Installing Client for Microsoft Networks with Other Networks

If you want to install the 32-bit, protected-mode Client for Microsoft Networks in addition to a network client from another vendor, follow these steps. For information about configuring and using this network client, see Chapter 8, "Windows 95 on Microsoft Networks."

Note Artisoft LANtastic cannot be used together with a 32-bit, protected-mode networking client such as Client for Microsoft Networks. This client can only be installed as the sole network client on the computer.

To install Client for Microsoft Networks after another network has been installed

  1. Start Windows 95 Setup as described in Chapter 3, "Introduction to Windows 95 Setup," and choose the Custom setup type.

    – Or –

    After Setup, double-click the Network option in Control Panel.

  2. In the Network Configuration dialog box, click the Add button. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, double-click Client.
  3. In the Select Network Client dialog box, click Microsoft in the Manufacturers list, and click Client for Microsoft Networks in the Network Clients list. Click OK.
  4. Usually hardware detection detects the correct network adapter and selects the corresponding driver. If you must add a network adapter, follow the steps in Chapter 7, "Introduction to Windows 95 Networking."
  5. In the Network Configuration dialog box, double-click the network adapter in the list of components. Verify the settings in the properties for the network adapter. Then click OK. For information, see Chapter 12, "Network Technical Discussion." See also the documentation for your network adapter to verify its software settings.

    Setup automatically installs a protected-mode version of any protocol that the installed network clients are using. If you need to install another protocol, follow the steps in Chapter 7, "Introduction to Windows 95 Networking."

  6. Click Next to continue with Setup.

    – Or –

    If you are adding support after Windows 95 has been installed, you must shut down and restart the computer.