Linksys FENSK05 - EtherFast Network Starter User manual

EtherFast®Series
10/100 Network In a
Box
Model No.: FENSK05 v2
User Guide

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defects in material and workmanship under normal use starting at the date of pur-
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Linksys EtherFast
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Introduction
The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Network In a Box
The Linksys 10/100 Network In a Box comes with everything you need to get a net-
work up and running in minutes. Plug in the cards, attach the provided network cables,
install the software drivers, and go!
Built to run with the fastest video, publishing, graphics, and database applications, the
EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card is a high performance network adapter for desktop
computers with 32-bit PCI expansion slots. Boasting a maximum data throughput of
200 megabits per second in full duplex mode (100Mbps in half duplex), the 10/100
LAN Card is ready to run with both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks. The card's
10/100 combo port automatically detects your network's maximum speed and adjusts
itself accordingly.
The 10/100 LAN Card from Linksys also features Wake-On-LAN event management.
If your PCI motherboard has built-in WOL support, you’ll be able to utilize this
unique management feature. You can remotely turn on any computer with a WOL net-
work card to perform after-hours tasks or to access files. If you don’t have WOL sup-
port on your motherboard or you have no need for it, don’t worry—your EtherFast
10/100 LAN Card will operate perfectly without it.
The 10/100 Fast Ethernet Network In a Box also includes an EtherFast 10/100 5-
Port Workgroup Hub. The hub features five 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX RJ-45 ports that
allow you to network up to five computers. Each port automatically detects and nego-
tiates 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. As your network grows, you can uplink the
hub to other EtherFast hubs, switches, routers or Broadband modems. Package
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the
EtherFast 10/100 Network in a Box 3
Installing the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card 6
Windows 98 Installation and Setup 9
Windows 95 Installation and Setup 18
Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 26
Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 30
Novell Network Server Setup 40
Troubleshooting 44
Appendix 49
Sharing Your Files and Printers 49
Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version A 51
Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup forWindows 98 or 95 52
Windows 98 or 95 Client for Windows NT 53
Starting Over in Windows 95, 98 or 2000 54
Manually Installing the Network
Components in Windows 95 and Windows 98 59
Installing and Configuring Wake-On-LAN 61
About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology 64
Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems 65
Twisted Pair Cabling 66
Crimping Your Own Network Cables 67
Specifications 68
Customer Support 70
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10/100 Network In a Box
Getting to Know the EtherFast
10/100 Network In a Box
The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card
You will install one EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card into each computer you wish
to network.
The Card’s LEDs
Link/Act The Link LED will illuminate when the card has been suc-
cessfully connected to a network and flicker when data is
being transmitted or received over the network.
100 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.
The Card’s RJ-45 Port
The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your network cabling. See page 66 for
detailed information on cabling.
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Contents for the 10/100 Network in a Box
• Two EtherFast 10/100 LAN Cards (version 4)
• Two Wake-on-LAN wires
• One EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Hub (version 2)
• Two Category 5 Network Cables
• One 3.5” Driver Disk
• Internet-Sharing Software
• One AC Adapter
• One User Guide
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NNoottee::Some 10/100 LAN
Cards may have the 100
LED labeled Speed. The
LEDs all operate as
shown above, however,
regardless of how they’re
labeled.

The Hub’s Ports
1-5 Ports 1-5 are where you will connect your PCs to the hub.
It is through these ports that network information is
exchanged.
Uplink You can expand your network by connecting your hub to
another hub, switch, router or Broadband modem through
the Uplink port. If the Uplink port is being used, the port
adjacent to it will become inactive, reducing the hub’s oper-
able ports from five to four.
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The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Hub
Your network revolves around your hub.You can not connect your computers
directly to one another. You must connect them through your hub.
The Hub’s LEDs
PWR The Power LED will illuminate when the the hub is receiv-
ing power.
100 The 100 LED will illuminate if the port is operating at
(per port) 100Mbps. The LED will be off if the port is running at
10Mbps.
LINK/ACT The LINK/ACT LED will illuminate if the port has an
(per port) active network connection. The LED will flicker if the port
is receiving or sending data.

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5. Once your EtherFast EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card is firmly in place,
secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.
6. Replace your PC's cover.
7. Connect one end of a twisted-pair cable to your PC at the EtherFast
10/100 LAN Card's RJ-45 port.
8. Plug the other end of the cable into your 5-Port Hub.
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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 prefer, you can crimp your own cables. See page 67 for wiring informa-
tion.
Installing the Network Card & Cabling
1. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug
your PC’s power cord.
2. Remove your computer's outside cover.
3. Open your computer and locate the PCI slot(s) on your motherboard.
PCI slots are easily identified by their beige or white color, and by the
fact that network cards fit snugly into them. Remove the metal slot cover
on the back of the PC, then insert the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card into a
PCI card slot, as shown in the photograph on
the next page (top).
4. If you are interested in Wake-On-LAN, you
can go to page 61 now. Wake-On-LAN can be
installed at any time, so there is no need to do
it now. If you don’t know what Wake On LAN
is, or if you know that you don’t want to use
WOL, proceed to step 5 on the next page and
return to WOL later.
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NNoottee::Some
network cards
might need a
bit of muscle
to be installed.
Our network cards are built
strongly, and are hard to
break. Avoid a call to tech-
nical support by making
sure that your card is insert-
ed all the way into your PC’s
network slot!

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Windows 98 Installation & Setup
Overview
After physically installing the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card in your computer,
follow these instructions to install the network driver. The installation proce-
dure for the network driver will vary slightly 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 on page 44.
Installing the Network Card’s Driver
1. If you haven’t already, start up your computer.
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the PCI Ethernet
Controller hardware in your computer.
3. Slide the EtherFast Card Driver Disk into your floppy drive while the Add
New Hardware Wizard window is visible. Click Next.
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9. Reconnect your PC’s power, then power on your computer. Your com-
puter will automatically recognize the card and assign it a unique IRQ
("interrupt") and I/O address.
The card installation is complete. Next, you must configure your PC’s
operating system to work with the EtherFast Card.
• For Windows 98 configuration instructions, turn to page 9.
• For Windows 95 configuration instructions, turn to page 18.
• For Windows 2000 configuration instructions, turn to page 26.
• For Windows NT configuration instructions, turn to page 30.
• For Novell Server configuration instructions, turn to page 40.
If you are using an operating system other than
Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT, you
will find the network driver installation instruc-
tions on the Driver Disk’s readme.exe file.
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NNoottee::Some screen shots
in the following sections
will vary depending on
which version of the
LNE100TX card you are
installing.

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4. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” Click
Next.
5. Select "Floppy disk drives". Click Next to continue.
6. A window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the
Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter driver (seen on the next page).
Click Next.
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• 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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Under no circumstance are you to click Cancel or Skip!
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.
NNoottee::Windows 98 may
ask you for a ccoommppuutteerroorr
wwoorrkkggrroouuppnnaammee. If so,
skip ahead to the instruc-
tions on page 15. Once
you have established your
computer and workgroup
names, return to where
you left off and continue
with the installation.

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Network Component Configuration
1. Once you are back at the Windows 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
window similar to the one below will appear. There may be other compo-
nents 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
missing, however, you’ll need to manually install them. Refer to Manually
Installing the Network Components on page 59 now.
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter (LNE100TX v4)
• IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
• NetBEUI
• TCP/IP
3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing win-
dow will appear.
8. Windows will finish installing the software onto your PC. Click Finish.
9. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove the Driver Disk and
click Yes. 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, remove the Driver Disk
click the Start button, choose Shut Down, choose Restart, then click Yes.
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 your network administrator for your net-
work 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 OOKKto
properly log into Windows. If you click CCaanncceellor hit the EEssccaappee((EESSCC))key,
you will not log into the network.

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8. 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.
9. 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 OK when you
are done.
10. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.
This box is optional, and can be left blank.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing
for Microsoft Networks should now appear in
the list of installed components.
7. 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 .
NNoottee::If you do not enable
File and Print Sharing, your
PC will be invisible on the
network and inaccessible
to other users.
NNoottee::Your
Computer and
Workgroup
Names must
both be fewer
than 15 charac-
ters, and should
only consist
only of numbers
and letters.