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Installing the 
DynamicAccess LAN Agent
This chapter explains how to install and configure the DynamicAccess LAN agent on a PC 
running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT.
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, 
Windows XP, or Windows Me.
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.
NOTE: For an overview of the DynamicAccess LAN agent, see “DynamicAccess 
LAN Agent” on page 8. For detailed information on using, configuring, and 
troubleshooting the DynamicAccess LAN agent, refer to the 3Com DynamicAccess 
Technology User Guide on the EtherCD.
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://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q195/7/25.asp?FR=0
Failure to install the patch will result in system failure.
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
Latest Service Pack available from 
Microsoft
Windows NT 3.51 Pentium/100 MHz CPU
32 MB RAM
5 MB available hard drive space
Service Pack 5