You have completed the hardware installation necessary to start operating your network. But, before you start sending those print jobs to the printer in the other room or start playing fast paced network games with your family, you need to tell your computers that they are connected to a network -– that is, you need to install the Networking System Software. This will consist primarily of installing device drivers for your Network Adapters. Device drivers help the operating system on your computer to identify and operate devices such as printers and Network Adapters.

! If you have Windows 95 version 4.00.950 or 4.00.950A, you will need to upgrade your operating system to either a newer version of Windows 95 or Windows 98. If you have version 4.00.950B or 4.00.950C, please use the "Windows 98 and Windows 95 (OSR2.x)" installation instructions.

If you have Windows 95, please refer to Step 1: Determine OS. Verify the Windows 95 version number you wrote down for each computer.