Installing the MS Loopback Adapter

Use this procedure to install the MS Loopback Adapter.

Procedure

  1. From the Windows NT Control Panel, choose Network.

    The system displays the following prompt: Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now?

  2. Choose Yes.

    The system asks if your computer is wired to the network or connected via Remote Access (modem).

  3. Choose Wired to the Network > Next > Select from list.
  4. Choose MS Loopback Adapter from the dialog box and Next.
  5. Choose NetBEUI as the network protocol and then Next.
  6. Install the default network services by choosing Next > Next.

    The system asks for a directory path.

  7. Enter d:\i386\ (for Intel processors; use d:\alpha\ for Alpha systems) and load your Windows NT CD-ROM. (This assumes that your CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

    The system asks you to specify a Frame Type.

  8. Choose 802.3 and then Continue.

    The network bindings page appears.

  9. Choose Next to accept the bindings and Next again to start the network.
  10. Enter the name of your computer and workgroup and click Next.
  11. Restart your computer to activate Windows NT Networking.