Linksys PCMPC100 v3 PCM100 v2 PC Card User Guide PDF

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FCC STATEMENT The EtherFast 10/100 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 residential 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 par- ticular 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 receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible notebook PC networking! The EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards allow you to connect with virtually any Ethernet- based network or Internet connection including: Cable modem, DSL modem, and more. Sharing files and printers has never been easier, and their single-slot designs are perfect for slim notebooks--freeing up your additional slots for use with other accessories.

Whether you choose the convenience of the standard PC card, with its remov- able media coupler, or the Integrated PC Card and its all-in-one design, youll get fast file transfers, hot-swap capability*, and bus mastering. Compatible with PCMCIA-equipped notebook PCs, the 10/100 PC Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption and an automatic sleep mode to help conserve your notebook PCs battery life.

The 10/100 PC Cards also automatically adjust their speed to optimize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and major operating systems, includ- ing Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, and NT are supported. Convenience and Flexibility--thats what makes the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards the ultimate networking solution for your notebook PC.Package Contents for the Eth

*When used with Plug-and-Play Operating Systems

Table of Contents Introduction 1

The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Cards 1 About Fast Ethernet 2 Package Contents 3

Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards 4 LEDS / The RJ-45 Port 4

Installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards 5 Getting the Right Cable / Installing the PC Card and Cabling 5 About the Software / Choosing I/O and IRQ Values 6 Socket and Card Services 7 How to Use the 10/100 PC Cards Enabler for DOS-Based Network 8 Network Driver Setup 9

Windows 95 Installation and Setup 10

Windows 98 Installation and Setup 16

Windows Millennium Installation and Setup 22

Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 25

Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 35

Troubleshooting 39

Appendix 42 Sharing Your Files and Printers 42 Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 or 95 44 Windows 98 or 95 Client for Windows NT 45 Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, or 2000 46 Manually Installing the Network Components in

Windows 95 and Windows 98 51 Linux, Open Source, and Beta Operating Systems 52 Twisted-Pair Cabling 53 Crimping Your Own Network Cables 54 Specifications 55 Linksys Warranty Information 57

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EtherFast 10/100 PC Card One Driver Disk One User Guide and Registration Card

EtherFast 10/100 PC Card One Dongle Cord One Driver Disk One User Guide and Registration Card

Package Contents for the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card (PCM100 V2)

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In recent years, Fast Ethernet has emerged as the fastest growing network topology around. Operating at an incredible 100 million bits per second (100Mbps), and sometimes referred to as 100BaseTX, Fast Ethernet is more than fast enough to handle the latest speed-dependent applications like video, multimedia, and Internet connectivity.

Fast Ethernet is ten times faster than regular Ethernet networks. Also known as 10BaseT, regular Ethernet networks typically run at 10Mbps.

Unfortunately because of their speed and other technological differences, Ethernet and Fast Ethernet cannot be readily mixed together in most cases. A 10BaseT network adapter, for example, cannot be attached directly to a Fast Ethernet network. In environments where 10BaseT and Fast Ethernet need to be mixed together - in migration scenarios, for example, where file servers are moved to 100Mbps speeds for better performance - a switch or a dual-speed hub can be used to connect network segments of disparate speeds together.

The EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards will run with both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks without any special settings, allowing you to plug into virtually any network while at the office or on the road, regardless of speed. When a network cable is plugged in, the EtherFast Card automatically determines the speed, duplex, and polarity of the arriving network packets and adjusts itself accord- ingly. Also known in the industry as NWAY, this "live wire" ability also allows network cables to be swapped* with the EtherFast Card while it's turned on--the card will automatically reconnect itself to the network as soon as a new cable is plugged in.

*When used with Plug-and-Play Operating Systems

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About Fast Ethernet

Package Contents for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3)

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Installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards

Like most network devices, the EtherFast Card must be connected to a 10BaseT or Fast Ethernet hub with the right kind of twisted-pair network cabling. Although twisted-pair is available in different styles and grades, this installation requires a category 5 network cable with RJ-45 connectors, not exceeding 100 meters (328) feet in length. Cabling can be obtained at most computer stores. If you are using Fast Ethernet, Category 5 (or better) cable must be used. For more information about Fast Ethernet cabling, including information on how to crimp your own cables, go to the Crimping Your Own Network Cables section of the Appendix.

1. Turn off your PC.

2. If you are installing the standard PC Card, connect the flat end of the media coupler to the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. It should lock firmly into place.

3. Locate your PC's PCMCIA slot (usually located on the side). Slide the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card into the slot with the triangle on the card facing up. The 128-pin end goes in first. Make sure that the card is seated snugly in place.

4. Attach one end of a UTP category 5 network cable into the RJ-45 port on the end of the EtherFast Card or media coupler. Then plug the other end of the cable into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT network device. The EtherFast 10/100 PC Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's cabling and adjust itself accordingly.

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Installing the PC Card and Cabling

Getting the Right Cable

Note: If the PC Card does not fit all the way into the slot, check your PCs documentation to be sure that your laptop has a PCMCIA slot.

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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.

10/100 This LED will be illuminated when the card is operating at 100Mbps; dormant when operating at 10Mbps.

The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your Category 3 or 5 network cabling. Refer to the section on Twisted Pair Cabling for detailed information on network cabling.

LEDs

The RJ-45 Port

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If you can't seem to find an I/O address or interrupt value to use, contact your PC's manufacturer to determine which values are currently available for use with the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card.

Socket and card services allow your computer to recognize a PCMCIA card when it is inserted into your PC's PCMCIA slot. Your PC will need some kind of services installed in order to use the EtherFast 10/100 PCMCIA PC Card.

Most PCMCIA-equipped PCs have socket and card services pre-installed by the computer's manufacturer. If you are upgrading your PC by adding a new PCMCIA slot, then you need to upgrade your services as well. You have two choices:

Use Built-in Services in the Driver If your computer doesn't have services (or you don't know what kind are installed), you may be able to use the enabler built into the driver of the PCM- CIA Card for DOS or NT computers. The enabler tries to automatically get the card recognized by the laptop and enable the slot to work with the 10/100 PC Card only.

Contact Your PC's Manufacturer If your computer doesn't have services, and the generic services contained in the 10/100 PC Card's driver don't seem to work with your PC, contact your computer's manufacturer to find out what kind of services your computer uses, or how to get compatible services if your computer doesn't have them.

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The EtherFast 10/100 PC Card requires two different kinds of software in order to work:

Socket and card services are special software drivers that allow a PC card to communicate with your computer. Your computer might have services that were installed by the manufacturer, making your PC compatible with a wide range of CardBus and PCMCIA cards. If your computer doesn't have services, or if you're not sure how to get yours working, the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card comes with a generic enabler you can use to get the card up and running in your DOS or Windows NT computer's card slot. Card services are always loaded into memory each time your PC is started up, and always before your network driv- ers are loaded.

Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your network at large. The EtherFast 10/100 PC Card disk includes drivers for many network operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, NT, Windows for Workgroups, NetWare, packet driver networks, and more. When the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card is up and running, it will talk to your PC's card slot, which will talk to the Card services, which will finally talk to the network drivers and the network at large.

Just like modems, mice, CD-ROMs, hard drives, and other devices, the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card requires an I/O address and an IRQ value.

An I/O base address is the Input/Output area of your computer's Input/Output range that the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card will use for transferring data to and from a network. The I/O value you assign to the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card must not be in use by any other devices. I/O values are always expressed in hexa- decimal values. A hexadecimal value is basically a number that serves as an abbreviation of a larger number.

Also known as an interrupt, an IRQ is a signal that notifies the PC when cer- tain input or output events have occurred and where the attention of the PC is needed. IRQs are expressed in numerical values. Your computers system BIOS will automatically assign an IRQ value.

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Note: Plug-and-Play operating systems like Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, (also known as Windows 95 Version B) Millennium , and 2000 will usually assign available I/O and IRQ values to the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card automatically, making the card's installation quick and easy.

Socket and Card Services

Note: Plug-and-Play operating systems like Windows 95,98, Millennium, and 2000 have socket and card services built into the operating system. You dont need to install them if you are using these Operating Systems.

Choosing I/O and IRQ Values

About the Software

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Follow these instructions carefully. You can view or print the setup directions from your favorite word processor. For the operating systems not covered in this user guide, insert the program disk into your PC. The supported Operating Systems not covered in this User Guide have subdirectories that contain read me instructions. These DOS-based Operating Systems are listed below.

A:\NETWARE NetWare Client (DOS ODI) NetWare Lite Personal NetWare Sun PCNFS (with ODI drivers)

A:\PKTDRV Packet Driver

A:\WFW311 Windows for Workgroups 3.11

A:\NDIS2 NDIS support Lantastic Sun PCNFS (with NDIS drivers) Microsoft LAN Manager

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The software disk provided with the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card includes generic socket and card services built into the driver that can be used to enable the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. The card's hardware-specific client enabler will only enable the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. If you want to use other PCMCIA cards in the future, you will need to obtain additional services for those card(s) before you'll be able to use them.

When enabler loads itself into memory, it tries to choose IRQ and I/O base address values for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card not already in use.

Enabler also checks to see if any other service packages are loaded. If there are any services already present in memory, enabler will attempt to load itself without disturbing them.

Open up your config.sys file in a text editor. Scroll through the file. Find the line that reads (or is similar to) the following:

DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE

It will probably be located near the beginning of the file. You will need to add a command to the end of the EMM386 command in order to reserve an area of memory for the 10/100 PC Card's client enabler to use.

Add the following command to the end of the EMM386 line:

NOEMS X=D000-D3FF

so that the new EMM386 line now looks something like this (it may vary slightly):

DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D3FF

If there are already commands on the EMM386 line, try not to disturb them when you add the NOEMS X=D000-D3FF

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Network Driver SetupHow to Use the 10/100 PC Cards Enabler for DOS-Based Network Operating Systems

Note: Plug-and-Play operating systems such as Windows 95, 98, 2000, and Millennium do not require the use of the enabler or memory exclu- sion.

Note: When loading the enabler, it must be saved in the autoexec.dat.

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2. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Driver Disk into the floppy drive and click the Next button.

3. Windows will begin searching your floppy drive for the correct device driv- ers. A message will appear stating that Windows found the driver for the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Click the Finish but- ton.

If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

4. Windows 95 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer. If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation or setup files, insert your Windows CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 95 to the proper location, (e.g., D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs). Click the OK button.

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Windows 95 Installation and Setup

Follow the instructions below to install your EtherFast 10/100 PC Card on Microsoft Windows 95. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer, follow the instructions below to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card's Windows 95 network driver from the card's driver disk.

The standard 16-bit PC Card standard is a Plug and-Play network adapter that is designed to be automatically detected by Windows 95 as soon as you insert it into your computer.

There are currently three versions of Windows 95:

Windows 95 (the first release) Windows 95 version A Windows 95 version B, also called OSR2

Please keep in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the edition of Windows 95 OSR2 you are using and your current system configuration.

To install the network driver, start up your computer.

1. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card in your computer. If Windows 95 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the Update Device Driver window, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

Overview

Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card v3 (PCMPC100 v3). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card v3 (PCM100 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.

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If other components are listed, this is fine. However, if any components are miss- ing, you'll need to install them manually. Refer to Manually Installing the Network Components sec- tion.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows 95 docu- mentation. Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

7. In the Primary Network Logon box, make sure that Client for Microsoft Networks is selected from the pull down menu. When you reboot, you will be prompted for a user name and password for Microsoft Networking.

8. To enable File and Printer Sharing, click on the File and Print Sharing but- ton, then put a check mark next to both boxes in the window. Click the OK button.

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If Windows asks you to supply a file containing the letters pc100, type a:\ in the box that pops up as shown below. Click the OK button.

During the installation, Windows may ask you for a computer and work- group name. If so, refer to steps 9 and 10 in this section. Otherwise, con- tinue with the installation.

Windows will finish copying all of the necessary files to your system. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click the No button.

Once you are back at the Windows 95 desktop, click on the Start button. Click on Settings, then Control Panel.

5. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

6. Make sure that the following network components are installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) TCP/IP

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Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for TCP/IP configuration or trou- bleshooting.

Note: Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

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14. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on theYes button to restart your PC.

If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 95 and restart your computer by clicking on the Start button, then Shut Down, select Restart the Computer, then click theYes button. The installation is com- plete. Remember to remove the Driver Disk from the floppy drive.

15. Once the computer has restarted, look at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the green Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid.

16. A Logon window will appear. Make up a username and password and click OK. Do not click the Cancel or Esc button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

17. Once you are at the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see an icon for the Entire Network, and/or the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see your other computers and shared resources in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing. For help, refer to Sharing Your Files and Printers in the Appendix .

If you don't see anything at all, press the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen.

If you only see your computer in Network Neighborhood, if you only see computers that are running the same operating system as you and you dont see any others, or if you see all computers on the network except yours, and the other PCs can't see your computer, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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9. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. (e.g., Dino, Alpha, etc.)

10. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. Make sure to use the same case that is used on your other computers.

11. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

12. Optional: Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you cant change it, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

13. Click on the OK button. If your system asks you for your Windows 95 CD- ROM or the location of the 95 installation files, direct Windows to the appropriate location, (e.g., D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs).

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2. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Driver Disk into the floppy drive and click the Next button. A window will appear and ask What do you want Windows to do?

3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click the Next button.

4. A window will appear asking where you would like Windows 98 to search for the driver. Select "Specify a location" and enter A:\Win98 into the drop- down box. Click Next to continue.

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Windows 98 Installation and Setup

After installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer, fol- low these instructions to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card's Windows 98 network driver from the card's driver disk.

Please keep in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 98 you are using and your current system configuration.

To install the network driver, Start up your computer.

1. The Add New Hardware Wizard window will appear. Click the Next button. If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display this window, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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Overview

Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card (PCM100 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.

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When asked if you want to restart your computer, click No. Once you are back at the Windows 98 desktop, click on the Start button, click Settings, then Control Panel.

7. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

8. Make sure that the following network components are installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) TCP/IP

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. This is fine. However, if any components list- ed above are missing, you'll need to install them manually. Refer to the Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows 95 and Windows 98 section of the Appendix.

9. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

10. To enable File and Printer Sharing, click on the File and Print Sharing but- ton, then put a check mark next to both boxes in the window. Click OK.

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5. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. Once Windows has located the driver, the window below will appear indi- cating that it located the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card v3 (PCMPC100 v3). Click Next.

If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

6. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer. If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 98 installation or setup files, insert the CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 98 to the proper location, (e.g., C:\windows\options\cabs, D:\win98, or the appropri- ate drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). If Windows asks you to supply a driver that contains the letters PC100, type a:\win98 in the box that pops up. Click OK.

During the installation, Windows may ask you for a computer and work- group name. If so, refer to steps 11-13 in this section. Otherwise, continue with the installation. Windows will finish copying all of the necessary files to your system. Click Finish.

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Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or trou- bleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

Note: DO NOT press Skip or Cancel at any time during the installation. Doing so will prevent your driver from being properly installed on your PC.

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16. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the Driver Disk from the floppy drive.

If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 98 and restart your computer by clicking on the Start button, then Shut Down, select Restart the Computer, then click Yes. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the Driver Disk from the floppy drive.

17. Once the computer has restarted, look at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the green Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid.

18. Once Windows is up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password. Make up a username and password, enter them, and click OK. Do not click the Cancel or Esc button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

19. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see an icon for Entire Network, and the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see other computers and shared resources in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing (refer to the section titled such).

If you don't see anything at all, press the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen.

If you only see your computer in Network Neighborhood, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

If you see all computers on the network except yours, and the other PCs can't see your computer, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

If you only see computers that are running the same operating system as you and you dont see any others, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

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11. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your com- puter in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network (e.g., Dino, Titus, etc.).

12. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the net- work. Make sure that the case and spelling of the workgroup matches what is used on your other computers.

13. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

14. Optional: Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you cant change it, skip to Troubleshooting problem 5.

15. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 98 CD-ROM or the location of the 98 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (e.g., D:\win98, C:\windows\options\cabs).

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Windows Millennium Installation and Setup The instructions provided in this section will help you to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card on Microsoft Windows Millennium. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer, follow these instruc- tions to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card's Windows Millenium network driver from the card's driver disk.

To install the network driver, Start up your computer.

1. Start your computer. Windows will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card in your computer and display the Update Device Driver Wizard window.

2. Insert the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Driver Disk into your Notebook PCs floppy disk drive and click Next.

3. Select the Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) option. Click Next.

Installing the PC Cards Driver

Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card (PCM100 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.

4. If you are asked to supply a path for the driver, type A:\WINME in the drop-down box that appears and click Next.

5. Once Windows has located the driver, a message will appear that reads Windows is now ready to install the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card V3 driver. Click Next.

Windows will begin copying the necessary files onto your computer.

If Windows asks you to supply the original Windows ME CD-ROM, insert it now and direct Windows to the proper location for the disk (e.g., c:\win- dows\options\Install or D:\Win9x).

If Windows asks you to supply a driver containing the letters pc100, enter a:\ in the Copy Files From box and click Enter.

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Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup

The following instructions will set up an NT 4.0 server/workstation on your PC. You should have your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy during the installation, as you might be asked to supply it.

To install the network driver for an NT 4.0 Server or Workstation

1. Log into Windows NT as a network administrator.

2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on the Network icon.

3. If you have not previously installed Windows NT networking on your com- puter, a message will appear that reads: Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now?

If you see this message, click Yes to install NT networking along with the EtherFast Card's network driver, and continue with step 1 below.

If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Skip to the section entitled Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already Installed.

1. After clicking on Yes, the Network Setup Wizard window will appear. 2. Put a checkmark next to the Wired to the network option. Click Next.

Installing NT Networking & the EtherFast Card Driver

Overview

Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card (PCM100 v3), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.

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6. When the following window appears, click Finish. When you are asked if you want to restart your computer, remove any Driver Disks from the flop- py disk drive, click Yes, and allow your system to restart.

7. After Windows restarts, enter a User Name and a Password when prompted, and click the OK button.

8. Once you are back on the Windows desktop, you can make the necessary changes to your systems network settings by clicking on the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon.

9. When the above window is displayed, click on the Configuration tab. Confirm that all the following network components are installed: Client for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) TCP/IP To set up File and Printer Sharing, or to configure Client for Microsoft Networks or Client for Netware Networks, please refer to the Appendix.

Your EtherFast card is now successfully set up.

Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for TCP/IP configuration or trou- bleshooting.

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6. The adapter will be added to the list of installed Network Adapters. Click Next.

7. Place check marks beside each listed network protocol that you wish to install. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide or talk to your network administrator for more information about network protocols. When you're finished, click Next.

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3. Click on the Select from list... button to select a network adapter.

4. Select the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click on the Have Disk button. Insert the Driver Disk into the floppy drive. Type A:\ into the box on your screen and click the OK button.

5. When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click the OK button.

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11. Windows NT will copy the necessary network drivers to your PC. When the copying is complete, you will see a list of installed bindings. Change the bindings settings if needed and click Next.

12. Choose either Workgroup or Domain, depending on the type of network you're setting up. (Your NT user guide explains the difference between Workgroups and Domains.) Click the Next button.

A window will appear stating that Networking has been installed on this computer. Click the Finish button.

Note: For information and help on choosing your bindings, services and pro- tocols, ask your network administrator, or check your Windows NT docu- mentation.

8. A list of services will appear. Click Next to approve these services, fol- lowed by Next again.

9. NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks. If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in your CD drive. If the CD-ROM loads a pop-up window, close it. Type D:\I386 (or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in the box and click Continue.

10. NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Keep the default settings unless you know that you need to change them.

After you have made the appropriate settings, click Continue.

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13. When asked if you want to restart your computer, remove the Driver Disk and click Yes.

14. Once your PC has rebooted and you log on to the network, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop. Make sure that you have access to the network. If you do, you card has been properly installed.

Windows NT Installation and Setup for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card is complete. Do not continue with the next set of instructions. They are for NT users who already have their

networking configured.

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The following steps will install the EtherFast Cards driver software on your PC, enabling your PC to properly communicate with the card. Remember that you must be logged on as a network administrator to continue.

1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on the Network icon.

2. When the networking window appears, choose the Adapters tab. Click the Add button.

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Note: For information and help on choosing your bindings, services and protocols, ask your network administrator or check your Windows NT documentation.

Note: If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must re- install them.

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5. When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3), click the OK button.

6. NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Keep the default settings unless you know that you need to change them.

After you have made the appropriate settings, click the Continue button.

7. If Windows NT asks you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks, direct Windows NT to the proper location (e.g., D:\I386). Click the OK button.

3. When the list of available network adapters appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. Click the Have Disk button.

4. Put the EtherFast Card Driver Disk into drive A. Type A:\ into the box on your screen and click the OK button.

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After physically installing the EtherFast PC Card in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver.

1. Windows 2000 will automatically recognize your EtherFast PC Card.

2. Windows will then display the Found New Hardware Wizard Screen. Click Next.

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8. Click on the Protocols tab. Add any protocols you require by clicking the Add button.

9. After your bindings, set- tings, and services are set, click the Close button.

10 The Network Settings Change box will appear. Remove your Driver Disk and click theYes button to restart your PC.

11. Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop. Make sure that you have access to the network. If you do, you card has been properly installed.

The Windows NT EtherFast Card Installation and Setup is complete.

Note: If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must re-install them.

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Overview

Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated PC Card (PCM100 v3), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.

Note: If you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administra- tor or your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that arent listed in this User Guide appear. Linksys does not provide techni- cal support for the con- figuration or trou- bleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

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5. Windows should display the Driver Files Search Results box. Note that the driver shown in the box is in the path a:\netpc100.inf. If it is, click Next. Windows will begin to copy the installation files from your floppy disk.

6. Windows may display the following box next. If so, click Yes.

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3. Windows will display the installation screen next. Make sure that the radio button next to Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended) is filled in. Click Next.

4. When the Locate Driver Files box is displayed, put a check in the box next to Floppy disk drives. Place your driver disk into the floppy drive and click Next.

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7. After copying all the files, Windows will display the following screen. This screen means that the device driver has been properly installed.

Click theFinish button. Your installation is complete. If you want to share files or printers, refer to the Windows 2000 documentation.

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Troubleshooting 1. Windows doesnt detect new hardware with the EtherFast Card hardware

installed, or it continues to detect the card each time you restart your PC. You might not have inserted the PC card correctly or securely into the appro-

priate slot of your computer. Check that the card is securely inserted into the appropriate slot.

Try inserting your card into an alternate PC slot. You may have previously aborted a new hardware setup. Check your device

manager and remove the EtherFast Card (if shown) or any unknown devices. Then, follow the instructions in the Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, or 2000.

2. Windows cant locate the driver for the EtherFast Card device. You may have inserted the wrong diskette into your PCs drive. The diskette may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the disk has

a few files in a:\ starting with pc100 or a folder called Win95 for Window 95 or Win98 for Windows 98.

3. The Windows Logon screen doesnt appear after you restart your computer. Click on Start, Shut Down, then Close All Programs and Logon as a Different

User, (in Windows 98, select Log Off). If this doesnt solve the problem, your PCs manufacturer may have disabled Windows networking. Contact your computers manufacturer for help.

Check in the Device Manager to verify the network card is properly installed.

4. After entering a username and password, a window appears that reads, No Domain Server could be found to validate your Username and Password.

Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Network. Click on the Configuration tab. Under The Following Network Components are Installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the Properties button. Once you are in the Client For Microsoft Networks Properties window, make sure that Log on to Windows NT Domain is unchecked. Once you have made sure that it is unchecked click on the OK button and restart your computer.

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10. In Network Neighborhood you can only see computers running the same oper- ating system as your computer (i.e., your PC is running Windows 95 and it can only see other Windows 95 computers and not any computer running Windows 98).

Choose Start, Find, Computer and type the name of the computer in the window that comes up and click Find Now.

Now make sure that the you are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup name on the 95 and 98 computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running different Windows operating systems. Click on the Network icon, choose the Configuration tab. Compare the protocols on both computers and make sure that they are the same. If any protocols are missing, refer to your Windows documentation to install any needed protocol(s).

If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and Workgroup name (in Identification tab), and Windows 95 computers can't see Windows 98 com- puters, enable NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 95 and 98. Follow these instructions:

The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows com- puters. Refer to your Windows documentation if this protocol is not installed. Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol by clicking on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network icon. Choose the Configuration tab and highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol. Click on Properties. Now, to install NetBIOS, click on the NetBIOS tab. Put a check next to I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX. Click OK, then OK again. Windows will copy the appropriate files to your computer. When asked to restart your PC, remove any floppy disks and click OK. Be sure to do this on all of your computers that are having trou- ble seeing your entire network.

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5. On the Access Control Tab, User Level Access is selected, but Shared Level Access is grayed out and not accessible.

You previously had your primary network logon set to Client for NetWare Networks. On the Configuration tab of the Network Properties window, ensure that your primary network logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks.

Your personal web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may require you to choose a user level for security reasons.

6. In Network Neighborhood you can only see your self and no other computers on the network.

Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are getting Link or Activity lights on both the EtherFast Card and your hub. Try chang- ing to a new cable that you know is working, or use a different port on the hub.

Your workgroup name may be different from other computers on your net- work. Make sure each PC on the network is using the same workgroup name and protocol.

7. In Network Neighborhood, you can see all other computers on the network but not yourself, and all other computers can see each other and not your com- puter.

You may have not have enabled File and Printer Sharing. To do so, go to step 8 on page 13 for Windows 95, or step 10 on page 19 for Windows 98.

The network card might not be setup properly. Try reinstalling the cards driv- ers. To clean your system of the old installation, go to the section Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, or 2000 in the Appendix.

8. Network Neighborhood is Empty. Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. See the Windows 95 or 98 setup

instructions in this guide for directions. Verify that you have logged in cor- rectly.

9. You receive DHCP Errors in Windows. If you are connecting to a DHCP server, check your cabling and connection.

If you require TCP/IP to be configured, check with your network adminis- trator or your Windows documentation for proper settings.

If you dont have a DHCP server on your network, you may remove the TCP/IP component from Windows networking if your network doesnt require it. To do this, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double- click on Network. Click once on the component entry with the words TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP on its own, then click on the Remove but- ton. Click OK when finished and restart your PC.

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Appendix Sharing Your Files and Printers

Overview

By sharing your files and printers, other PCs on your network will be able to access the resources on your PC.

Before sharing your files and printers, you should prepare your computer to be used with any file servers that may be on the network. If you are not using Windows 95 or Windows 98 with an NT or NetWare file server, or if you are not sure if you have a file server, continue below.

If you are using a NetWare or NT file server, review page 45 or 46, respec- tively, for client setup.

Enabling File Sharing

1. On your Desktop, double-click your My Computer icon. A window of available disk drives will appear.

2. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive or folder that you want to make available to other users.

3. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As.

4. In the Share Name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are shar- ing. This can be any drive on your PCfloppy drive, hard drive, CD drive, zip drive, etc.

5. Decide on the type of access that you want to give other users.

Read-Only access lets other users view the files on the selected drive.

Full access lets users create, change, or delete files on the selected drive. Depends on Password lets users have Read-Only and/or Full access to

the selected drive, depending on the password that you decide to give them.

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6. If you want to assign access passwords, type the passwords into the Password boxes.

7. When you're done, click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Repeat steps 1-7 for any drive or folder you desire to share on the network.

You have successfully enabled File Sharing on your PC. Your selected drives can now be accessed by other network users. If a user tries to access one of your password-protected drives or folders, he or she will be asked for the appropriate Read-Only or Full-Access password. Continue on if you wish to share your PCs printer over the network.

Enabling Printer Sharing

1. On your Desktop, double-click on the My Computer icon.

2. Double-click the Printers folder. A window of available printers will appear.

3. Using your right mouse button, click once on the printer that you want to share with other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab.

4. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, give a name to the printer you want to share. If you want to assign a password to the printer so that only cer- tain users can access it, type a password in the Password box.

5. Click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Your printer(s) are now shared.

The Printer Sharing setup and installation is complete. Your printer can now be accessed by other network users. The printers driver may have to

be installed on other PCs. Consult your printers documentation.

Note: Not all printers may be shared on the network. Others may require special instruc- tions. Refer to your printers user guide or contact your printer manufacturer if you think this may be the case with your printer.

Note: If you are only using your PC to access the Internet, it is highly recommend- ed that you use pass- words for your shares.

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If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card in a Windows 95 or 98 PC that you plan on logging into a NT domain server, follow the directions below.

1. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup instructions

2. Start up Windows. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double- click on Network. The Network window appears. Click on the Configuration tab.

3. In the Primary Network Logon box, choose Client for Microsoft Networks, which instructs your PC to log into an NT 4.0 server where you already have a username and password set up.

4. Under the the following network components are installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the Properties button.

5. The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties window will appear. Under the Logon Validation box, make sure that Log on to Windows NT domain is checked. Enter the name of your domain into the Windows NT Domain box. Click OK.

6. Optional: Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Share-level access control is selected; do not choose User-level access control. If Access Control is grayed out and cannot be selected, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

7. When youre done, click OK. When asked if you want to restart your PC, choose to do so.

The NT portion of the Windows setup is complete.

Windows 98 or 95 Client for windows NT

The instructions below explain how to set up the regular Novell NetWare 3.x client for use on a Windows 98 or 95 PC.

1. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup instructions.

2. Start up Windows 95 or 98. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click on Network. The Network window appears. Click on the Configuration tab.

3. Make sure that Client for Microsoft Networks and Client for Netware Networks are listed. If either are missing, you will have to install them manually. Refer to Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98 and 95 in the Windows 98 Installation section.

4. In the Primary Network Logon box, choose Client for NetWare Networks.

5. Under the The following network components are installed box, highlight Client for NetWare Networks and click on the Properties button.

6. The Client for NetWare Networks Properties window appears. Under the General tab, enter the name of your networks Preferred Server. Assign the First Network Drive Letter; the default is F. If available, make sure the Enable logon script processing is checked. Click OK.

7. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure the Share-level access control option is selected; do not select User-level access control.

8. When youre done, click OK to restart your computer.

The NetWare portion of your Windows setup is complete.

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4. Remove any instance of the name Linksys in the box. This includes IPS/SPXLinksys, NetBEUILinksys, and TCP/IPLinksys. Also remove Client for Microsoft Networks, Client for NetWare Networks, and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

In some cases, removing one of these components may in turn automatically remove other components as well. If this happens, skip ahead to step 6.

5. For PCs with Dial-Up Networking and/or an AOL adapter, remove any instance of the name Linksys, all IPX/SPX protocols, all NetBEUI, all Clients, and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Do not remove Dial-Up Adapter, AOL Adapter, TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol- AOL Adapter or TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol-Dial-Up Adapter.

6. When you are done removing all the unnecessary components, click OK. When asked to restart, click No.

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If you experience installation difficulties, you may need to re-install all of the Windows networking components from scratch. The instructions below explain how to give your PC a clean sweep so that you can start the EtherFast Cards software installation over.

1. At the desktop click on the Start Button, highlight Settings, click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the Network Icon.

3. If the Configuration box has a component called Dial-Up Adapter, skip forward to step 5. If it doesnt, continue with step 4.

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Note: Screen shots are for demonstra- tion purposes only. Actual product and adapter names may vary depending on which product you are installing.

Note: Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

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1. Click the Start button, choose Settings, choose Control Panel, then dou- ble-click the System icon.The System Properties window will open.

2. Choose the Hardware tab.

3. Click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window will open.

4. Click the plus sign (+) beside Network Adapters. The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card listing should appear.

5. Right-click on Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. A menu box should open. Choose Disable.

7. When asked if you want to Disable the device, click Yes.

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7. Return to the Windows Control Panel. Double-click on the System Icon. The System Properties window will appear. Click on the Device Manager Tab.

8. Scroll down to the Network Adapters item and expand it by clicking on the open [+] sign.

9. Remove all devices with the name Linksys in its description. (If at any point you are asked to restart the computer, Click No).

10. Scroll down to the Other Devices section. Remove all devices with Linksys, EtherFast, or PCMPC100 in the name. (If Other Devices is not listed, proceed to the next step.)

11. When youre finished, click on the Close button, shut down Windows, and restart your computer.

12. After your computer has restarted, turn to the section called Windows 95 Installation and Setup or Windows 98 Installation and Setup, whichever is appropriate for your computer. Follow the setup instructions.

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There may be times when you might need to manually install missing Windows networking components.

1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.

3. Click on the Configuration tab. Make sure that the following network components are installed.

Client for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3) TCP/IP

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. If any of the above components are missing, add them as follows.

Client for Microsoft Networks If you plan on connecting to an NT file server or peer-to-peer network, click on the Add button. Highlight Client and click on Add. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer in the Network Client box. Highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click OK.

TCP/IP Click on the Add button. Select Protocol, then click Add. Under Manufacturer, highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, highlight TCP/IP. Click OK.

If you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that arent listed in this User Guide appear.

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8. Right-click on the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card again. This time, select Uninstall. The following screen will appear. Click the OK button.

9. The Network Adapters category should be removed from the Device Manager listing.

10. Click the OK button, and restart your computer.

Note: Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

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There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an exception: some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead).

You can buy pre-made Category 5 cabling, or cut and crimp your own. Category 5 cables can be purchased or crimped as either straight-through or crossover cables. A Category 5 cable has 8 thin, color-coded wires inside that run from one end of the cable to the other. All 8 wires are used. In a straight-through cable,

wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are also wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end.

In a crossover cable, the order of the wires change from one end to the other: wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. See the diagrams on the next page for more detailed informa-

tion on straight-through and crossover cabling.

To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be parallel to the floor).When looking down on the copper side, wire 1 will be on the far left.

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Linksys does not provide technical support for Linux, BSD, or other free- ware, Beta, or open source operating systems. Although many Linksys prod- ucts have been proven to perform well under Linux and other freeware Operating Systems, technical support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For information on where to find device drivers and setup instruc- tions for Linux and other freeware Operating Systems, visit the support pages and FAQ files on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

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Note: After manually installing a component, you will be asked to reboot your computer. Do not reboot until after you have finished installing all desired components.

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Model Number: PCMPC100 v3 System: PCMCIA-compliant PC Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, PCMCIA Ports: One 10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto-Sensing Port Speed

Half Duplex: 10Mbps or 100Mbps Full Duplex: 20Mbps or 200Mbps

Cabling: UTP Category 5 (or better) Topology: Star LED Status Lights: Link, Activity, 10/100 Mbps (on coupler)

Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.2 (86mm x 53mm x 5mm) Unit Weight: 1.7 oz. (53g) Power: 3V, 180mA, 30mA Sleep Mode Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial,

UL and CSA Listed Operating Temperature: 32F to 122F (0C to 49C) Storage Temperature: -4F to 158F (-20C to 70C) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

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Customer Support

Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100 PC Card is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for FIVE years from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, contact Linksys Customer Support to obtain a Return Authorization Number. 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 OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PRODUCTS. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HAN- DLING CHARGES. PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.

Tampering with or disassembling this product voids its warranty.

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 obli- gation to notify any individual or entity.

Note: You must have your proof of purchase and a bar- code from the products packaging on hand when calling. Return requests can not be processed without proof of purchase.

Linksys Warranty Information

Model Number: PCM100 v3 System: PCMCIA-compliant PC Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, PCMCIA Ports: One 10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto-Sensing Port Speed

Half Duplex: 10Mbps or 100Mbps Full Duplex: 20Mbps or 200Mbps

Cabling: UTP Category 5 (or better) Topology: Star LED Status Lights: Link, Activity, 10/100 Mbps

Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.6 x 0.75 (119mm x 66mm x 19mm) Unit Weight: 1.8 oz. (56g) Power: 3.3V,100Mbps 240mA max; 10Mbps 170mA, max. Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial

UL and CSA Listed Operating Temperature: 32F to 122F (0C to 49C) Storage Temperature: -4F to 158F (-20C to 70C) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% Non-Condensing

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