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  • Page 1 HomeLink Series ™ HomeLink Phoneline ™ Network Card Use this guide to install these Linksys products: HPN100 HomeLink Phoneline Network Card HPN100SK HomeLink Phoneline Network in a Box User Guide...
  • Page 2 Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization num- ber. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Linksys does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR- CHASE AND BAR CODE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction Hardware Setup Installing the Hardware Windows 98 Setup Windows 95 Setup Windows NT 4.0 Using WinGate Home Changing the Card’s Settings Appendix Twisted-Pair Cabling Important Modem Information Troubleshooting Removing the Installed Components in Windows Specifications Customer Support Notes...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card. This exciting new technology is being offered in compliance with the standards of the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA). The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card now offers instant connectivity to multiple PC's over a home's existing telephone lines.
  • Page 6 Introduction How Does It Work? The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card utilizes a technology 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 network data.
  • Page 7 Modems For Scorching Downloads and File Transfers • Works With Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 (in beta, beta OSs are not supported by Linksys) • Frequency Division Multiplexing for Uninterrupted Simultaneous Voice Service, High-Bandwidth xDSL Internet Access and Network Data Transmissions •...
  • Page 8 • Installation CD-ROM with WinGate Home Internet Sharing Software • 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 advan- tages of inexpensive networking to your home or office.
  • Page 9 About Sharing Sharing Your Internet Connection The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card comes with a proxy server software package called WinGate Home. The WinGate Home soft- ware package allows you to share your Internet connection by setting up a proxy server - a com-...
  • Page 10 About Plug-and-Play About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology The HomeLink Network Card is designed to run in a 32-bit desktop computer equipped with PCI expansion slots. Short for Peripheral Components Interconnect, PCI is a technology that allows special Plug-and- Play expansion cards to be automatically config- ured by a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) once they have been installed.
  • Page 11 About Plug-and-Play Here are some general guidelines to follow when installing a PCI card (like the HomeLink card) into your computer. Under normal installation pro- ceedures, you won’t need to worry about any of these proccedures. However, you may find them useful in troubleshooting situations.
  • Page 12 About Plug-and-Play Jumper Changes You may be able to change the IRQ & I/O values for a given PCI slot by setting jumpers on your PC mother board. Please refer to your PC's mother- board user guide for specific instructions. Menu Changes Your PC may allow you to change the IRQ &...

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Before You Begin The HomeLink Phoneline Network 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 14 Hardware Setup Whether you're building a 10Mbps or 10/100 net- work, twisted-pair cabling should always be used with a hub, which is a box with a row of 10BaseT or 10/100 ports. Each PC plugs into the box with its own twisted pair cable. Because all of the PCs' cables converge at the hub's central location, a twisted-pair network is often referred to as a star configuration.
  • Page 15 Installing the Cabling the slot's contacts. After the card is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. 5. Replace your PC's cover, then turn on your computer. If your computer has a plug-and-play BIOS and a Plug-and-Play operating system like Windows 98 or 95, it will automatically recognize the card and assign a unique IRQ ("interrupt") and...
  • Page 16 Installing the Cabling If you have two or three PCs in one room with only one telephone jack, you can connect several of the computers together using the Daisy Chain method. See the diagram below. Plug your first PC with a Phoneline card into the phone jack in the wall, then use the other phone cable port on the card to connect to your second PC.
  • Page 17 Installing the Cabling Cabling Installation Take a look at the diagram below for help with connecting your PCs together to build a HomeLink network. 2 PCs are connected through your home’s telephone line. PC 1 and Printer PC 2...
  • Page 18 For more information on 10/100 dual-speed hubs and switches, visit the Linksys web site or call (949) 261-1288. Use the RJ-45 ports to connect...
  • Page 19 HomeLink CD-ROM. If you received a CD-ROM 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 releases the Windows 2000 operating system, Linksys will provide updated drivers.

  • Page 20: Windows 98 Setup

    Windows 98 Windows 98 Setup After installing the HomeLink hardware in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver in Windows 98. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are using and your current system configuration.
  • Page 21 Windows 98 To install the network driver: 1. Start up your computer and Windows 98. 2. Put the Installation CD-ROM into your CD- ROM drive 3. Windows will display a "New Hardware Found" window. Click Next. 4. Windows will prepare to update its device driver database.
  • Page 22 Windows to your CD- ROM drive. Windows will continue copying files onto your PC. When Windows recognizes the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card, click Next. 7. Next, a welcome screen will appear asking for your computer's name. Give your computer any name you'd like, (MikesComputer, Tardis, etc.).
  • Page 23 Windows 98 8. Windows will now copy the network files onto your computer. This may take a few minutes. When it's finished, click OK 9. Windows may ask you to supply your original installation files. At this point, you may have to insert your original Windows installation CD in your CD-ROM.
  • Page 24 Windows 98 receive them at all depending on your system con- figuration and software. 10. Next, you will see a window informing you that the card installation is complete. Click Finish. When asked if you want to resart your computer, make sure that the HomeLink CD is in your CD- ROM drive and click Yes.
  • Page 25 Windows 98 12. Highlight any resources that you want to make shareable. Click on the arrows [>>] to move the resources into the box on the right side of the win- dow. Click Next. 13. The Server-Client selection window will appear.
  • Page 26 Windows 98 It is best to install no more than ONE server on your HomeLink network. Click OK to continue. 14. Your computer may give you a message that it is about to reboot. Let it do so. At this time, you will move on to the installation of the WinGate Home software.
  • Page 27 Windows 98 16. WinGate Home will provide you with an explaination of the license agreement and the changes it will make on your computer. To contin- ue with the installation, answer Yes to both. If you click No, WinGate Home will not install on your system.
  • Page 28 Windows 98 22. Next, you will be asked to select either the Typical or Custom installation of the WinGate Home software. It is recommended that you select Typical. Click Next. 23. WinGate may warn you of an upcoming reboot and reboot your system. 24.

  • Page 29: Windows 95 Setup

    Windows 95 Windows 95 Setup After installing the HomeLink hardware in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver in Windows 95. The installa- tion procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 you are using and your current system configura- tion.
  • Page 30 Windows 95 To install the network driver: 1. Turn off your computer and install the HomeLink Card in your computer’s PCI slot. 2. Start up your computer and Windows 95. Windows will display an "Update Device Driver" window. Click Next. 3.
  • Page 31 Windows 95 your CD-ROM drive. When back at the Update Device Driver Wizard Window, click Finish 4. Windows may prompt you to insert your HomeLink CD-ROM now. Make sure the CD is in the drive if you haven’t inserted it already. Click OK.
  • Page 32 Windows 95 7. Windows will now copy the network files onto your computer. This may take a few minutes. When it's finished, click OK 8. Windows may ask you to supply your original installation files. At this point, you may have to insert your original Windows 95 installation CD in your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 33 Windows 95 If you receive any "Version Conflict" or similar messages, and you are given a choice of over-writ- ing any of your existing files, it is recommended that you keep the existing files. You may receive these messages many times, or you may not receive them at all depending on your system con- figuration and software.
  • Page 34 Windows 95 It is best to install no more than ONE server on your HomeLink network. Click OK to continue. The HomeLink Installer wil copy some files onto your PC. 13. Your computer may give you a message that it is about to reboot.
  • Page 35 Windows 95 During the WinGate Home installation, your PC will reboot a few times. This is normal. Follow all instructions on your screen, as the setup process will vary from PC to PC depending your computers’ configuration. You may experience periods of inactivity dur- ing the installation when it appears as though your PC isn’t doing anything.
  • Page 36 Windows 95 17. You will be asked to select installation direc- tory. The default directory is c:\program files\wingate. We suggest that you leave it there. If you decide to put it somewhere else on your hard disk, make a note of it. Click Next.
  • Page 37 Windows 95 23. WinGate may warn you of an upcoming reboot and then reboot your system. 24. WinGate Home will copy the remaining files onto your computer. When the installation is fin- ished, click Finish. Now, repeat the process on the other PCs. If you have designated your first PC as a server, be sure to install the other computers as clients.

  • Page 38: Windows Nt 4.0

    Windows NT Windows NT 4.0 Setup After installing the HomeLink hardware in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver in Windows NT 4.0. The instal- lation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows NT you are using, the service packs you have installed, and your current system configuration.
  • Page 39 Windows NT To install the network driver: 1. From the Windows NT desktop, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on the Network icon. If you already have NT Networking installed, click on Adapter, then click on Add and skip to step 3. Otherwise, a message will appear that says, “Windows NT networking is not installed.
  • Page 40 5. A message that says “Insert Disk” will appear. Put the HomeLink CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and type D:\winnt40. Click OK. 6. A window will appear verifying that the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Adapter has been detected. Click OK.
  • Page 41 Windows NT 7. Now you will be back at the setup wizard. You will see the HomeLink card listed in the Network Adapters window. Click Next. 8. Select your protocols for the card. If you are unsure as to how your protocols should be set up, consult your network administrator or your NT documentation.
  • Page 42 11. Windows NT may tell you that it needs to copy some NT system files onto your hard drive. If this is the case, remove the Linksys HomeLink CD from your CD-ROM drive and insert your NT CD-ROM. Type D:\i386 and click Continue.
  • Page 43 Windows NT 14. The Bindings window will appear. If you are unsure as to how your bindings should be setup, consult your network administrator or your NT documentation. If your bindings look correct, click Next, then Next again. 15. NT will ask you to enter a Workgroup or Domain name.
  • Page 44 Windows NT 16. Click Finish. You will be asked to retart your computer. Click Yes. 17. Your PC will reboot. Login to NT when the login window appears. The installation is com- plete. Make sure your network is functioning Once you have installed your server and at least one client, go to any computer on the network and click on the Network Neighborhood icon on the Windows desktop.

  • Page 45: Using Wingate Home

    WinGate Using WinGate Home WinGate Home has been automatically configured to work with any Internet connection hardware. (cable modems, ADSL, ISDN, etc.) In a WinGate Home session, the server connects to Internet as normal. Once connection is estab- lished, any other networked clients can automati- cally access the Internet by launching their web browsers or mail programs.
  • Page 46 WinGate After you have established multiple email address- es, you can then configure your clients' email pro- grams to go to a specific email box when check- ing for messages on the Internet. The copy of WinGate Home included on the CD- ROM includes a limited user license.

  • Page 47: Changing The Card's Settings

    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 Network Card and click on Properties. 2. The Linksys HomeLink Properties window will open. Click on Advanced.
  • Page 48 Card Settings 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 49 Card Settings Mode Selection You can set the HomeLink Phoneline Network 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 connec- tion. 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 50: Appendix

    Appendix Phoneline Configuration You can set the Phoneline port to operate in sever- al 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 51: Twisted-Pair Cabling

    Appendix Twisted-Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twist- ed-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is highly recommend- ed. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight- through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub.
  • Page 52 Appendix To figure out which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Flip the clip so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be parallel to the floor).When looking down...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Hints for Windows Problem 1: Windows doesn't detect new hardware with the HomeLink Card hardware installed, or it continues to detect the card each time I restart the Solutions You might not have inserted the PCI card correctly or securely into the appropriate slot of your com- puter.
  • Page 54 Appendix Problem 3: The Windows Logon screen doesn't appear after I restart my computer. Solutions Click on Start, Shut Down, then Close All Programs and Logon as a Different User. If this doesn't solve the problem, your PC's manufacturer may have disabled Windows' networking. Contact your computer's manufacturer for help.
  • Page 55 Appendix directly together. This test will determine whether your phone line or your HomeLink hardware is causing your network to malfunction. Problem 5: I installed the WinGate Home client software on all of my PCs, but I can’t gain access to the Internet Solution You must install the server component of the...
  • Page 56 HomeLink network. In some cases, you must manually configure your routing tables if you want to use the HomeLink card to share the conenction. Linksys will not provide support or any information on configuring routing tables. Contact your telephone or cable provider for assis- tance on this matter (if any is provided).
  • Page 57 Multiple Network 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 cards or enabling or setup of routing in an operating system. Please refer to the documentation of your...
  • Page 58 Linksys does not provide any techni- cal support in setting up multiple network cards in a PC. Linksys will support the installation of mul- tiple cards, but is not responsible for setting up and configuring routing or filtering tables.
  • Page 59 No. 3. Click on Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click on the Network icon. 4. Highlight the Linksys driver, and choose to Remove it. If asked to reboot your computer, click 5. Open My Computer, double-click on the Windows folder, then double-click on the Inf folder.
  • Page 60 Appendix 6. If you are using Windows 98, you are ready to start over and try re-installing the card. If you are using Windows 95, continue on with the next step. If You are Using Windows 95 Only 7. When your PC reboots, you will see a window asking you if you want to install your HomeLink Card.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model HPN100, HPN100SK Standards HomePNA, IEEE 802.3, PC98, PC99, and NetPC Topology Star or Daisy Chain Protocol CSMA/CD Speed 1Mbps (Phoneline) or 10Mbps (Ethernet) Ports 2 RJ-11, 1 10BaseT RJ-45 (Mutually Exclusive) LEDs Link and Activity Bus Type 32-Bit PCI Certification FCC, CE...

  • Page 62: Customer Support

    Support Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your HomeLink Phoneline Network Card, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Bulletin Board 949-261-2888 (33.6K, 8-N-1) Email support@linksys.com...

  • Page 63: Notes

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  • Page 66 : / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m © Copyright 1999 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.

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