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Instant EtherFast® Series 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
Instant EtherFast® Series 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
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...Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption and an automatic sleep mode to help conserve your notebook PC.Package Contents for the Eth 1 The 10/100 CardBus PC Cards also automatically adjust their single-slot designs are supported. Table of Contents Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Introduction 1 Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 5 Installing the EtherFast 10/100 Cardbus PC Cards 6 Windows 98 Installation and Setup 11 Windows 95 Installation and Setup 16 Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 22 Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 24 Troubleshooting...
...Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption and an automatic sleep mode to help conserve your notebook PC.Package Contents for the Eth 1 The 10/100 CardBus PC Cards also automatically adjust their single-slot designs are supported. Table of Contents Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Introduction 1 Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 5 Installing the EtherFast 10/100 Cardbus PC Cards 6 Windows 98 Installation and Setup 11 Windows 95 Installation and Setup 16 Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 22 Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 24 Troubleshooting...
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... their Web sites. No. In order to use a CardBus PC Card, your hardware and need to connect network segments of 3.3 Volts. · Do I Use My 16-Bit Cards in , the EtherFast Card automatically determines the speed, duplex, and polarity of the arriving network packets and adjusts itself to the network as soon as NWAY, this "live wire" ability also allows network cables to only accept a power flow of disparate speeds together. CardBus PC Cards require different service configurations...
... their Web sites. No. In order to use a CardBus PC Card, your hardware and need to connect network segments of 3.3 Volts. · Do I Use My 16-Bit Cards in , the EtherFast Card automatically determines the speed, duplex, and polarity of the arriving network packets and adjusts itself to the network as soon as NWAY, this "live wire" ability also allows network cables to only accept a power flow of disparate speeds together. CardBus PC Cards require different service configurations...
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... network cabling. Note: If the PC Card does not fit all the way into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT hub. The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will use to the Card services, which will automatically assign an IRQ value. 7 Card services are special software drivers that the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's cabling and adjust itself accordingly. 6 EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards About the Software The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires two different kinds of CardBus and PCMCIA cards...
... network cabling. Note: If the PC Card does not fit all the way into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT hub. The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will use to the Card services, which will automatically assign an IRQ value. 7 Card services are special software drivers that the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's cabling and adjust itself accordingly. 6 EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards About the Software The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires two different kinds of CardBus and PCMCIA cards...
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... as Windows 95 Version B), will attempt to the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card automatically, making the card's installation quick and easy. Add the following : DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE It will only enable the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. When enabler loads itself without disturbing them . If you will need to upgrade your computer doesn't have them if you don't know what kind of services installed in the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's driver don't seem to work with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card...
... as Windows 95 Version B), will attempt to the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card automatically, making the card's installation quick and easy. Add the following : DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE It will only enable the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. When enabler loads itself without disturbing them . If you will need to upgrade your computer doesn't have them if you don't know what kind of services installed in the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's driver don't seem to work with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card...
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... shots used in mind that contain "read me" instructions. Please keep in this user guide, insert the program disk into your computer. 1. You can proceed to Troubleshooting problem 1on page 34. 10 11 If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to the next step. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Network Driver Setup Follow these instructions to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card...
... shots used in mind that contain "read me" instructions. Please keep in this user guide, insert the program disk into your computer. 1. You can proceed to Troubleshooting problem 1on page 34. 10 11 If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to the next step. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Network Driver Setup Follow these instructions to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card...
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... driver for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI TCP/IP 13 Once you What would like Windows to Troubleshooting problem 2 on the Start button, click Settings, then Control Panel. 7. Click on Next. Windows will appear that the following network components are back at any time during the installation. Make sure that reads Windows found the Linksys EtherFast CardBus PC Card II. If Windows asks you want to supply a driver...
... driver for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI TCP/IP 13 Once you What would like Windows to Troubleshooting problem 2 on the Start button, click Settings, then Control Panel. 7. Click on Next. Windows will appear that the following network components are back at any time during the installation. Make sure that reads Windows found the Linksys EtherFast CardBus PC Card II. If Windows asks you want to supply a driver...
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... the EtherFast Card's LEDs. Click on the Identification tab. Remove all the other computers' names on your other computers. 13. Make up a username and password, enter them manually. You should be the same workgroup name in use on the Access Control tab. Note: If you to log on, refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for your system administrator or refer to Troubleshooting problem...
... the EtherFast Card's LEDs. Click on the Identification tab. Remove all the other computers' names on your other computers. 13. Make up a username and password, enter them manually. You should be the same workgroup name in use on the Access Control tab. Note: If you to log on, refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for your system administrator or refer to Troubleshooting problem...
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Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows 95 Installation and Setup Overview Follow the instructions below to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card's Windows 95 network driver from installation of Windows 95 (version B) and better. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card hardware in your floppy drive for the card, skip to the proper location, (e.g., "D:\win95", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). Note: Screen shots used in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will begin searching your computer. While the Update Device Driver Wizard...
Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows 95 Installation and Setup Overview Follow the instructions below to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card's Windows 95 network driver from installation of Windows 95 (version B) and better. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card hardware in your floppy drive for the card, skip to the proper location, (e.g., "D:\win95", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). Note: Screen shots used in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will begin searching your computer. While the Update Device Driver Wizard...
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...' names on the Start button. If so, refer to Manually Installing the Network Components section on the Identification tab. However, if any components listed above are missing, you are installed: Client for the configuration or troubleshooting of your computer in the Computer name box. Refer to instructions 9-11 on Settings, then Control Panel. 5. Linksys does not provide technical support for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II IPX/SPX-compatible...
...' names on the Start button. If so, refer to Manually Installing the Network Components section on the Identification tab. However, if any components listed above are missing, you are installed: Client for the configuration or troubleshooting of your computer in the Computer name box. Refer to instructions 9-11 on Settings, then Control Panel. 5. Linksys does not provide technical support for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II IPX/SPX-compatible...
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... files, the System Settings Change window appears. Once Windows is complete. You should see your computer by clicking on your other PCs can 't change it does not allow you don't see this User Guide. Look at the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on , refer to refresh the screen. Direct Windows to page 37 of the 95 installation files. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 15. To enable File and Printer Sharing refer...
... files, the System Settings Change window appears. Once Windows is complete. You should see your computer by clicking on your other PCs can 't change it does not allow you don't see this User Guide. Look at the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on , refer to refresh the screen. Direct Windows to page 37 of the 95 installation files. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 15. To enable File and Printer Sharing refer...
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... EtherFast® Series Windows 2000 Installation and Setup Overview After physically installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card in this Installation and Setup section are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be shown: Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II Click Finish. 7. Note: Screen shots used in your computer, follow these instructions to the Windows 2000 documentation 23 The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear. When Ethernet Controller...
... EtherFast® Series Windows 2000 Installation and Setup Overview After physically installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card in this Installation and Setup section are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will be shown: Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II Click Finish. 7. Note: Screen shots used in your computer, follow these instructions to the Windows 2000 documentation 23 The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear. When Ethernet Controller...
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... the following instructions will be asked to supply it now? • If you have your PC. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup Overview The following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Adapter II, click OK. 25 If you don't see this Installation and Setup section are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will set up an NT 4.0 server/workstation...
... the following instructions will be asked to supply it now? • If you have your PC. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup Overview The following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Adapter II, click OK. 25 If you don't see this Installation and Setup section are installing the EtherFast 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process will be unchanged, however, the product name will set up an NT 4.0 server/workstation...
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EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 8. technical support for more informa- If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks. Type "D:\i386" (or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in this User Guide appear. The adapter will appear. A list of services will be added to the list of the TCP/IP protocol. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide or talk...
EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 8. technical support for more informa- If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks. Type "D:\i386" (or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in this User Guide appear. The adapter will appear. A list of services will be added to the list of the TCP/IP protocol. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide or talk...
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... the type of instructions. Note: If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you will copy the necessary network Note: For information and help on drivers to the network, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on to your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for NT users who already have access to your system administrator or your network bindings. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 13...
... the type of instructions. Note: If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you will copy the necessary network Note: For information and help on drivers to the network, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on to your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for NT users who already have access to your system administrator or your network bindings. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 13...
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... PC, enabling your Windows NT documentation. 30 31 When the following steps will install the EtherFast Card's driver software on choosing your bindings, services and protocols, ask your network administrator, or check your PC to continue. 1. Click the Have Disk button. 4. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already Installed The following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Adapter II, click OK. Click the Add button. When the list of available network adapters appears, select Linksys...
... PC, enabling your Windows NT documentation. 30 31 When the following steps will install the EtherFast Card's driver software on choosing your bindings, services and protocols, ask your network administrator, or check your PC to continue. 1. Click the Have Disk button. 4. Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already Installed The following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Adapter II, click OK. Click the Add button. When the list of available network adapters appears, select Linksys...
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Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Protocols tab. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards After you need to restart your bindings, settings, and services are set, click the Close button. 10. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. 32 11. If you have access to the proper location (e.g., D:\i386). NT will probably ask you...
Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Protocols tab. EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards After you need to restart your bindings, settings, and services are set, click the Close button. 10. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. 32 11. If you have access to the proper location (e.g., D:\i386). NT will probably ask you...
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...'s manufacturer for NetWare Networks. Try changing to a new cable that Log on to Client for help. • Check in Windows. • If you can only see your computer. 34 EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 5. Make sure each PC on the network is working, or use a different port on the hub. • Your workgroup name may be configured, check with the EtherFast Card hardware installed, or it continues to choose a user level for Microsoft...
...'s manufacturer for NetWare Networks. Try changing to a new cable that Log on to Client for help. • Check in Windows. • If you can only see your computer. 34 EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 5. Make sure each PC on the network is working, or use a different port on the hub. • Your workgroup name may be configured, check with the EtherFast Card hardware installed, or it continues to choose a user level for Microsoft...
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... 98 If you experience installation difficulties, you are installing. 40 41 Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows 98 or 95 Client for windows NT If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card in a Windows 95 or 98 PC that you plan on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup instructions 2. Double-click on which instructs your PC to log into a NT domain server, follow the directions...
... 98 If you experience installation difficulties, you are installing. 40 41 Linksys Instant EtherFast® Series Windows 98 or 95 Client for windows NT If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card in a Windows 95 or 98 PC that you plan on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup instructions 2. Double-click on which instructs your PC to log into a NT domain server, follow the directions...
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...;C to 70°C) 10% to 85% Non-Condensing 5% to 90% Non-Condensing EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Specifications Model Number: System: Standards: Ports: Speed Half Duplex: Full Duplex: Cabling: Topology: LED Status Lights: PCM200 v2 CardBus-compliant PC IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, PCMCIA CardBus One 10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto-Sensing Port 10Mbps or 100Mbps 20Mbps or 200Mbps Category 5 UTP (or better) Star Link, Activity, 10/100 Mbps 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Environmentals Dimensions: Unit Weight: Power: Certifications: Operating Temperature...
...;C to 70°C) 10% to 85% Non-Condensing 5% to 90% Non-Condensing EtherFast® 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Specifications Model Number: System: Standards: Ports: Speed Half Duplex: Full Duplex: Cabling: Topology: LED Status Lights: PCM200 v2 CardBus-compliant PC IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, PCMCIA CardBus One 10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto-Sensing Port 10Mbps or 100Mbps 20Mbps or 200Mbps Category 5 UTP (or better) Star Link, Activity, 10/100 Mbps 10/100 Integrated CardBus PC Card Environmentals Dimensions: Unit Weight: Power: Certifications: Operating Temperature...