About The Software - Linksys HPN100 User Manual

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.
Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your network at large.
The HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card disk includes drivers for
many network operating systems, including Windows 98, Windows 95,
Windows NT, and DOS. When the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC
Card is up and running, it will talk to your PC's card slot, which will talk to the
Card services, which will finally talk to the network drivers and the network at
large.
Socket and Card Services
Socket and card services allow your computer to recognize a PC card when it is
inserted into your PC's card slot. Your PC will need some kind of services
installed in order to use the HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card.
Most slot-equipped PCs have socket and card services pre-installed by the
computer's manufacturer. If you are upgrading your PC by adding a new slot,
then you need to upgrade your services as well. You have two choices:
• Use Generic Services
If your computer doesn't have services (or you don't know what kind are
installed), you may be able to use the 10/100 card's generic services, which are
included on the EtherFast card disk. If you want to use the generic services, go
to the next page.
• Contact Your PC's Manufacturer
If your computer doesn't have services, and the generic services contained on
the 10/100 card's software disk don't seem to work with your PC, contact your
computer's manufacturer to find out (1) what kind of services your computer
uses, or (2) how to get compatible services if your computer doesn't have them.
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