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Page 1: Network Card
Notebook Network Card Connect your PC to a network or broadband modem network F5D5020t... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and peripherals, exchanging data quickly between connected computers, and communicating via e-mail and the Internet. This guide explains how to install and use the Belkin Notebook Network Card on a PC running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, ®... -
Page 4: Installing The Hardware
A specially wired cable called a crossover cable is needed to allow you to connect two computers without the use of a network hub or switch. Belkin crossover cables are yellow (Belkin’s A3X126-XX-YLW-M). Installing the Hardware... -
Page 5: Installing The Network Drivers
Installing the network drivers Now that you have properly installed the Notebook Network Card and it is properly connected to the network, we are now ready to configure the software to allow your computers to work together efficiently. 1. Turn on the power to the PC. Windows will automatically detect that a new device has been installed and will display the following window: 2. - Page 6 4. When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first option- "Search for the best driver for your device.(Recommended)" and click the Next Button. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive box. Place the CD-ROM supplied with the card in your CD-ROM and click the Next Button. Installing the Network Drivers...
- Page 7 Installing the Network Drivers 6. The following screen will appear: 7. Click the Next Button and the following screen will appear: 8. Click on the Finish Button to complete the wizard. Your computer may prompt you to restart, if so, allow the system to restart.
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Page 8: Connecting To A Dsl Or Cable Modem
If your modem has a port that looks just like the one pictured below (similar to a standard phone jack, but a little larger), then the Belkin Notebook Network Card is an easy way to connect to these modems and take advantage of high-speed Internet access. - Page 9 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Belkin offers a full line of these cables, available from any major retailer or distributor of computer-related products. To achieve the best performance from your Cable or DSL modem, we recommend the following part numbers: Crossover Ethernet Patch Cable: A3X126-xx-YLW-M, where "xx"...
- Page 10 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem When you use a DSL or cable modem, you are connecting to your service provider’s network. These networks can be set up by the provider to communicate with your computer using either "dynamic" or "static"...
- Page 11 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 6. Select "Specify an IP address", and fill in both the "IP Address" and "Subnet Mask" fields with the numbers supplied by your service provider. 7. Click on the DNS Configuration tab. 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP ->...
- Page 12 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 8. Select "Enable DNS". 9. If your service provider has supplied a "Host Name" and/or "Domain", fill in these fields. 10. For each DNS address your service provider has supplied, add the address in the "DNS Server" section. 11.
- Page 13 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 4. Click OK to close the window. You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the Internet at high-speed through your DSL or cable connection. If your browser is unable to connect to the Internet, please contact your service provider for further information.
- Page 14 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP ->32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" –or- "TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL…" 4. Click on the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties window. 5.
- Page 15 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 9. Click OK to close the Network window. 10. Windows will ask you to restart your computer. Please do so. Once you have restarted your computer, do the following: 1. Right-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to bring up its context menu, and select Properties.
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Page 16: Creating A Simple Network
While networking was once a complicated matter, Windows 95, 98 and later versions, along with hardware like Belkin networking products have made networking very easy to do for everyone. The following section of this manual will help you set up a simple network in your home or office. - Page 17 Connecting two computers: Connecting two computers simply requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as the Belkin Notebook Network Card for laptop computers, or the Belkin Desktop Network Card for notebook computers. Simply connect the two Network Cards using a crossover Ethernet patch cable, such as Belkin part number: A3X126-xx-YLW-M, where "xx"...
- Page 18 Connecting three or more computers requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as the Belkin Notebook Network Card for laptop computers, or the Belkin Desktop Network Card for desktop computers. You should also have an 10/100Base-T hub or switch with enough ports for the number of computers you intend to connect immediately or in the near future.
- Page 19 Configuring your computers For each computer you connect to the network, you must set the network address to be used by other computers to communicate with this one. Follow these steps on each computer on the network to properly configure these settings: 1.
- Page 20 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP -> 32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" –or- "TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL…" 4. Click on the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties window. 5. Click on the IP Addresses tab. Creating a Simple Network 6.
- Page 21 Creating a Simple Network Configuring network software In order for your network to be configured properly there are four network components that must be present. Client for Microsoft Networks, 32-Bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter, TCP/IP- 32-Bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter, and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks should be set up.
- Page 22 Creating a Simple Network 3. Click on the Add button, the following screen will appear: 4. Highlight Service on the list and press the Add button and select File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.
- Page 23 5. If Client for Microsoft Networks does not appear in the Network Configuration screen, highlight Client on the list and once again press the Add button and the following screen will appear: 6. Select Microsoft as the Manufacturer, and Client for Microsoft Networks, and press OK.
- Page 24 8. The Network window will now look something like this: 9. The following network components should be installed: If all clients and protocols are not listed, press the Add button, and add the missing components. 10.Press the File and Printer Sharing button and check both boxes, then press OK.
- Page 25 11. Press the Identification tab, and then enter the details for the three fields. In order to share files each PC must have its own unique name, but belong to the same workgroup. Creating a Simple Network 12. Press the Access Control tab, and set the access to share-level access control.
- Page 26 Sharing files and disk drives 1. To share files and access to a hard drive, floppy drive, or CD-ROM with other computers on the network, open the My Computer window on the computer containing the files or drive you wish to share.
- Page 27 Sharing a printer with the network 1. To share a printer with other computers on the network open the My Computer folder. 2. Double-click on the Printer folder, RIGHT CLICK on the printer that you wish to share, then select Sharing from the menu that appears.
- Page 28 3. Double-click on the Add a Printer button and the following screen will appear, click Next. 4. The screen will now look something like this. Select Network printer and click Next. Creating a Simple Network...
- Page 29 5. The following screen will appear. 6. Type the network path or queue name or click on the Browse button. You can browse to see all printers available to share on the network. Select the shared printer and follow the wizard prompts. Creating a Simple Network...
- Page 30 Creating a Simple Network 7. After the printer is installed the following icon will appear in the printers folder showing a network printer is installed.
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Page 31: Sharing An Internet Connection
"proxy server" software is required. Hardware Internet sharing, which requires a Gateway (such as the Belkin Broadband Internet Gateway, part number F5D5230-X), is the best way to share DSL or cable Internet connections which use a modem connected to the Network Card in a computer. - Page 32 In fact, full-featured Gateways such as the Belkin Broadband Internet Gateway (part number F5D5230-X) can be used either in place of, or in addition to, any existing network hub or switch.
- Page 33 Software Internet sharing If you have a working Internet connection on a computer running Windows 98 SE, Me, NT 4.0, or 2000, you can use the built-in Internet Connection Sharing capabilities of your operating system. On the computer which has the Internet connection follow these steps. Windows 98 SE host configuration 1.
- Page 34 Sharing an Internet Connection 5. Click Next and the following screen will appear: 6. Click Next and the following screen will appear: 7. Click Next again.
- Page 35 8. When asked, "What type of connection do you use to access the Internet?" select the first option, "Dial Up Connection", and click Next. 9. Internet Connection Sharing will now create a Client Configuration Disk to configure the browsers on the other computers on your home network to use Internet Connection Sharing.
- Page 36 10. Click the Next button and the following window will appear: 11. Insert a floppy disk into drive A and click OK. 12. You have now successfully created the Client Configuration Disk to configure the browser on the other computers of your home network.
- Page 37 5. Double-click on TCP/IP- Internet Connection Sharing and the following screen will appear: 6. Click on "Obtain an IP address automatically" and click OK. Configuring client computers Now that you have successfully configured the host computer, we can set up other computers on your network to access a remote modem. 1.
- Page 38 Sharing an Internet Connection 3. The Browser Setup Wizard screen will appear. Click Next. 4. The Wizard will now check the browser settings. Click Next.
- Page 39 5. You have now completed the Browser Setup Wizard. Click Finish. Client configuration check To access the Internet using a Connection Sharing Computer, ensure that the TCP/IP settings for your network adapter are set correctly by carrying out the following steps: 1.
- Page 40 3. The following screen will appear. Select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" check box. 4. Click the WINS Configuration tab, and then select the check box next to "Use DHCP for WINS resolution". Sharing an Internet Connection...
- Page 41 6. Click the DNS Configuration tab, and then select the check box next to "Disable DNS". 7. Click OK to accept the new TCP/IP settings. 8. Click OK again to update your new network configuration. 9. Any changes to the network configuration will require a restart of the system.
- Page 42 Windows Me host configuration 1. From the desktop, double-click on My Network Places and the following screen will appear: 2. Double-click on the Home Networking Wizard and the following screen will appear. Click Next. Sharing an Internet Connection...
- Page 43 3. The following screen will appear. Select Yes, if you use the Internet on this computer and select, "A direct connection to my ISP using the following device:" and select the device that you use to sign on to the Internet. 4.
- Page 44 5. The following screen will appear, enter a computer name and a workgroup name and click Next. 6. The following screen will appear. Select the check boxes if you want to share your files and printers with other computers on the network.
- Page 45 7. You will now be prompted to create a setup disk to enable the use of Home Networking in Windows 98 and Windows 95 operating systems. To create a setup disk, select the first option and click Next. 8. Insert a disk in the floppy drive and click Next. 9.
- Page 46 Configuring client computers 1. Insert the Setup disk in the floppy drive of the client computer. From the Start menu go to Run and type, "A:\setup.exe" and click OK. The screen will look something like this: 2. This will bring you to the Welcome screen of the Home Networking Wizard.
- Page 47 3. Select Yes, if you use the Internet on this computer and select, "A connection to another computer on my home network that provides direct access to my Internet Service Provider" and click Next. The following screen will appear: 4. Be sure to change the Computer Name, but use the same Workgroup Name.
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Page 48: Sharing An Internet Connection
5. Select the check boxes to the corresponding resources you want to share with other computers on the network. Click Next. Note: To allow access to other resources on the computer that cannot be found in the screen above, double-click on My Computer. Right-click on the resources that you want shared and... -
Page 49: Product Specifications
Notebook 10/100 Network PCMCIA Interface Card F5D5020 Network Standards: Data Bus: Network Interface: Full Duplex: LED Indicators: Driver Support: Product Specifications IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 16-bit PCMCIA Female RJ45 jack 10Mbps and 100Mbps Link/Activity and 100BaseT DOS, Windows 3.x, 95, 98, Me, NT ®... -
Page 50: Warranty, Fcc, Ce Statement
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. - Page 51 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4325 4666 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 © 2001 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 21MS075...