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Client PC Requirements

The DynamicAccess LAN agent can be installed on a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows NT 3.51.

The DynamicAccess LAN agent is not supported on a PC running Windows 2000.

     
     
    CAUTION: Do not install the DynamicAccess LAN agent on a PC running Windows 98 SE 1. The installation will result in system failure.
     
     
    CAUTION: If you plan to install the DynamicAccess LAN agent on a multiprocessor PC running Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4, you must first download and install the appropriate Microsoft patch available at:

    http://www.3com.com/dynamicaccess/hotfixes

    Failure to install the patch will result in system failure.

The following table lists the minimum client requirements and recommended Microsoft Service Packs (if any) for the version of the DynamicAccess LAN agent that is included on the EtherCD.

     

    Operating System

    PC Requirements

    Recommended Microsoft Service Pack

    Windows 95

    486/75 MHz CPU

    16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)

    5 MB available hard drive space

    Windows 95 OSR2 or Service Pack 1

    Windows 98

    486/75 MHz CPU

    16 MB RAM (32 MB recommended)

    5 MB available hard drive space

    Any Service Pack except Windows 98 SE 1

    Windows NT 4.0

    Pentium/100 MHz CPU

    32 MB RAM

    5 MB available hard drive space

    Service Pack 3

    Windows NT 3.51

    Pentium/100 MHz CPU

    32 MB RAM

    5 MB available hard drive space

    Service Pack 5