Linksys HPN100 User Manual

Linksys HPN100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HomeLink ™ Series HomeLink ™ Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card HPN100 HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or docu- mentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P.O.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction About The Hardware How to Get Technical Support Hardware Setup LED Indicators About the Software Windows 98 Setup Windows 95 Setup Windows NT 4.0 Setup Novell NetWare Client32 Setup Linux, Open Source and Beta OSes Appendix Windows NT 4.0 Client Setup For Windows 98 and 95 Twisted Pair Cabling Troubleshooting Your @Home Internet Connection Troubleshooting in Windows 98 and 95...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card. This exciting new technology is being offered in compliance with the standards of the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA). The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card now offers instant connectivity to multiple PC's over a home's existing tele- phone lines.
  • Page 6 • Limited 1-Year Warranty How Does It Work? The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card utilizes a tech- nology known as Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM) which essentially divides the data travelling over the phone lines into separate frequencies - one for voice, one for high-bandwidth net access such as DSL, and one for the net- work data.
  • Page 7 • One Standard Telephone Cable • One Driver Diskette • User Guide and Registration Card If any of the above contents are missing, consult your Linksys retailer. Sharing Your Resources The HomeLink Phoneline card brings the advantages of inexpensive network- ing to your home or office.
  • Page 8: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Before You Begin The HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card is equipped with two phone wire ports, also known as RJ-11 ports, for use with a Phoneline network that utilizes your existing telephone system. The card also has an RJ-45 10BaseT Ethernet port for use with 10Mbps Ethernet networks.
  • Page 9 Installing the Hardware 1. Turn off your PC and any devices attached to it. 2. Snap the flat end of the media cou- pler into the HomeLink Phoneline +10/100 Network PC Card. It should lock firmly into place. 3. Locate your PC's card slot. The slot is usually located on the side or front of the PC.
  • Page 10 For more information on 10/100 dual-speed hubs and switch- es, visit the Linksys web site or call (949) 261-1288. 2 PCs are connected through your home’s telephone line.
  • Page 11: About The Software

    About the Software The HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card requires two different kinds of software in order to work: Socket and card services are special software drivers that allow a PC card to communicate with your computer. Plug and Play operating systems like Windows 98 and 95 already have these services built in.
  • Page 12 HomeLink floppy diskette. If you received a diskette without the Windows 2000 drivers, you can get them from the Download Center on the Linksys website. Please note that the drivers and the operating system are still in development. When Microsoft officially releas- es the Windows 2000 operating system, Linksys will provide updated drivers and technical support for the operating system.
  • Page 13: Windows 98 Setup

    Windows 98 Setup Boot up your Windows 98 PC with the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 PC Card hardware installed. Follow the instructions below. 1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card in your computer. If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide.
  • Page 14 5. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. A message will appear that reads Windows found the Linksys HomeLink + 10/100 PC Card driver. Click on Finish. If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, skip to the Troubleshooting sec- tion on page 51.
  • Page 15 Refer to page 58 in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide. Please Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Linksys does not pro- vide technical support for the setup or configuration of the TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 16 9. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks. 10. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it what- ever you'd like, (ex: Ace, Master, etc.), as long as you keep the name under 15 characters long and you don’t use spaces or special characters, (like dashes).
  • Page 17 15. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 98 and restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive.
  • Page 18 Client Setup Before enabling File and Printer Sharing, you should prepare your computer to be used with any file servers that may be on the network. Turn to the next page. If you are not using Windows 98 with an NT or NetWare file server, skip the next two paragraphs.
  • Page 19 Preparing to Use File and Printer Sharing. The instructions below explain how to turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 98 so that your computer can be accessed by others and vice-versa. 1. Start up Windows 98. If you are asked to log in, be sure to give your correct username and password.
  • Page 20 Use your mouse to select the type of file sharing access that you want other users to have. If you want to assign access password(s), type them into the Password box(es). If you are sharing a cable modem or DSL braodband connection that you will be using to access the Internet, you should protect all of your shared drives and printers with private passwords.
  • Page 21: Windows 95 Setup

    Windows 95 Setup After installing the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card hardware in your computer, follow the instructions below to install the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card's Windows 95 network driver from the card's program disk. Please keep in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 you are using and your current system configuration.
  • Page 22 3. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. A message will appear that reads Windows found the Linksys HomeLink + 10/100 PC Card (PCM100H1) driver. Click on Finish. If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, skip to the Troubleshooting sec- tion on page 51.
  • Page 23 Refer to page 58 in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide. Please Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to the Windows 95 documentation. Linksys does not pro- vide technical support for the setup or configuration of the TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 24 9. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks. 10. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other comput- ers' names on the network.
  • Page 25 14. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 95 CD-ROM or the location of the 95 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.). 15. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears.
  • Page 26 Client Setup Before enabling File and Printer Sharing, you should prepare your computer to be used with any file servers that may be on the network. If you are not using Windows 95 with an NT or NetWare file server, skip the next two paragraphs.
  • Page 27 Preparing to Use File and Printer Sharing. The instructions below explain how to turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 95 so that your computer can be accessed by others and vice-versa. 1. Start up Windows 95. If you are asked to log in, be sure to give your correct username and password.
  • Page 28 Use your mouse to select the type of file sharing access that you want other users to have. If you want to assign access password(s), type them into the Password box(es). If you are sharing a cable modem or DSL braodband connection that you will be using to access the Internet, you should protect all of your shared drives and printers with private passwords.
  • Page 29: Windows Nt 4.0 Setup

    Windows NT 4.0 Setup The instructions below explain how to install HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card's softwarer drivers for an NT 4.0 server/workstation. You must know the type of PCMCIA controller that you have in your notebook -- PCIC compatible or CardBus. Refer to your PC’s user guide or contact the manufacturer if you are not sure.
  • Page 30 4. Put the PC Card disk into drive A and type a:\ in the location window. Click 5. When the Linksys adapter names are visible, choose Linksys HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card (PCM100H1) for PCMCIA slot if your laptop’s slot is set for PCIC or compatible.
  • Page 31 Windows NT CD-ROM. For example, if your CD- ROM is designated as D:, then type D:\i386. 7. Setup may also need drivers from the Linksys diskette. Type a:\ or the loca- tion of the floppy disk if this window appears.
  • Page 32 When the Network Setup Wizard reappears, configure your bindings. See your Windows NT User Guide for more information on bindings. 11. When the bindings are configured, click Next, followed by Next again to start the network. 12. When the Network Wizard window reappears, enter a name for your com- puter.
  • Page 33 Install the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card (NT Networking is Already Installed) 1. When the Network window appears, click on the Adapters tab. 2. Click on the Add button, followed by Have Disk. Put the PC Card disk into drive A.
  • Page 34 If You Have Problems If the EtherFast card's coupler doesn't light up after you restart your computer, you may need to change your slot's boot setting in NT. Follow these instruc- tions: Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on the Devices icon.
  • Page 35 Note: Only change these settings if you know what you are doing. 1. To access your HomeLink driver, click on the Configuration tab, highlight Linksys HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card and click on Properties. 2. The Linksys HomeLink Properties window will open. Click on Advanced.
  • Page 36 Ethernet Configuration This option allows you to choose the duplex and speed performance of the HomeLink Card’s RJ-45 Ethernet port. In order to change the port settings, the Mode Selection option must be set at 10BaseT Only, or 10/100BaseTX Only, or the mode must be set at Auto Detect with a valid link on the 10BaseT Port.
  • Page 37 Mode Selection You can set the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card to default to either a 10BaseT connection or Phoneline connection. Since there are three ports, the card is set to Auto Detect an active connection. Auto Detect will look first for a connection on the 10BaseT port, and if one is not found, the card will default to the Phoneline connection.
  • Page 38 Phoneline Configuration You can set the Phoneline port to operate in several different modes. The phoneline port will default to Auto Config mode. This mode automatically sets the port to High Power/High Speed mode. These port settings will only take effect if and when the Phoneline port is selected as the default port or if the card is in Auto Detect mode and the Phoneline link is active.
  • Page 39: Twisted Pair Cabling

    Twisted-Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossed cables are used for connecting 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 uplink hubs together with a straight cable instead).
  • Page 40 Telephone Cable The telephone cables you use can be either crossed over or straight-through. Standard telephone cables like the ones you use everyday in your home should do the job. Note: If you are only sharing Internet access between 2 PCs, you can connect your modem directly to your HomeLink Card using a standard telephone cable.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hints for Windows Problem: Windows doesn't detect new hardware with the HomeLink Card hardware installed, or it continues to detect the card each time I restart the PC. Solutions You might not have inserted the PCMCIA card correctly or securely into the appropriate slot of your computer.
  • Page 42 Verify that the HomeLink Card’s Phoneline configuration is set to Auto Configuration. See the chapter entitled Changing the Card Settings on page xx for instructions on how to do this. Try connecting your PCs using only the phone wire provided with the HomeLink card.
  • Page 43 If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and Workgroup name, and Windows 95 computers can't see Windows 98 computers, enable NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 95 and 98. IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol should be installed on all computers. Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol. To do this, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then open Network and click on the Configuration tab.
  • Page 44 Multiple Network PC Cards The following information is supplied to you for reference only. Linksys does not provide technical support on the setup or troubleshooing of multiple Network PC Cards or enabling or setup of routing in an operating sys- tem.
  • Page 45 Bridge. A bridge is a device that trasmits data packets from one type of network to another. The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge can seamlessly connect your 10/100 network to your 1Mbps HomeLink network. For more information about the HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge, visit the Linksys Web site at http://www.linksys.com.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears. 3. Click on the Configuration tab. Linksys recommends that the following net- work components are installed for you to properly connect to your HomeLink network.
  • Page 48 IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. Click OK. If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows 95 documentation. Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. page 45...
  • Page 49 How to Use the HomeLink 10/100 Notebook Network Card's Generic Services Under DOS-Based Systems The software disk provided with the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card includes generic socket and card services that can be used to enable the card. The card's hardware-specific client enabler will only enable the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card.
  • Page 50: Enabling Pcmcia Services In Nt

    Enabling PCMCIA Services in Windows NT To enable card and socket services in NT, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double click on Devices. Scroll down the list until you find PCMCIA. Highlight it and click Startup and choose Boot from the options. After you are done click on Close and restart your computer.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Standards Transfer Rate LEDs Ports Cabling Power Bus Type Certification Dimensions Weight Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u, HPNA 1.0, 1.1 Phone Line Half Duplex: 1Mbps 10BaseT Half Duplex: 10BaseT Full Duplex: 100BaseTX Half Duplex: 100Mbps 100BaseTX Full Duplex: 200Mbps (Aggregate) Link/Act, 10/100, Phone Line 1 Auto-Sensing 10Mbps/100Mbps RJ-45 Port...
  • Page 52: Customer Support

    Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support Email FTP Site 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com...
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