Etherfast® 10/100 Cardbus PC Cards

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EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards

Use this guide to install these Linksys Products:

Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card (PCMPC200 v2)

Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2) User Guide COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. EtherFast is a registered trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD- UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT- WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

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FCC STATEMENT The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi- dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or device • Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s • Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

005 pedx37 34 24 22 1 16 Appendix 11 Troubleshooting 6 Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 5 Windows 95 Installation and Setup Windows 98 Installation and Setup Cards EtherFast 10/100 Cardbus PC Installing the Cards EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Getting to Know the Introduction Table of Contents pcfctos50 52 48 49 47 41 37 40 Customer Support Specifications Crimping Your Own Network Cables Twisted-Pair Cabling and Beta Operating Systems Open Source, 39 Linux, Manually Installing the Network Components in or 2000 98, Starting Over in Windows 95, Windows 98 or 95 Client for Windows NT Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 or 95 Sharing Your Files and Printers

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The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards for the Eth the ultimate networking solution for your notebook PC. and Flexibility--that’s what makes the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards tems, including Windows Convenience 95, 98, 2000, and NT are supported. mize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and major operating sys- The 10/100 CardBus PC Cards also automatically adjust their speed to opti- life. yourand an automatic sleep mode to help conserve notebook PC’s battery book PCs, the 10/100 CardBus PC Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption 32-bit CardBus-equipped note- tering. Compatible with high-performance transfers, hot-swapin-one design, you’ll capability, file get fast and bus mas- its removable media coupler, CardBus PC Card and it’s or the Integrated all- Whether you choose the convenience of the standard CardBus PC card, with tional slots for use with other accessories. their and printers has never been easier.DSL modem, and more. Sharing files And any network connection including: Cable Ethernet-based modem, or Internet The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards allow you to connect with virtually Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible notebook PC networking! Introduction EtherFast

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About Fast Ethernet network as soon a new cable is plugged in. on--the card will automaticallyCard while it's turned reconnect itself to the wire" ability also allows network cables to be swapped with the EtherFast adjusts itself accordingly. Also known as NWAY, in the industry this "live mines the speed, duplex, network and polarity of the arriving packets and When a network cable is plugged in, the EtherFast Card automatically deter- virtually any network or on the road, while at the office regardless of speed. 100BaseTX networks without any special settings, allowing you to plug into The EtherFast with both 10BaseT and 10/100 CardBus PC Cards will run hub can be used to connect network segments of disparate speeds together. moved switch or a dual-speed to 100Mbps speeds for better performance-a be mixed are servers together-in scenarios, for example, where migration file network.Ethernet In environments where 10BaseT and Fast need to Ethernet 10BaseT network adapter, for example, cannot be attached directly to a Fast and FastEthernet cannot be readily Ethernet mixed together in most cases. A Unfortunately because of their speed and other technological differences, as 10BaseT, networks regular Ethernet typically at 10Mbps. run Fast networks. than regular is ten times faster Ethernet Ethernet Also known connectivity.multimedia, and Internet enough to handle the latest speed-dependent applications like video, than fast to as 100BaseTX, Fast(100Mbps), and sometimes referred is more Ethernet topology around. Operating at an incredible 100 million bits per second In recent years, Fast has emerged growing as the fastest Ethernet network

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About CardBus EtherFast used under some DOS-based network operating systems. under DOS. Linksys drivers have client enablers built-in so the card can be CardBus slot's manufacturer. Keep in mind that CardBus is not supported on their upgrades Web sites. If you don't have Web access, then contact your supplyto obtain new most manufacturers free downloadable services, fully utilize your your CardBus slot. If you hardware are upgrading and need Cards. Most CardBus PCs have that will allow pre-installed services you to Yes. than older PC CardBus PC Cards require different configurations service · Do I Need to Update My Card and Socket Services? Volts. tem. The CardBus card has been designed to only accept a power flow of 3.3 the way in. Also, you about overloading needn't worry the card's power sys- your CardBus PC Card into a 16-bit slot, the card will not slide all Card, your PC must be equipped with a CardBus slot. However, if you insert into the 16-Bit slot. In order to use a CardBus PC No. The card will not fit · Can I Use My CardBus PC Card in My Old PC Card Slot? any slower PC Card. Yes. CardBus slots are backwards-compatible, allowing them to accept almost · Can I Use My 16-Bit Cards in My CardBus Slot? transfers. work file applications and faster your PC's main processor.clogging up or interrupting net- This means faster allows data to be received and transmitted by the network adapter without Bus Mastering is a technique employed by CardBus and some PCI cards that · What is Bus Mastering? patibility. Some of the most frequently asked questions follow: Because CardBus is a new technology, there are many questions about com- ing the need for speed while vastly improving upon the old design. mastering 32-bit data processor and a lower power consumption rate, satisfy- period of time. data in a short The CardBus standard offers the speed of a bus were being slowed down by the computer's inability to move large amounts of With the older 16-bit PC Card standard, transfer speeds networking and file applications that were previously only available to PCI-equipped desktop PCs. Card International Association (PCMCIA), allow your laptop PC to utilize CardBus devices, which were developed by the Personal Computer Memory

® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 3 Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards LEDs

Link The LED will illuminate when the card is sucessfully connected to a network.

Act The Activity LED will flicker when data is being transmit ted or received over the network. Package Contents for the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 10/100 This LED will be illuminated when the card is operating at 100Mbps; dormant when operating at 10Mbps. • EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2 shown) • One Driver Disk • One User Guide and Registration Card The RJ-45 Port

The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your Category 3 or 5 network cabling. See page 48 for detailed information on network cabling.

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Installing the CardBus PC Card and Cabling Getting the Right Cable cabling and adjust itself accordingly. Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's cable into a Fast or 10BaseT hub. Ethernet The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC end of the EtherFast Card or media coupler. Then plug the other end of 4. 5 networkAttach one end of a category on the cable into the RJ-45 port place. See that the card is seated snugly up. facing in The 128-pin end goes in first. EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card into the slot with triangle on card 3. Locate your PC's CardBus slot (usually located on the side). Slide into place. coupler into the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. It should lock firmly 2. If you are installing the standard PC Card, snap the flat end of media 1. Turn off your PC and any devices attached to it. tion on how to crimp your own cables, go to page 49. used. For about Fast more information cabling, including informa- Ethernet stores. If you are using Fast 5 (or better) cable Category must be Ethernet, (328 feet) in length is required. Cabling can be obtained at most computer 5 networkcategory cable with RJ-45 tips that does not exceed 100 meters cabling. Although twisted-pair is available in different a styles and grades, 10BaseT or Fast hub with the right kind of twisted-pair network Ethernet Like most network devices, the EtherFast Card must be connected to a CardBus PC Cards Installing the EtherFast 10/100

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Choosing I/O and IRQ Values About the Software EtherFast BIOS will automatically assign an IRQ value. needed. IRQs are expressed in numerical values. Your computer’s system tain input or output events have and where the attention of PC is occurred the PC when cer- an IRQ is a signal that notifies Also known as an interrupt, as an abbreviationnumber that serves of a larger number. always expressed in hexadecimal values. A hexadecimal value is basically a CardBus PC Card must not be in use by any other devices. I/O values are data to and from a network. The I/O value you assign to the EtherFast 10/100 range that the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will use for transferring An I/O base address is the Input/Output area of your computer's Input/Output for it to use. EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires an I/O address and IRQ value Just like modems, mice, CD-ROMs, hard drives, and other devices, the drivers and the network at large. talk to the network whichwhich will finally will talk to the Card services, it will talk to your PC's card slot, 10/100 CardBus PC Card is up and running, Workgroups, NetWare, packet driver networks, and more. When the EtherFast work operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Windows for The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card disk includes drivers for many net- Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your network at large. always before your network drivers are loaded. ices are always up, and each time your PC is started loaded into memory in your DOS or up and running Windows NT computer's card slot. Card serv- CardBus PC Card comes with a generic enabler you can use to get the card es, or if you're not sure how to get yours working, the EtherFast 10/100 range of CardBus and PCMCIA cards. If your computer doesn't have servic- were installed by the manufacturer, making your PC compatible with a wide communicate with your computer. Your computer might have that services are special softwareSocket and card services drivers that allow a PC card to ware in order to work: The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires two different kinds of soft-

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Socket and Card Services have them. computer uses, or (2) how if your to get compatible computer doesn't services your out (1) what kind of services tact your to find computer's manufacturer the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's driver don't seem to work with your PC, con- If your computer doesn't have contained in and the generic services services, • Contact Your PC's Manufacturer 10/100 CardBus PC Card only. get the card recognized by the laptop and enable the slot to work with the CardBus Card for DOS or NT computers. The enabler tries to automatically installed), you may be able to use the enabler built into the driver of the If your computer doesn't have (or you don't know services what kind are in the Driver • Use Built-in Services choices: as well. yourCardBus slot, then you services need to upgrade You have two the computer's manufacturer. your If you PC by are upgrading adding a new Most CardBus-equipped PCs have pre-installed by socket and card services CardBus PC Card. installed in order to use the EtherFastneed some kind of services 10/100 into yourCardBus card when PC's CardBus slot. it is inserted Your PC will allowCardBus socket and card services your computer to recognize a with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. which values to determine PC's manufacturer available are currently for use value to use, contact your an I/O address or interrupt If you can't seem to find

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Enabler for DOS-Based Network Operating Systems How to Use the 10/100 CardBus PC Card’s EtherFast when you add the not to disturb them If there are already commands on the EMM386 line, try DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D3FF slightly): so that the new EMM386 line now looks something like this (it may vary NOEMS X=D000-D3FF Add the following command to the end of EMM386 line: for the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's client enabler to use. of memory an area a command to the end of EMM386 in order reserve It will probably be located near the beginning of the file. You will need to add DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE line that reads (or is similar to) the following: in a text Find editor. the file Scroll through the file. Open up your config.sys without disturbing them. are any already present in memory, services enabler will attempt to load itself Enabler also checks to see if any packages are loaded. If there other service CardBus PC Card not already in use. address values for the EtherFast 10/100 When enabler loads itself into memory, it tries to choose IRQ and I/O base card(s) before you'll be able to use them. PCMCIA cards in the future, you for those will need to obtain additional services CardBus PC Card. If you want to use other will only enable the EtherFast 10/100 EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. client enabler The card's hardware-specific built into the drivergeneric socket and card services that can be used to enable the The software disk provided with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card includes

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Windows 95, 98, and 2000 do not require the use of the enabler or memory exclusion. use of the enabler or memory N

e : Plug-and-Play operating systems such as 9 10 Network Driver Setup A A A A tions. These DOS-based OSes are listed below. covered in this User Guide have subdirectories that contain “read me” instruc- the program disk into yourthis user guide, insert PC. OSes not The supported from your favorite word processor. For the operating systems not covered in Follow carefully. these instructions You can view or print the setup directions :\ :\ :\ :\ NDIS WFW PKTDRV NETWARE DSsupport NDIS 2 1 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 311

Microsoft LAN Manager Sun PCNFS (with NDIS drivers) Lantastic Packet Driver Sun PCNFS (with ODI drivers) Personal NetWare NetWare Lite NetWare Client (DOS ODI)

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Installing the CardBus PC Card’s Driver Overview EtherFast Troubleshooting problem 1on page 34. and does not display the ceed to the next step. If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop of a Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card, which is okay. You can pro- controller or a PCI FastEthernet DEC 21143-based adapter instead Ethernet CardBus PC Card in your computer. The card may get recognized as a PCI 1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of EtherFast 10/100 To install the network driver, up your computer. Start CardBus PC Card on the Final Release of Microsoft Windows 98 only. The following are for setting up your EtherFast setup instructions 10/100 system configuration. current vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 98 you are using and your Please keep in mind that the installation procedure for network driver will network driver from the card's driver disk. to install the EtherFastinstructions 10/100 CardBus PC Card's Windows 98 EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card hardware in your computer, follow these 10/100 CardBus PC Card on Microsoft Windows 98. After installing the providedThe instructions in this section will help you to install the EtherFast Windows 98 Installation and Setup

10/100 CardBus PC Cards

from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card (PCMPC200 v2). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different. N

: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are New Hardware Found window, refer to 11 12 CardBus PC Card II Next sure that the adapter Windows had recognized the card as a 5. Windows will begin searching your drives device drivers. for the correct If continue. for the driver. Make sure that 4. A window will appear asking where you would like Windows 98 to search Next 3. Select Windows to do? click on EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Driver Disk into the floppy drive and 2. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the . A message will appear that reads . earlier, it will ask you to choose the type of driver to install. Make Next Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) Updated Driver (Recommended) . A window will appear and ask you . Click on Floppy disk drives Next . PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21143-based Windows found the Linksys EtherFast option is selected and click

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. 14. EtherFast name and password, enter them, and click and password.will appear requiring you to enter a username Make up a user- and 17. Once the computer has restarted Windows is up, a Logon window (ACT) light will be flickering or solid. the network is detected, Link light will be on, and the the green Activity Look at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. If your cabling is properly attached and from the floppy drive. puter. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the Driver Disk s Ye Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on 16. Once Windows the System Settings is done copying files, the necessary Windows to the appropriate location, (e.g., “D:\win98”, “C:\windows\options\cabs”). Windows Direct 98 CD-ROM or the location of 98 installation files. 15. Click on the you can’t change it, skip to T access control and you don’t see any others If you only see computers that are running the same operating system as you see your computer If you see all computers on the network except yours, and the other PCs can't Troubleshooting problem 6 on page 35. If you only see your computer in Network Neighborhood times to refresh the screen. If you don't see anything at all on page 37). the instructions Network Neighborhood, you need to enable names of the other PCs on network. In order to see other computers in Neighborhood 18. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the lem 3 on page 34. not appear or if it does allow you to log on, refer to Troubleshooting prob- Esc Optional: to restart your PC. If youto restart don't see this window, simply your com- restart

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® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards Click on the is selected. If the setting on User-Level access control and icon. You should see an icon for OK , see Troubleshooting problem 7 on page 35. button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Access Control roubleshooting , go to Troubleshooting problem 10 on page 36. , press the F5 key on your keyboard a few OK problem 5 on page 35. tab. Make sure that File and Printer Sharing . Do not click the Entire Network , skip to Shared-level Cancel , and the Network (refer to or 15 16 Overview using and your current system configuration. using and your current er will vary slightly depending on the edition of Windows 95 Note Version your CardBus PC card. B should support CardBus device. dard. If you release or version have the first A, you two versions of The first Windows the CardBus stan- 95 alone do not support · Windows 95 version · Windows 95 version · Windows release) 95 (the first three versionsThere are currently of Windows 95: by the later version of Windows 95 (version B) and better. it into your computer. However, the new CardBus standard is only supported is designed to be automatically detected by Windows 95 as soon you insert The standard 16-bit PC Card is a Plug and-Play network adapter that er from the card's driver disk. to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card's Windows 95 network driv- CardBus PC Card hardware in your computer, follow below the instructions Card on Microsoft Windows 95. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 Follow below the instructions to install your EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Windows 95 Installation and Setup

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2. While the 2. While Troubleshooting problem 1 on page 34. dows desktop and does not display the CardBus PC Card in your computer. If Windows 95 goes directly to the win- 1. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of EtherFast 10/100 To install the network driver, up your computer. Start EtherFast click on EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Driver Disk into the floppy drive and proper location, (e.g., “D:\win95”, “C:\windows\options\cabs”). Click the CD-ROM insert or disks as needed,files, and direct Windows 95 to the If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation or setup 4. Windows onto your 95 will begin computer. copying a number of files lem 2 on page 34. If Windows the driver for the card, cannot find skip to Troubleshooting prob- 10/100 CardBus PC Card II driver ers. A message will appear that reads 3. Windows will begin searching your floppy drive device driv- for the correct ®

Next 10/100 CardBus PC Cards Update Device Driver Wizard . . Click on Windows found the Linksys EtherFast New Hardware Found window is visible, put the Linksys Finish . window, refer to OK . 17 18 TCP/IP NetBEUI IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II Client for Microsoft Networks 6. Make sure that the following network components are installed: Click on the 5. Double-click on the Click on Once you are back at the Windows 95 desktop, click on the asked if you want your computer, to restart click to your system. WindowsWhen copying files all of the necessary will finish the installation. 9-11 on page 19. Otherwise, continue with name. If so, refer to instructions During the installation, Windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup “pc200” , type “ If Windows containing the letters “cb102.sys” or asks you to supply a file Settings Configuration a:\ , then ” in the box that pops up as shown below. Click Network Control Panel tab. icon. The Network window will appear. .

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® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards v Identification e are missing . TCP/IP protocol window. Click , you'll need to install them manually. Refer to tab. Type the name of your computer in the OK , refer to your system administrator . section on page 46. both Client for y compo boxes in - 19 20 (ACT) light will be flickering or solid. the network is detected, Link light will be on, and the the green Activity Look at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. If your cabling is properly attached and the Driver Disk from the floppy drive. 13. Click on the 12. can’t change it, skip to T access control Computer computer by clicking on the If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows your 95 and restart s Ye Change 14. Once Windows the is done copying files, the necessary Windows to the appropriate location, (e.g., “D:\win95”, “C:\windows\options\cabs”). Windows Direct 95 CD-ROM or the location of 95 installation files. Optional: to restart your PC. to restart window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on , then click Click on the is selected. If the setting on User-Level access control and you OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your es Ye obehoigpolm5o ae35. roubleshootingproblem 5 on page . The installation is complete. Remember to remove Access Control Start Start button, then tab. Make sure that

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Network Neighborhood 10/100 CardBus PC Cards of Esc icon. You should see an icon for the , see Troubleshooting problem 7 in on page 35. button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the File and Printer Sharing , go to Troubleshooting problem 10 on page 36. , press the F5 key on your keyboard a few , you need to enable refer to page 37 of this User nieNetwork Entire File and Printer , skip to OK . Do not click Network , and/or 21 22 Overview computer, follow to install the network these instructions driver. After physically installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card in your Setup Windows 2000 Installation and .Windows will display the 2. your computer and boot up Start Windows 2000. 1. .The 3. your device (Recommended)” When Click Install Hardware Device Drivers Next Ethernet Controller

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Locate Driver Files Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II 10/100 CardBus PC Cards Finish “Floppy disk drives” . refer to the Windows 2000 documentation If you want or printers, to share files Installation is complete. dialog box will appear. dialog box will appear. Click Disk option, insert the option, insert into your floppy drive. Click Linksys EtherFast dialog box will appear. Next . Next . 23 24 Installing NT Networking & the EtherFast Card Driver Overview . If you have not previously installed Windows NT networking on your 3. . After clicking on 1. . Put a checkmark next to the 2. 2. Click on 1. To or install the network driver for an NT 4.0 Server Workstation installation, as you might be asked to supply it. PC. You should have your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy during the The following will set up an NT 4.0 server/workstation instructions on your Setup Windows NT 4.0 Installation and • If you see this message, click • If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Skip to not installed. Do you want to install it now? computer, a message will appear that reads: Network Log into Windows NT step 1 on page 30. EtherFast Card's network driver, and continue with step 1 below. Start

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® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards Network Neighborhood 33 34 Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 95 and 98 Domain Server could be found to validate and Password.” your Username Domain Server “No a window appears that reads, 4. and password, After entering a username 3. The Windows Logon screen doesn’t appear after you restart your computer. 2. Windows can’t locate the driver for EtherFast Card device. or it continues to detect the card each time you restart your PC. installed, 1. Windows doesn’t detect new hardware with the EtherFast Card hardware Troubleshooting • Check in the • Click on Start, Shut Down,• Click on Start, then Close All Programs and Logon as a • The diskette may may be defective be missing. Make sure the or files • You may have the wrong diskette into your inserted PC’s drive. • You may have previously a new aborted hardware setup. Follow the direc- • PC slot. yourTry card into an alternate inserting • You might not have or securely the PC card correctly into the inserted • Click • on OK unchecked. Once you have made sure that it is unchecked click on the Properties Properties Installed the on installed. ing. Contact your computer’s for help. manufacturer problem, your PC’s may manufacturer network- have disabled Windows’ Different User, (in Windows 98, select “Win95” for Window 95 or “Win98” for Windows 98. with “pc200” or a folder called in a:\ starting disk has a few files tions on page 41. ed into the appropriate slot. appropriate slot of your computer. Check that the card is securely insert- button and restart yourbutton and restart computer. Configuration Start box, highlight window, make sure that button. Once you are in the Device Manager , Settings tab. Under , Client for Microsoft Networks Control Panel to verify the network card is properly The Following Network Components are Log on to Windows NT Domain Log Off

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ton. Click TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP on its own, then click on the Remove but- click on Network. with the words Click once on the component entry require it. To Settings, Control Panel, then double- do this, click on Start, networking if your networkTCP/IP component from doesn’tWindows’ administrator or your Windows documentation for proper settings. tion. If you require check with yourTCP/IP to be configured, network in correctly. in this guide for directions. setup instructions Verify that you have logged then re-install. drivers. To clean your system of the old installation, go to page 41 and page 37. name and protocol. network. Make sure each PC on the network is using the same workgroup on the hub. changing to a new cable that you know is working, or use a different port ting Link or Activity lights on both the EtherFast Card and your hub. Try choose a user level for security reasons. Networks networkensure that your primary logon is set to Networks

® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards . . On the OK when finished and restart your PC. and restart when finished Configuration File and Printer Sharing tab of the Network Properties Client for Microsoft Client for NetWare . To do so, go to window, 35 36 Windows 98). can only see other Windows 95 computers and not any computer running your PC is running Windows 95 and it operating system as your computer (i.e., 10. In Network Neighborhood you can only see computers running the same • Now make sure that the you are using the same protocol(s) and work- • Choose • The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows • If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and Workgroup name (in group name on the 95 and 98 computers. group To do this, click window that comes up and click Find Now. the operating systems. Click on the Settings on Settings of the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol byproperties clicking on computers (see page 44 if you need to add this protocol). Bring up the 98. Follow these instructions: computers, enable NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 95 and Identification to install any needed protocol(s). sure that they are the same. If any protocols are missing, refer to page 44 Configuration check next to When asked to restart yourWhen asked PC, remove to restart any floppy disks and click OK your entire network. Be sure to do this on all of your computers that are having trouble seeing Properties Configuration again. Windows to your computer. will copy the appropriate files Start , , Control Panel Control Panel , I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX . Now, to install NetBIOS, click on the Find tab), and Windows 95 computers can't see Windows 98 tab. Compare the protocols on both computers and make tab and highlight , Computer , then double-click the on two different computers running Windows Network and type the name of computer in IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

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3, and 2 becomes 6. See the diagrams one end to the other: wire 1 becomes the order of wires change from the other end. In a crossover cable, cable are also wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the used. In a straight-through cable, cable to the other. All 8 wires are from one end of the inside that run cable has 8 thin, color-coded wires or crossover cables. 5 A Category or crimped as either straight-through 5 cablesCategory can be purchased cabling, or cut and crimp your own. You 5 can buy pre-made Category Linksys Instant EtherFast

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10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Environmentals 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Specifications EtherFast ot:One 10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto-Sensing Port IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, PCMCIA CardBus CardBus-compliant PC Speed PCM200 v2 Ports: Standards: System: Model Number: trg uiiy 5% to 90% Non-Condensing 10% to 85% Non-Condensing 3V, 180mA, 30mA Sleep Mode Storage Humidity: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C 70°C) FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial, Operating Humidity: Storage Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C 49°C) 1.8 oz. (56g) Operating Temperature: 4.7” x 2.6” 0.75” (119mm 66mm 19mm) Certifications: Power: Unit Weight: Dimensions: 5 UTP (or better) Category Link, Activity, 10/100 Mbps LED Status Lights: Topology: Star Cabling: ®

Half Duplex Full Duplex 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 20Mbps or 200Mbps : 10Mbps or 100Mbps : UL and CSA Listed 51 52 obligation to notify any individual or entity. the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without ance, merchantability,Linksys reserves for any purpose. particular or fitness all accompanying disclaims its quality, software, and specifically perform- with respect to its products or the contents use of this documentation and Linksys makes or representation, expressed, no warranty implied, or statutory, UCTS. DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD- USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI- LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ the package and include your original proof of purchase. a product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of to obtain a Return Customer Support Authorization Number. When returning product proves defective period, during this warranty contact Linksys one (1) year from the date of purchase. If material and workmanship use for under normal CardBus PC Card is free from physical defects in Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100 Linksys Warranty Information FTP Site Web E-mail Fax Information Customer Support addresses below.Internet PC Card, at one of the phone numbers or contact Linksys Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast 10/100 CardBus Customer Support Tampering with or disassembling this product voids its warranty.

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