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Your Home Network
System requirements
HomeConnect USB Network AdapterHomeConnect USB Network Adapter
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 SoftwareHomeClick Network Center Software
HomeClick Network Center Software
Windows 95 or higher
CD-ROM drive
Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing
Internet Connection SharingInternet Connection Sharing
Internet Connection Sharing
Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 Second Edition
Updates inc uded 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: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
•Avai ab e hard-disk space required:
- Typica insta ation requires approximate y 145 MB of avai ab e hard-disk space
(inc udes 75 MB for backup fi es during insta ation), but may range between 140 MB
and 245 MB, depending upon system configuration and options se ected.
•CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
•VGA or higher-reso ution monitor
•Microsoft Mouse or compatib e pointing device
Additiona items or services required to use certain features:Additiona items or services required to use certain features:
Additiona items or services required to use certain features:Additiona items or services required to use certain features:
Additiona 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
- Compatib e DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
•For broadcast TV and Web reception (North America on y):
- Pentium or higher processor
- Additiona 65 MB of hard-disk space
- Compatib e TV tuner card.
-Reception depends on avai abi ity 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
NotesNotes
Notes
• System requirements for Windows 98-based programs may exceed system
requirements described above for Windows 98.
•To get the fu benefits of preemptive mutitasking, you must run 32-bit,
Windows-based programs.
•Some o der software programs may not be compatib e with this program.
P ease check with your supp ier.
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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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If you bought the HomeConnect USB
Network Ada ter
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.
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b. Connect the USB Network Ad ater 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 Ada ter to Your Com uter
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 com uter.
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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 com uters 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 com uter 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:
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Move files from one com uter to another without
flo y 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 com uters, 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 com uters 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 rinter between multi le com uters
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 com uters 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.
Im ortant 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 u your Connection Sharing Com uter
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 p Con-
nection Sharing on this comp ter then follow the directions
in the associated Help topic. This will take about 5 minutes.
Set u other com uter 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 Ada ter
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 corres onding to a ort 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 i 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 tra n s m itte d o r
re c e i e d .
ON ON
Network connection
w ith info rm a tio n
b e in g tra n s m itte d o r
re c e i e d .
OFF OFF No network
con nection.
LED D escrip tion
Power
(g re 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 e 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 rt o f
n e tw o rk a c ti ity ; h o w e e r, if th e
LED appears 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 re 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 the p o rt a n d th e
p ie c e o f n e tw o rk e qu ip m 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 la to com uter 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 a ears 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 o t if USB is enabled on my comp ter?
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 t rn off my comp ter 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 comp ter 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 h b?
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-
p ter at a time?
No. You should only attach one USB Network Adapter to a com-
puter at any one time.
Can I npl g the USB Network Adapter while my comp ter 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 Tro bleshooter
1. On the Windows taskbar click Start and then click Help.
2. In Windows Help click Tro bleshooting.
3. If your computer is using Windows 98 click Windows 98
Tro bleshooters.
-or-
If your computer is using Windows 95 click Tro bleshooting.
4. If your computer is using Windows 98 click Networking.
-or-
If your computer is using Windows 95 click If yo have a
problem sing 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.
Workgro p 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-S eed 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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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 Yo 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 s pport information
thro gh 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: [phone]
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
[phone].
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 S pport
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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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
[phone]
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 [phone]
© Copyright 1999 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved
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 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.
COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights patents trade secrets or other rights in and to the SOFTWARE
(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
copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore you must treat the SOFTWARE like
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!
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. ollow the instruc-
tions in the Wizard to ensure proper setup of your
Network.
Install the
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