator about using DynamicAccess software at your site. For Network Administrators --------------------------------- To extract the DynamicAccess software and instruction files: Double-click the DA15SW2.EXE file. The unzipped files expand by default into the directory: 3COMDA15, with the following subdirectories: --> DA15SW which contains all the software files you need --> INSTALLATION which contains the installation instructions, starting with Instructions.html Be sure to review the License agreement before you start using DynamicAccess software and register your software with 3Com. You can register via the web at http://www.3Com.com/dareg1 . For any additional information about DynamicAccess software, check the 3Com web site at: http://www.3Com.com/dynamicaccess For non-technical questions or comments about the DynamicAccess software version 1.5 product, please send e-mail to: DA_Feedback@3com.com. NOTE: DynamicAccess software instructions are intended for network administrators who have experience installing software and using management tools for an Ethernet network. To read the installation and configuration details, you need a web browser. System Requirements for DynamicAccess Software ---------------------------------------------------- These client requirements are the minimum suggested for running DynamicAccess software version 1.5. -- PC running Windows 95, 486/75 MHz CPU, 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended), 5 MB of available hard disk space -- PC running Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0, Pentium/100 MHz CPU, 32 MB of RAM, 5 MB of available hard disk space -- Any NDIS 3-compliant network interface card (NIC) for Fast IP and GMRP or 3Com Ethernet/Fast Ethernet NIC for other DynamicAccess software features Additional requirements for your network or end nodes according to the DynamicAccess software features you want to implement are outlined in this table. DynamicAccess Feature Standards Network NIC Protocol Requirements Requirements Requirements ============================================================================== dRMON RMON For the Edge Monitor: 3Com None Windows NT Ethernet/Fast Workstation or Server, Ethernet NICs version 3.51 or 4.0 with proper Service Packs Fast IP NHRP, Layer 2 switched path At least NDIS 3- TCP/IP 802.1p/Q between end nodes on compliant separate subnets, with Ethernet/Fast central router between Ethernet NICs IP subnets Traffic 802.1p,PACE IEEE 802.1p or 3Com IP or IPX Prioriti- RFC,IP ToS switches enabled with Ethernet/Fast zation PACE(TM) technology Ethernet NICs Efficient 802.1p, IEEE 802.1p GMRP At least NDIS 3- None Multicast GMRP switches compliant Control Ethernet/Fast Ethernet NICs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For maximum performance and reliability when you run DynamicAccess software, 3Com strongly recommends that the latest Microsoft Service Pack for that operating system be installed on any computer on which you plan to install DynamicAccess software. The Service Pack levels that were current at the time of product release are as follows: --> For Windows 95: either the Windows 95 OSR2 release or Windows 95 with Service Pack 1 --> For Windows NT 3.51: Service Pack 5 --> For Windows NT 4.0: Service Pack 3 To determine whether you have Windows 95 OSR2 or Windows 95 with Service Pack 1, right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties. In the General tab, the notation 4.00.950 B indicates that the OSR2 release of Windows 95 is installed. The notation 4.00.950a indicates that Service Pack 1 for Windows 95 is installed. To determine the Service Pack level for Windows NT, check the displayed Service Pack level on the boot screen. Or, open the Control Panel and select About Windows NT from the Help menu. Check Microsoft's World Wide Web page for the most current Service Pack at http://www.microsoft.com.