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... 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 Card's Enabler for DOS-Based Network 8 Network Driver Setup 9 Windows 95...
... 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 Card's Enabler for DOS-Based Network 8 Network Driver Setup 9 Windows 95...
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... to be attached directly to a Fast Ethernet network. Also known in migration scenarios, for example, where file servers are moved to 100Mbps speeds for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) • EtherFast 10/100 PC Card • One Dongle Cord • One Driver Disk • One User Guide and Registration Card 2 3 in the industry as the fastest growing network topology around.
... to be attached directly to a Fast Ethernet network. Also known in migration scenarios, for example, where file servers are moved to 100Mbps speeds for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) • EtherFast 10/100 PC Card • One Dongle Cord • One Driver Disk • One User Guide and Registration Card 2 3 in the industry as the fastest growing network topology around.
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...and from a network. You don't need some kind of services installed in order to work with the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your PC, contact your computer's manufacturer to find an I /O values are expressed in use by the computer's... need to communicate with a generic enabler you may be in numerical values. Socket and Card Services Socket and card services allow a PC card to install them . The EtherFast 10/100 PC Card disk includes drivers for many network operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, NT, Windows...
...and from a network. You don't need some kind of services installed in order to work with the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your PC, contact your computer's manufacturer to find an I /O values are expressed in use by the computer's... need to communicate with a generic enabler you may be in numerical values. Socket and Card Services Socket and card services allow a PC card to install them . The EtherFast 10/100 PC Card disk includes drivers for many network operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, NT, Windows...
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... will probably be used to enable the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. 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 the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card includes generic socket and card services built into the driver that can view or print the setup...
... will probably be used to enable the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. 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 the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card includes generic socket and card services built into the driver that can view or print the setup...
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... the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If Windows 95 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the Update Device Driver window, refer to the Troubleshooting section. 4. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is designed to be different. 1. If Windows cannot find the driver for the network driver will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card...
... the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). If Windows 95 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the Update Device Driver window, refer to the Troubleshooting section. 4. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is designed to be different. 1. If Windows cannot find the driver for the network driver will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card...
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... the setting is detected, the green Link light will be the same workgroup name in use the same case that are at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. Once Windows is optional. 12. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is on User-Level access control and...to the appropriate location, (e.g., "D:\win95", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). 14 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 14. Click on the network. Remember to use by clicking on the network. Make sure to remove the Driver Disk from all the other PCs can 't change it does not allow you type should see computers...
... the setting is detected, the green Link light will be the same workgroup name in use the same case that are at the EtherFast Card's LEDs. Once Windows is optional. 12. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is on User-Level access control and...to the appropriate location, (e.g., "D:\win95", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). 14 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 14. Click on the network. Remember to use by clicking on the network. Make sure to remove the Driver Disk from all the other PCs can 't change it does not allow you type should see computers...
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... window, refer to continue. 16 17 The Add New Hardware Wizard window will vary slightly depending on the version of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Select Search for the best driver for your computer. 1. If you would like Windows 98 to do you are using and your computer, follow these instructions to install...
... window, refer to continue. 16 17 The Add New Hardware Wizard window will vary slightly depending on the version of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Select Search for the best driver for your computer. 1. If you would like Windows 98 to do you are using and your computer, follow these instructions to install...
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... Sharing, click on the Network icon. Once you are installed: Client for the correct device drivers. Refer to both boxes in the box that it located the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card v3 (PCMPC100 v3). Click on your drives for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) TCP/IP There may ask you need to restart your CD-ROM drive). However...
... Sharing, click on the Network icon. Once you are installed: Client for the correct device drivers. Refer to both boxes in the box that it located the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card v3 (PCMPC100 v3). Click on your drives for Microsoft Networks Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 V3) TCP/IP There may ask you need to restart your CD-ROM drive). However...
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... may not ask you need to enable File and Printer Sharing (refer to remove the Driver Disk from all , press the F5 key on the network. Remove all of the other PCs on your PC. If you don't see other computers and shared resources in Network Neighborhood, refer to... Neighborhood icon. If the logon does not appear or if it , skip to the appropriate location, (e.g., "D:\win98", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). 20 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 16. Once you only see computers that is up, a Logon window will be the same workgroup name in the Computer Description box. In order...
... may not ask you need to enable File and Printer Sharing (refer to remove the Driver Disk from all , press the F5 key on the network. Remove all of the other PCs on your PC. If you don't see other computers and shared resources in Network Neighborhood, refer to... Neighborhood icon. If the logon does not appear or if it , skip to the appropriate location, (e.g., "D:\win98", "C:\windows\options\cabs"). 20 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 16. Once you only see computers that is up, a Logon window will be the same workgroup name in the Computer Description box. In order...
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..., insert it now and direct Windows to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card on Microsoft Windows Millennium. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 4. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer and display the Update Device Driver Wizard window. 2. If you to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card's Windows Millenium network driver from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Windows will automatically detect the presence of the...
..., insert it now and direct Windows to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card on Microsoft Windows Millennium. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 4. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer and display the Update Device Driver Wizard window. 2. If you to install the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card's Windows Millenium network driver from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Windows will automatically detect the presence of the...
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Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section 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...you have your system's network settings by clicking on the Windows desktop, you want to restart your computer, remove any Driver Disks from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Do you can make the necessary changes to your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy during the installation, as ...
Note: Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section 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...you have your system's network settings by clicking on the Windows desktop, you want to restart your computer, remove any Driver Disks from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3). Do you can make the necessary changes to your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy during the installation, as ...
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EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 6. Click Next. 4. Select the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click on the Select from list... Insert the Driver Disk into the box on your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that you 're finished, click Next. When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click the OK button. 7. Type "A:\" into the floppy drive. Place check marks beside each...
EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 6. Click Next. 4. Select the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click on the Select from list... Insert the Driver Disk into the box on your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that you 're finished, click Next. When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card, click the OK button. 7. Type "A:\" into the floppy drive. Place check marks beside each...
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EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 11. Change the bindings settings if needed and click Next. 9. If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in the box and click Continue. 10. After you have made the appropriate settings, click Continue. 28 A window will see a list of installed bindings. Click ...(or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in your Windows NT documentation. 12. NT will appear. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to approve these services, followed by Next again. Windows NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Note: For information and...
EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 11. Change the bindings settings if needed and click Next. 9. If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in the box and click Continue. 10. After you have made the appropriate settings, click Continue. 28 A window will see a list of installed bindings. Click ...(or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in your Windows NT documentation. 12. NT will appear. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to approve these services, followed by Next again. Windows NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Note: For information and...
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...your Windows NT documentation. 30 31 Make sure that you want to the network. Do not continue with the card. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is complete. Remember that you must be logged on as a network administrator to the network, ...computer, remove the Driver Disk and click Yes. 14. Click the Add button. When asked if you must reinstall them. If you do, you log on to continue. 1. They are for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card is Already Installed The following steps will install the EtherFast Card's driver software on the...
...your Windows NT documentation. 30 31 Make sure that you want to the network. Do not continue with the card. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is complete. Remember that you must be logged on as a network administrator to the network, ...computer, remove the Driver Disk and click Yes. 14. Click the Add button. When asked if you must reinstall them. If you do, you log on to continue. 1. They are for the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card is Already Installed The following steps will install the EtherFast Card's driver software on the...
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... available network adapters appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. Click the Have Disk button. If Windows NT asks you to the proper location (e.g., D:\I386). When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3), click the OK button. 4. Instant EtherFast® Series 3. NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Put the EtherFast Card Driver Disk into the box on...
... available network adapters appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card. Click the Have Disk button. If Windows NT asks you to the proper location (e.g., D:\I386). When the following window appears, select Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100 v3), click the OK button. 4. Instant EtherFast® Series 3. NT will then display a window containing several setting types. Put the EtherFast Card Driver Disk into the box on...
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... network driver. Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Protocols tab. Make sure that aren't listed in this User Guide appear. Add any NT service packs, you have access to restart your desktop. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100...
... network driver. Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the Protocols tab. Make sure that aren't listed in this User Guide appear. Add any NT service packs, you have access to restart your desktop. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the standard EtherFast 10/100 PC Card (PCMPC100...
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... a check in . Place your floppy disk. 4. Note that the radio button next to Floppy disk drives. Windows should display the Driver Files Search Results box. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 5. Windows may display the following box next. Instant EtherFast® Series 3. Windows will display the installation screen next. If it is in the path a:\netpc100.inf.
... a check in . Place your floppy disk. 4. Note that the radio button next to Floppy disk drives. Windows should display the Driver Files Search Results box. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 5. Windows may display the following box next. Instant EtherFast® Series 3. Windows will display the installation screen next. If it is in the path a:\netpc100.inf.
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... on the Properties button. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards Troubleshooting 1. Click theFinish button. Once you restart your device manager and remove the EtherFast Card (if shown) or any unknown devices. Then, follow the instructions in the Starting Over in the Client For Microsoft Networks Properties window, make sure that the device driver has been properly installed. Your...
... on the Properties button. EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards Troubleshooting 1. Click theFinish button. Once you restart your device manager and remove the EtherFast Card (if shown) or any unknown devices. Then, follow the instructions in the Starting Over in the Client For Microsoft Networks Properties window, make sure that the device driver has been properly installed. Your...
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To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running Windows 95 and it . Try reinstalling the card's drivers. If any needed protocol(s). • If all computers are connecting to install NetBIOS, click on the 95 and 98 computers. Put a...7. Bring up and click Find Now. • Now make sure that your PC. 40 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 10. Follow these instructions: • The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be configured, check with the words TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP on its own, then click on Properties. Network Neighborhood is...
To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running Windows 95 and it . Try reinstalling the card's drivers. If any needed protocol(s). • If all computers are connecting to install NetBIOS, click on the 95 and 98 computers. Put a...7. Bring up and click Find Now. • Now make sure that your PC. 40 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 10. Follow these instructions: • The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be configured, check with the words TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP on its own, then click on Properties. Network Neighborhood is...
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...the files on the selected drive. When you want to be shared on the network. Click on Share As. The printer's driver may have successfully enabled File Sharing on your PC to share with an NT or NetWare file server, or if you are not using a NetWare or NT file server, ... a password to the printer so that you want to other users. In the Share Name box, give them. 42 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 6. If you wish to access the resources on your PC. This can now be able to share your right mouse button, click once on the printer that may be installed...
...the files on the selected drive. When you want to be shared on the network. Click on Share As. The printer's driver may have successfully enabled File Sharing on your PC to share with an NT or NetWare file server, or if you are not using a NetWare or NT file server, ... a password to the printer so that you want to other users. In the Share Name box, give them. 42 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards 6. If you wish to access the resources on your PC. This can now be able to share your right mouse button, click once on the printer that may be installed...