Linksys EtherFast LNE100TX ver. 5 User manual

Instant EtherFast®Series
EtherFast®10/100
LAN Card
Use this guide to install: LNE100TX ver. 5
User Guide

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. EtherFast is a registered trademark of
Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their
respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card is free from physical defects
in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the card, when used within the limits set
forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective dur-
ing this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return
Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND
WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF
PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on
the outside of the package and include your original proof of purchase. All customers
located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible
for shipping and handling charges.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD-
UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT-
WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Linksys makes no warranty or representation,
expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this
documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the
right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to
notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:
Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
FCC STATEMENT
The EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card has been tested and complies with the specifications
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 interfer-
ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or device
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Troubleshooting 49
Common Problems and Solutions 49
Running the Card's Diagnostics 53
Appendix 54
Sharing Your Files and Printers 54
Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version A 56
Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup forWindows 95 or 98 57
Windows 95, 98 or ME Client for Windows NT 58
Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, ME or 2000 59
Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows 95, 98 and ME 64
Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 95, 98 and Millennium 65
About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology 67
Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems 68
Glossary 69
Specifications 74
Environmental 74
Warranty Information 75
Contact Information 76
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
The EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card 1
Features 1
Package Contents for the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card 2
Getting to Know the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card 3
LEDs 3
The RJ-45 Port 3
Installing the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card 4
Overview 4
Installing the Network Card and Cabling 4
Windows 95 Installation and Setup 7
Overview 7
Network Component Configuration 11
Windows 98 Installation and Setup 17
Overview 17
Installing the Network Card's Driver 17
Network Component Configuration 21
Windows Millennium Installation and Setup 26
Overview 26
Installing the Network Card's Driver 26
Network Component Configuration 29
Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 34
Overview 34
Installing NT Networking and the EtherFast Card Driver 35
Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already Installed 41
Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 45
Overview 45
Installing the Network Card's Driver 45

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• One EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card(s)
• One 3.5” Driver Disk
• One User Guide and Registration Card
• Quick Install for Windows Operating Systems
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Introduction
Fast Ethernet is a relatively new standard of networking built specifically for
speed-intensive network applications like video-conferencing, multimedia
development, imaging, and complex databases. Capable of sending and receiv-
ing data at 100 megabits-per-second in half-duplex mode, and 200Mbps in full
duplex, Fast Ethernet technology is at least 10 times faster than traditional
10BaseT networks.
Built to run with the fastest network applications, the EtherFast®10/100 LAN
Card is a high performance network adapter for desktop computers with 32-bit
PCI expansion slots. The EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card is ready to run with
both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks right out of the box – the card's 10/100
combo RJ-45 port automatically detects your network's maximum speed and
adjusts itself accordingly.
The EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card from Linksys also features Wake-On-LAN
(WOL) event management. If your PCI motherboard has built-inWOL support,
you’ll be able to utilize this unique management feature.You can remotely turn
on any computer with a WOL network card. The ultimate in 10/100 network-
ing is yours! If you don’t have WOL support on your motherboard or you have
no need for it, don’t worry — your EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card will operate
normally anyway. If your mission critical applications require blinding network
speed, the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card is the best value for your networking
dollar.
• Easy to Use Plug-and-Play 10/100 PCI Network Card
• Full Duplex Capability at Up To 200Mbps
• Connects to Both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Networks
• Power On Your PC From Anywhere on the Network with Wake-On-LAN
Management
• Works With All Major Network Operating Systems
• 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet Power for PCI-Equipped PCs
• Includes Auto-Detecting 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 Port that
Automatically Adjusts to Full or Half Duplex
• Bus Mastering 32-bit Architecture Supports 100Mbps Speeds
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Package Contents for the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card
Features
The EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card

Installing the EtherFast®10/100 LAN
Card
Overview
Each EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card is equipped with an RJ-45 port that auto-
matically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds, allowing your PC to
attach to either Fast Ethernet (also known as 100BaseTX) or regular 10BaseT
Ethernet network segments without additional hardware or software.
The card should only be used with twisted-pair cabling. 10BaseT and
100BaseTX cabling is available in a number of different grades. For best
results, we recommend using 8-wire, category 5 unshielded twisted-pair for
both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX network segments, although category 3 can be
used for 10BaseT segments. The cable that runs from your PC’s EtherFast card
to your network should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Both Category 3 and
5 twisted-pair cabling can be purchased at most computer stores, or if you pre-
fer, you can crimp your own cables.
Installing the Network Card & Cabling
1. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug
your PC’s power cable.
2. Remove your computer's outside cover.
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100 Amber. The 100 LED will illuminate when the card is operating at
100Mbps. If the 100 LED is not illuminated and the PC is powered on,
the card is operating at 10Mbps.
Link/Act Green. The Link LED will illuminate when the card has been suc-
cessfully connected to a network and flicker when data is being trans-
mitted or received over the network.
The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your Category 3 or 5 network cabling.
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Overview
Installing the Network Card and Cabling
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6. Connect one end of a twisted-pair cable to your PC at the EtherFast®
10/100 LAN Card's RJ-45 port.
7. Plug the other end of the cable into one of your network’s 10BaseT or a
100BaseTX hub or switch ports, DSL modem, cable modem, router, etc.
8. Reconnect your PC’s power, then power on your computer. Your comput-
er will automatically recognize the card and assign it a unique IRQ ("inter-
rupt") and I/O address.
The card installation is complete. Next, you must install the device drivers
for the EtherFast®10/100 LANCard. To configure the 10/100 LAN Card,
turn to the section appropriate to your Operating System.
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 98,Windows 95,
or Windows NT, you will find the network driver installation instructions
on the Driver Disk’s readme.exe file.
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3. Open your computer and locate the
PCI slot(s) on your motherboard.
PCI slots are easily identified by
their beige or white color. Remove
the metal slot cover on the back of
the PC, then insert the EtherFast®
10/100 LAN Card into an empty PCI
slot, as shown in the photograph
below.
4. Once your EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card is firmly in place, secure its
fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.
5. Replace your PC's cover.
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NNoottee::If you intend to use both 10Mbps and 100Mbps components on your net-
work, you will need an auto-sensing hub or switch. For more information on
auto-sensing hubs or switches, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
NNoottee::When installing the
network card, be sure to
press the card solidly into
the PCI slot. Our network
cards are built to resist the
pressure necessary to insert the card
correctly in the PCI slot. Avoid a call to
technical support by making sure that
your card is inserted all the way into
your PC’s network slot! You will know
this has occurred when the card’s face-
plate is flush with your computer’s slot.

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3. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the
EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into your floppy drive and
click the Next button.
4. A screen will appear stating that Windows 95 was unable to locate the driv-
er. Click the Other Locations button to enter the driver’s location manual-
ly.
5. Type the driver location, A:\WIN95, in the location field on the Select
Other Location Screen. Then, click the OK button.
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Windows 95 Installation and Setup
After installing the EtherFast hardware in your computer, follow these instruc-
tions for installing the network device driver. For troubleshooting tips during
setup, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
There are different versions of Windows 95:
• VersionA
• Version B (also known as OSR2)
• Version C (with USB support)
The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending
on which version of Windows 95 you are using. To begin the driver installation,
and to determine which version of Windows 95 you are using:
1. If you already haven’t, start up your PC.
2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the EtherFast Card in your com-
puter. If an Update Device Driver Wizard window (below, or another simi-
lar window) appears, you are using Windows 95 version B. If not, you are
using version A. Skip to the Installing the Drive in Windows 95 Version
Asection in the Appendix.
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8. The following screen will prompt you for the driver location. In the Copy
Files From: field, type A:\WIN95. Then, click the OK button.
9. Windows 95 will begin copying files to your PC. When asked if you want
to restart your PC, remove the floppy disk and click Yes. If Windows does
not ask you to restart your PC, click the Start button, choose Shut Down,
choose Restart, then click the Yes button.
The Windows 95 Version B driver installation is complete. Please continue
on to the next section, which will provide instructions for configuring
Windows 95’s network protocol. Consult yourWindows documentation for
network configuration information if necessary.
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6. Windows will show that the files have been found. Click the Finish button
to continue. Then, when you are prompted, verify that the “Linksys
LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers” diskette is in your floppy
drive.
7. Windows will begin copying the EtherFast Card’s driver files to your PC.
Refer to the chart below to help guide you through the process.
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NNoottee::From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User name and
Password every time you are prompted to do so. Remember to click OOKKto
properly log into Windows. If you click CCaanncceellor hit the EEssccaappee((EESSCC))key,
you will not log into the network.
• If your PC asks for the Linksys
Setup or Driver Disk
• If you are asked to supply
your Windows 98 Installation
Files or Disks
• If you are asked for a file that
includes “LNE100TX” in its
name
• If you receive a Version
Conflict error
1. Click OOKK.
2. Ensure that the DDrriivveerrDDiisskkis in your PC’s flop-
py drive.
3. Type “a:\” in the “Copy files from:” box.
4. Click OOKK.
1. Click OOKK.
2. If you have a WWiinnddoowwss9955CCDD--RROOMM, type
“d:\win95” in the “Copy files from:” box, where
“d:” is your CD-ROM drive.
3. If you don’t have a WWiinnddoowwss9955CCDD--RROOMM,
type: “c:\windows\options\cabs”.
4. Click OOKK.
1. Insert the DDrriivveerrDDiisskkinto your PC’s floppy
drive.
2. Type “a:\” in the “Copy files from:” box.
3. Click OOKK
1. Choose to keep the newest version of the file
by clicking YYeess.
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3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The
File and Print Sharing window will appear.
4a. If you'd like others to be able to access the files
on your PC's hard drive, select I want to be
able to give others access to my files.
4b. If you'd like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I
want to be able to allow others to print to my printer.
5. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
should now appear in the list of installed components.
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NNoottee::If you do not enable
File and Printer Sharing,
your PC will be invisible on
the network, inaccessible
by anyone.
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1. Once you are back at the Windows 95 desk-
top, click on your taskbar's Start button, then
Settings, then Control Panel, and then dou-
ble-click the Network icon.
2. The Network window will appear. Click on the
Configuration tab. A window similar to the
one below will appear. There may be other
components listed in addition to the ones
shown below (for example, Dial-up Adapter), which is normal. If any of the
components shown below are missing, however, you’ll need to manually
install them. If that’s the case, refer to the Manually Installing the Network
Components section of the Appendix now.
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• Client for NetWare Networks
• Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter (LNE100TX v5)
•TCP/IP
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TCP/IP Protocol, see the
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aannddMMiilllleennnniiuummsection in the
Appendix. Windows NT and
2000 users need to check
their Windows User Guides
for protocol installation.
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11. Click on the Identification tab and the following window will appear.
Type the name of your computer in the Computer Name box. Choose a
name that is unique from the other computer names on the network.
12. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The Workgroup
name should be the same Workgroup Name in use by all of the other PCs
on the network. Use the same Workgroup Name that is in use on your other
computers. Do not click OK when you have completed these fields.
13. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.
This box is optional. Do not click the OK button when you have complet-
ed these fields.
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NNoottee::Your
Computer Name
and Workgroup Name must
both be fewer than 15 charac-
ters, and should only consist
of numbers and letters.
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6. After making sure that all of the listed network components are installed
on your system, verify that Client for Microsoft Networks is listed in the
Primary Network Logon box.
7. Under Network Components, select Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet
Adapter, and click the Properties button. A screen similar to that below
will appear.
8. Select the Driver Type tab and make sure that Enhanced Mode (32 bit
and 16 bit) NDIS Driver is selected.
9. The Bindings tab will show you what network protocols are presently uti-
lized by the card. There is no need to modify any setting on this tab.
10. The Advanced Tab has two settings. First, is the Media Type setting. This
should be set at AutoSense. The next setting, Select Media, should be set
at Ethernet.
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17. A Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a username and pass-
word. Make up a username and password and click the OK button. Do not
press the ESC key or click the Cancel button, or you won't be able to log
onto the network. If the a logon screen does not appear or if it does not
allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
18. 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 the
names of the other PCs on the network. Open the Entire Network icon.
• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on
the network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows 95 net-
work configuration is complete. Continue with Sharing Your Files
and Printers in the Appendix if you want data from your PC to be
available to others on the network.You may stop here, however, if you
wish to configure File and Printer Sharing at a later time.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section if:
• You don't see anything at all in Network Neighborhood and have pressed
the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen.
• You only see your own computer in Network Neighborhood.
• You see all computers on the network except yours and have tried press-
ing the F5 key a few times.
•You only see computers that are running the same operating system as you
and you don’t see any others.
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14. The Access Control tab should be set at Shared-level access control. Make
sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-
Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to the Troubleshooting
section.
15. Click the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your
Windows 95 CD-ROM or the location of the Windows 95 installation files.
Direct Windows to D:\win95 (where D: is your CD-ROM Drive) if you
have your Windows CD-ROM, or to C:\windows\options\cabs if
you don’t.
16. Once Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings Change
window appears. Remove all disks from your PC and click the Yes button
to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply shut down
Windows 95 and restart your PC. Remember to remove the installation
disk and CD-ROM, if necessary, prior to rebooting.
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4. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click
the Next button.
5. Select “Specify a location” and type “A:\WIN98” in the drop-down box.
Then, click the Next button.
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Windows 98 Installation and Setup
Overview
After physically installing the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card in your computer,
follow these instructions to install the network device driver. The installation
procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which version of
Windows 98 you are using, and on your current system configuration. If at any
time during the installation you encounter problems, consult the
Troubleshooting section.
1. Start up your PC in Windows 98.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast®Card in
your PC.
3. Slide the “Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers” diskette
into your floppy drive while the Add New Hardware Wizard window is visi-
ble. Click the Next button.
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8. Windows will finish installing the software onto your PC. Click the Finish
button.
9. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove the Driver Disk and
click the Yes button. If you are using the Windows CD-ROM, leave it in
your PC.You may need it later.
10. If Windows does not ask you to restart your PC, click the Start button,
choose Shut Down, choose Restart, then click the Yes button.
The Windows 98 driver installation is complete. Please continue on to the
next section, which will provide instructions for configuring Windows 98’s
network protocol. Consult yourWindows documentation for your network
configuration information if necessary.
NNoottee::From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User name
and Password every time you are prompted to do so. Remember to click
the OOKKbutton to properly log into Windows. If you click the CCaanncceellbut-
ton or press the EEssccaappee((EESSCC))key, you will not log into the network.
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6.A window will open, notifying you thatWindows is searching for the Linksys
LNE100TX Fast EthernetAdapter driver.When the window notifies you that
it is ready to install the driver, click the Next button.
7. Windows will begin copying the EtherFast Card’s driver files to your PC.
Refer to the chart below to help guide you through the process.
• If your PC asks for the Linksys
Setup or Driver Disk
• If you are asked to supply
your Windows 98 Installation
Files or Disks
• If you are asked for a file that
includes “LNE100TX” in its
name
• If you receive a Version
Conflict error
1. Click OOKK.
2. Ensure that the DDrriivveerrDDiisskkis in your PC’s flop-
py drive.
3. Type “a:\” in the “Copy files from:” box.
4. Click OOKK.
1. Click OOKK.
2. If you have a WWiinnddoowwss9988CCDD--RROOMM, type
“d:\win98” in the “Copy files from:” box, where
“d:” is your CD-ROM drive.
3. If you don’t have a WWiinnddoowwss9988CCDD--RROOMM,
type: “c:\windows\options\cabs”.
4. Click OOKK.
1. Insert the DDrriivveerrDDiisskkinto your PC’s floppy
drive.
2. Type “a:\” in the “Copy files from:” box.
3. Click OOKK
1. Choose to keep the newest version of the file
by clicking YYeess.
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3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing win-
dow will appear.
4a. If you'd like others to be able to access the files on your PC's hard drive,
select I want to be able to give others access to my files.
4b. If you'd like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I
want to be able to allow others to print to my printer.
5. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
should now appear in the list of installed components.
NNoottee::If you do not
enable File and
Print Sharing, your
PC will be invisible
on the network
and inaccessible
to other users.
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1. Once you are back at theWindows 98 desktop, click on your taskbar's Start
button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then double-click the
Network icon.
2. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab. A win-
dow similar to the one below will appear. There may be other components
listed in addition to the ones shown below (for example, a Dial-up
Adapter), which is normal. If any of the components shown below are miss-
ing, however, you’ll need to manually install them. Refer to Manually
Installing the Network Components in the Appendix now.
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• Dial-Up Adapter
• Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter
• TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter
•TCP/IP -> Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter
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10. Choose the Access Control tab. Verify that Shared-level access control is
selected.
11. Click the OK button. Your system may ask you for your Windows 98 CD-
ROM or the location of the Windows 98 installation files. If it does, direct
Windows to the appropriate location, (i.e., D:\win98 if you have the
Windows 98 CD-ROM, or C:\windows\options\cabs).
12. Once Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings Change
window appears. Remove all disks from your PC and click the Yes button
to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply shut down Windows
98 and restart your PC. Remember to remove any installation disks or CD-
ROMs prior to rebooting.
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6. After ensuring that all of the listed network components are installed on
your system, in the Primary Network Logon box select Client for
Microsoft Networks .
7. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the
Computer Name box. Choose a name that is unique from the other com-
puter names on the network.
8. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The Workgroup
name should be the same Workgroup Name in use by all of the other PCs
on the network. Use the same Workgroup Name that is in use on your other
computers for ease of use. Do NOT click the OK button when you are
done.
9. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.
This box is optional, and can be left blank.
NNoottee::Your Computer and Workgroup
Names must both be fewer than 15
characters, and should only consist
only of numbers and letters.

Windows Millennium Installation
and Setup
After physically installing the EtherFast®10/100 LAN Card in your computer,
follow these instructions to install the network device driver. The installation
procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which version of
Windows 98 you are using, and on your current system configuration. If at any
time during the installation you encounter problems, consult the
Troubleshooting section.
1. Start up your PC in Windows Millennium.
2. Windows ME will automatically detect the
presence of the PCI Ethernet Controller hard-
ware in your PC.
3. Slide the “Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers” diskette
into your floppy drive while the Add New Hardware Wizard window is visi-
ble. Click the Next button.
4. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and click the Next but-
ton.
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Note: Do not click Cancel or
Skip at any time during the
installation. Doing so will pre-
vent your driver from being
properly installed on your PC.
13. A Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a User name and
Password. Make up a user name and password (if you haven’t already) and
click the OK button. Do not click the Cancel button or press the Escape
key. Clicking either of these buttons will prevent you from logging into the
network. If the logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on,
refer to the Troubleshooting section.
14. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the Network
Neighborhood icon.You should see one icon for the entire network and the
names of the other PCs on the network.
• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on
the network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows 98 net-
work configuration is complete. Continue with Sharing Your Files
and Printers in theAppendix if you want your PC’s data or printer to
be available to others on the network.You may stop here, however, if
you wish to configure File and Printer Sharing at a later time.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section if:
• You don't see anything at all in Network Neighborhood and have pressed
the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen.
• You only see your own computer in Network Neighborhood.
• You see all computers on the network except yours and have tried press-
ing the F5 key a few times.
•You only see computers that are running the same operating system as you
and you don’t see any others.
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Installing the Network Card’s Driver
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8. If Windows asks you to supply any drivers beginning with “lne” or “netlne”,
re-direct Windows to your floppy drive (A:\WINME).
9. Windows will finish installing the software onto your PC. Click the Finish
button.
10. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove the floppy disk from
your PC and click the Yes button. If Windows does not prompt you to
restart, do so manually. Click the Start button, then click Shutdown, and
choose the Restart option and click the OK button.
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5. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and select
"Specify a location". Then, type “A:\WINME” in the drop-down box and
click the Next button.
6.A window will open, notifying you thatWindows is searching for the Linksys
LNE100TX Fast EthernetAdapter driver.When the window notifies you that
it is ready to install the driver, click the Next button.
7. Windows Millennium will begin copying the EtherFast®Card’s driver files
onto your PC. If an “Insert Disk” box appears requesting Windows
Millennium files, click OK and direct Windows to the proper location of the
files, e.g. c:\windows\options\install, or D:\win9x.
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3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing win-
dow will appear.
4a. If you'd like others to be able to access the files on your PC's hard drive,
select I want to be able to give others access to my files.
4b. If you'd like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I
want to be able to allow others to print to my printer.
5. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
should now appear in the list of installed components.
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NNoottee::If you do not
enable File and
Print Sharing, your
PC will be invisible
on the network
and inaccessible
to other users.
1. Once you are back at the Windows Millennium desktop, click on your
taskbar's Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then double-
click the Network icon.
2. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab. A win-
dow similar to the one below will appear. There may be other components
listed in addition to the ones shown below (for example, a Dial-up
Adapter), which is normal. If any of the components shown below are miss-
ing, however, you’ll need to manually install them. Refer to Manually
Installing the Network Components in the Appendix now.
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• Dial-Up Adapter
• Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter
• TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter
•TCP/IP -> Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter
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Network Component Configuration

9. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.
This box is optional, and can be left blank.
10. Choose the Access Control tab. Ensure that Shared-level access control is
selected.
11. Click the OK button. Your system may ask you for your Windows
Millennium CD-ROM or the location of the Windows Millennium installa-
tion files. If it does, direct Windows to the appropriate location, (i.e.,
D:\win9x if you have the Windows Millennium CD-ROM, or C:\win-
dows\options\install).
12. Once Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings Change
window appears. Remove all disks from your PC and click Yes to restart
your PC. If you don't see this window restart your PC. Remember to
remove any installation disks or CD-ROMs prior to rebooting.
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6. After ensuring that all of the listed network components are installed on
your system, in the Primary Network Logon box select Client for
Microsoft Networks .
7. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the
Computer Name box. Choose a name that is unique from the other com-
puter names on the network.
8. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The Workgroup
name should be the same Workgroup Name in use by all of the other PCs
on the network. Use the same Workgroup Name that is in use on your other
computers for ease of use. Do NOT click the OK button when you are
done.
NNoottee::Your Computer and Workgroup
Names must both be fewer than 15
characters, and should only consist
only of numbers and letters.
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Windows NT 4.0 Installation and
Setup
The following instructions will set up the EtherFast®
10/100 LAN Card in a computer running NT 4.0 serv-
er/workstation. You should have your original
Windows NT CD-ROM available during the installa-
tion, as you might be asked to supply it. Always con-
sult your NT documentation if you have questions.
To install the network driver for an NT 4.0 Server or Workstation
1. Log into Windows NT as an 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 the Yes button to install NT networking along
with the EtherFast Card's network driver, and continue with step 1 on the
following page.
• If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Skip to
the Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already
Installed section.
NNoottee::If you have
installed any Service
Packs, you will need to
reinstall them after
installing and setting up
the 10/100 LAN Card.
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13. A Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a User name and
Password. Make up a user name and password (if you haven’t already) and
click the OK button. Do not click the Cancel button or press the Escape
key. Clicking either of these buttons will prevent you from logging into the
network. If the logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on,
refer to the Troubleshooting section.
14. Once you are at the Windows Millennium desktop, double-click the My
Network Places icon, the Entire Network icon, and then the Your
WorkGroup icon. You should see one icon for the entire network and the
names of the other PCs on the network.
• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on
the network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows
Millennium network configuration is complete. Continue with
SharingYour Files and Printers in theAppendix if you want your PC’s
data or printer to be available to others on the network.You may stop
here, however, if you wish to configure File and Printer Sharing at a
later time.
Refer to the Troubleshooting section if:
• You don't see anything at all in Entire Network and have pressed the F5
key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen.
• You only see your own computer in Entire Network.
•You see all computers on the network except yours and have tried press-
ing the F5 key a few times.
• You only see computers that are running the same operating system as
you and you don’t see any others.
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