how did you get tcp/ip supported?
I've actually been looking for a way to get the VMware emulated NIC and TCP/IP supported through the Dos VM in my collection.
When 3.11 was viable for internet connectivity, it was through a modem dialer that provided the interface for browser, gopher and what limited other programs where available in the Windows world.
The install of my Dos VM went clean but hit a dead end right there where I couldn't transfer anything more too it without emulating sneaker-net connections.