The 3C501 EtherLink Network Interface Card is a network device manufactured by 3Com. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This update - "3c501.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews, and has been downloaded 649 times. The total disk space used for this update is 44.2 KB.
3C501 EtherLink Network Interface Card
3c501.zip (44.2 KB)
NDIS and Netware ODI drivers for 3C501
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 18-Apr-2000
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To get the 3C501 EtherLink Network Interface Card driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the 3Com Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the 3Com website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DIAGS/ATFIX.EXE | 970 bytes | 26 Mar 1986 |
| DIAGS/3C501.EXE | 29.8 KB | 31 Oct 1986 |
| NETWARE/3C501.COM | 11.8 KB | 29 Nov 1990 |
| NDIS/MAC/ELNK.DOS | 7.3 KB | 5 Dec 1989 |
| NDIS/MAC/ELNK.NIF | 437 bytes | 16 May 1989 |
| NDIS/PROTOCOL.3CM | 3.2 KB | 12 Nov 1990 |
| NDIS/PRO.MSG | 1.4 KB | 14 Aug 1989 |
| NDIS/PROTMAN.DOS | 10.7 KB | 14 Aug 1989 |
| NDIS/PROH.MSG | 5.6 KB | 14 Aug 1989 |
| NDIS/NETBIND.EXE | 15.6 KB | 14 Aug 1989 |