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- Page 1 Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast ® 10/100 LAN Card Use this guide to install: LNE100TX ver. 5 User Guide...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview Installing NT Networking and the EtherFast Card Driver Installing the EtherFast Network Driver if Networking is Already Installed 41 Windows 2000 Installation and Setup Overview Installing the Network Card's Driver Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® Troubleshooting Appendix Glossary... -
Page 4: Introduction
® The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card from Linksys also features Wake-On-LAN (WOL) 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 network card. The ultimate in 10/100 network- ing is yours! If you don’t have WOL support on your motherboard or you have... -
Page 5: Getting To Know The Etherfast
The RJ-45 Port The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your Category 3 or 5 network cabling. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... -
Page 6: 10/100 Lan Card
N N o o t t e e : : 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. 10/100 LAN Cards ®... -
Page 7: Overview
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 A section in the Appendix. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Network Component Configuration
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 Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... - Page 10 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.
- Page 11 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. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®...
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Page 12: Windows 98 Installation And Setup
2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 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. - Page 13 6. A window will open, notifying you that Windows is searching for the Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter 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.
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Page 14: Network Component Configuration
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 Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... - Page 15 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. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®...
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Page 16: Windows Millennium Installation And Setup
1. Start up your PC in Windows Millennium. 2. Windows ME will automatically detect the 3. Slide the “Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers” diskette 4. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and click the Next but- ®... - Page 17 "Specify a location". Then, type “A:\WINME” in the drop-down box and click the Next button. 6. A window will open, notifying you that Windows is searching for the Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. When the window notifies you that it is ready to install the driver, click the Next button.
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Page 18: Network Component Configuration
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 EtherFast Linksys Instant EtherFast ® Series 3. - Page 19 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. EtherFast Linksys Instant EtherFast ® Series 9. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box.
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Page 20: Windows Nt 4.0 Installation And Setup
•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. EtherFast Linksys Instant EtherFast ® Series Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup... -
Page 21: Installing Nt Networking And The Etherfast Card Driver
2. When the screen below appears, put a checkmark next to Wired to the net- work and then click the Next button. 3. Click the Select from list... button to select the network adapter. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... - Page 22 6. Highlight the Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter entry in the window that appears and click the OK button. 6. The adapter will be added to the list of Network Adapters on the Network Setup Wizard screen. Click the Next button.
- Page 23 If you do, your card has been properly installed. N N o o t t e e : : If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, consult your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide tech- nical support for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.
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Page 24: Installing The Etherfast Network Driver If Networking Is Already Installed
Series EtherFast ® 3. When the list of available network adapters appears, click the Have Disk but- 4. Put the “Linksys LNE100TX (v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers” diskette 10/100 LAN Cards ® ton. into drive A. Type A:\ into the box on your screen and click the OK button. - Page 25 5. Highlight the Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet Adapter entry in the window that appears. Then, click the OK button. 6. When NT asks you for the media type. Choose the AutoSense option. When finished, click the Continue button. Then, click the Close button.
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Page 26: Windows 2000 Installation And Setup
Installing the Network Card’s Driver 1. Start and log on to your Windows 2000 PC. 2. Windows will display the Found New Hardware Wizard box. Click the Next button to continue. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® 3. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear. When... - Page 27 In the “Copy manufacturer’s files from“ field, type “A:\WIN2000” and click the OK button 6. The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click the Next but- ton to continue. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® the “Linksys 7.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Network Component Configuration sections in the chapters on Windows 95 and 98. • The network card might not be setup properly. Try reinstalling the card’s drivers. To clean your system of the old installation, go to the Starting Over in Windows 95, 98 or 2000 section in the Appendix and then re- install. - Page 29 Windows’ networking. To do this, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on Network. Click once on the component entry with the words TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP on its own, then click on the Remove button. Click OK when finished and restart your PC. If the prob- lem persists, try running the diagnostics.
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Page 30: Running The Card's Diagnostics
Peer-to-Peer, Ping, or Bandwidth tests, any network problems that you are experiencing are external to the card; check your cabling and hub con- nections. If the card fails the Loopback or Register tests, check your com- puter’s settings, then contact Linksys Customer Support for help. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... -
Page 31: Installing The Driver In Windows 95 Version A
Your printer(s) are now shared. The Printer Sharing setup and installation is complete. Your printer can now be accessed by other network users. The printer’s driver may have to be installed on other PCs. Consult your printer’s documentation. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... -
Page 32: Novell Netware 3.X Client Setup For Windows 95 Or 98
6. Click OK. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure the Share-level access control option is selected; do not select User-level access control. 7. When you’re done, click OK to restart your computer. The NetWare portion of your Windows setup is complete. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... -
Page 33: Starting Over In Windows 95, 98, Me Or 2000
EtherFast ® 3. If the Configuration box has a component called Dial-Up Adapter, skip for- 4. Remove any instance of the name Linksys in the box. This includes 10/100 LAN Cards ® ward to step 5. If it doesn’t, continue with step 4. - Page 34 EtherFast ® 11. Remove all devices with the name Linksys in its description. (If at any point 12. Scroll down to the Other Devices listing. Click the plus [+] sign. Remove 13. Click the Close button, shut down Windows, and restart your computer.
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Page 35: Manually Installing The Network Components In Windows 95, 98 And Me
Click OK. 10/100 LAN Cards ® Manager listing. nents are installed. • Client for Microsoft Networks • Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter (LNE100TX v5) If your CD-ROM isn’t available, • IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol try directing Windows to “c:\win- • NetBEUI dows\options\cabs”... -
Page 36: Installing The Network Protocols For Windows 95, 98 And Millennium
Control Panel. From the Control Panel, double- click Network icon. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® 2. Select Network PC Card from the list and click the Add button. 3. Highlight Protocol and click 4. Select 10/100 LAN Cards ®... -
Page 37: About Plug-And-Play Pci Technology
BIOS menus, for example. 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 38: Glossary
"categories" (the singular is commonly referred to as "CAT") of twisted pair cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ®... - Page 39 (for example, within an office building). MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure- ment for data transmission.
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Page 40: Specifications
Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections, twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable. Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases. Linksys Instant EtherFast ® Series EtherFast... -
Page 41: Warranty Information
CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. Linksys Instant EtherFast Series EtherFast ® Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Tech Support RMA Issues Email... - Page 42 h t t p : / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m...