Linux, Open Source And Beta Operating Systems; Twisted Pair Cabling; Troubleshooting - Linksys EG1032 User Manual

Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems

Linksys does not provide technical support for Linux, BSD, or other freeware
and open source operating systems. Although many Linksys products have
been proven to perform well under Linux and other freeware OSes, technical
support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For information on
where to find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and other freeware
OSes, visit the support pages and FAQ files on the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com.
Linksys does not provide technical support for Beta operating systems.
Twisted-Pair Cabling
There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5e
is the most reliable and is highly recommended (and is required for Gigabit
connections). Category 5 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are
used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossover cables are used for con-
necting 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).
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Instant Gigabit Series
Instant Gigabit Network Adapter (EG1032/EG1064)

Troubleshooting

This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation
and operation of the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. If you can't find an
answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
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1.Windows does not detect the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter installed, or it
attempts to reinstall the Network Adapter each time you restart your PC.
• You might not have inserted the PCI card correctly or securely into the
appropriate slot of your computer. Make sure that the card is securely
inserted in the appropriate slot.
• Insert your card into an alternate PCI slot.
• You may have previously aborted a new hardware setup. Go to the Starting
Over in Windows 95, 98, Millennium or 2000 section.
• The motherboard in your system might not be Plug-and-Play compatible, or
your PC's Plug-and-Play settings may not be enabled, or the motherboard
may have Plug-and-Play options not supported by Windows 95/98. If you
are not sure, contact your PC's manufacturer.
2. Windows can't locate the driver for the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter.
• You may have inserted the wrong diskette into your PC's drive.
• The diskette may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the disk
has a few files in a:\ starting with EG10 or a folder called Win95 or Win98.
3. The Windows Logon screen doesn't 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 doesn't solve the
problem, your PC's manufacturer may have disabled Windows' networking.
Contact your computer's manufacturer for help.
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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