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- Page 1 Starter Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection Professional Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection Mobile Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection *Actual product may vary from photograph...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connecting the Professional Network Kit .....5 Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card ....6-8 Installing the Belkin Notebook PCMCIA Network Card . -
Page 4: Introduction
Internet. This guide explains how to install and use the Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card on a PC running Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Me, or NT 4.0 operating... - Page 5 Introduction F5D9001 Series Contents of Package: • 2 10/100 PCI Cards with Wake-On-LAN • 1 25m CAT5 Crossover Cable • 1 CD-ROM • 1 User Guide F5D9002 Series Contents of Package: • 1 10/100 PCMCIA Card • 1 10/100 PCI Card with Wake-On-LAN •...
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Page 6: Connecting The Starter Network Kit And The Mobile Network Kit
Connecting two computers Connecting two computers simply requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as a Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card included in your Starter Network Kit, or a Belkin Notebook PCMCIA Network Card included in your Mobile Network Kit. Once you have installed the two Network Cards in your PCs, simply connect them together using the CAT5e Crossover Cable included in this package. -
Page 7: Connecting The Professional Network Kit
Connecting three or more computers requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as a Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card, a Belkin PCMCIA or CardBus Card for notebook computers. You should also have a 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 8: Installing The Belkin Desktop Network Card
Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card 1. Network cards are sensitive to static electricity, which can damage their delicate electronic components. To protect your device, always: • Touch the metal chassis of your computer before you pick up the card. This grounds the electrostatic charge. - Page 9 Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card Connect the WOL cable to the designated WOL connector on the Desktop Network PCI Card. 6. Connect the other end of the WOL cable to the WOL connector on the PC’s motherboard. Please refer to your computer’s installation...
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Page 10: Installing The Belkin Desktop Network Card
Installing the Belkin Desktop Network Card 7. Carefully insert the card into the slot until the connectors at the edge of the card are firmly in place. 8. Secure the card into the slot using a standard case screw. 9. Replace the cover to the PC and connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. -
Page 11: Installing The Belkin Notebook Pcmcia Network Card
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). -
Page 12: Installing The Network Drivers
Installing the Network Drivers Installing the network drivers Now that you have properly installed the Desktop Network PCI 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. - Page 13 Installing the Network Drivers 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”...
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Page 14: Installing The Network Drivers
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. -
Page 15: Installing Software To All Pcs On Your Network
Drivers have been installed, we can configure the network. For each computer you connect to the network, you must assign a network address to be used by the other computers. Belkin has simplified this process by providing you with the Belkin SOHO Networking Software to configure your computers. -
Page 16: Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin Netsetup
Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup Configuring your computer using Belkin NetSetup 1. Once your computer has restarted, click “Start”, click “Programs”, highlight “Belkin SOHO Networking” and select “Belkin NetSetup” to launch this easy-to-use computer configurator. The following screen will appear:... - Page 17 Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 2. Select "I am setting up my own network" and click “Next”. The following screen will appear: 3. Select "I am setting up the first computer in my network" and click “Next”.
- Page 18 Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup 4. After you have determined the static or dynamic addressing scheme, the following screen will appear: 5. In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer, such as "Computer 1". The name must be different for each computer that belongs to the same network/workgroup.
- Page 19 Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin NetSetup also leave this field blank. Click “Next” and the following screen will appear: 8. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish”.
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Page 20: Configuring Your Computer Using Belkin Netsetup
9. NetSetup now needs to know if you want to create a client setup floppy disk. If you have more computers that you need to set up to work with the Belkin Switch, click “Yes”. This will save some setup files to disk, simplifying setup of subsequent computers. If you are not going to set up any more computers, click “No”... -
Page 21: Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin Netsetup
Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup Configuring additional computers using Belkin NetSetup Software Now that the first computer has been configured, we are ready to configure the other PCs on your network. 1. You should now be working with the next computer. Click “Start”, “Programs”, “Belkin SOHO Networking”, and then “Belkin... - Page 22 3. Windows will now prompt you to insert the newly created client setup disk into the PC’s floppy drive. Insert the disk you labeled "Belkin Networking" into the floppy drive and click “OK”. The following screen will appear: 4. In the "Computer Name" field, type a name for the computer, such as "Computer 2".
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Page 23: Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin Netsetup
Configuring Additional Computers Using Belkin NetSetup 7. When finished filling in the fields, click “Next”. The following screen will appear: 8. If you want to share files and printers on this computer, select "I want to share files and printers on my computer" and click "Finish". -
Page 24: Sharing Files And Peripherals
PC in the network. Belkin has simplified the sharing of files, peripherals, and Internet connections by providing you with the Belkin NetShare Utility to set up your sharing options. 1. From the "Start" menu, click "Programs" and select "Belkin NetShare Utility"... - Page 25 2. The “Network Info” tab allows you to change the name of the computer and the workgroup by clicking on the change buttons. Verify that the computer name and workgroup match what you entered in the Belkin NetSetup Software. 3. If you press the “File Sharing” tab, the following screen will appear:...
- Page 26 Sharing Files and Peripherals 4. This screen will show you all the PC drives available for sharing with the entire network. To make a drive accessible to all PCs in your network, highlight the drive in the left-hand column and select "Share".
- Page 27 Sharing Files and Peripherals 7. On this screen, you can share files on your computer as "Read Only" or "Read/Write" files. In addition, you can set passwords so only authorized users can change these settings. 8. Click on the "Printers" tab and the following screen will appear:...
- Page 28 Sharing Files and Peripherals 9. This screen will list all printers connected to your PC. If you highlight the printer you would like to share (or not share) and select the "Sharing" button, the following screen will appear: 10. Select the preferred sharing option for this printer and click "OK". 11.
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Page 29: Accessing Resources On Other Computers
Accessing Resources on Other Computers Accessing resources on other computers 1. From the “Start” menu, go to “Programs” and select “Belkin NetShare Utility”. The following screen will appear:... - Page 30 Accessing Resources on Other Computers 2. Select “Browse Your Network”. The following screen will appear: 3. Double-click on the “Entire Network” icon and your workgroup will appear. Click on your workgroup and all resources available to you will be listed. 1.
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Page 31: 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 Desktop Network PCI Card is an easy way to connect to these modems and take advantage of high-speed Internet access. - Page 32 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 33 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 34 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.
- Page 35 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 36 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 37 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.
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Page 38: Connecting To A Dsl Or Cable Modem
Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 7. Click “OK“ to close the “Network“ window. 8. 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“. -
Page 39: 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 40 Creating a Simple Network 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 41 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…" –or– Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Card/Notebook Network Card 4. Click on the “Properties” button to open the “TCP/IP Properties” window. 5. Click on the “IP Addresses”...
- Page 42 Client for Microsoft Networks, 32-Bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter, TCP/IP- 32-Bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (or Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Card/Notebook Network Card, TCP/IP-Belkin F5D5020 PCMCIA Card/Notebook Network Card), and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks should be set up.
- Page 43 Creating a Simple Network 3. Click on the “Add“ button and 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 44 Creating a Simple Network 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 45 Creating a Simple Network The “Network“ window will now look something like this: 9. The following network components should be installed: Note: If all clients and protocols are not listed, press the “Add“ button and add the missing components. 10. Press the “File and Printer Sharing“...
- Page 46 Creating a Simple Network 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. 12. Press the “Access Control“ tab, and set the access to “Share-level access control“.
- Page 47 Creating a Simple Network 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 48 Creating a Simple Network 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, select “Sharing“ from the menu that appears.
- Page 49 Creating a Simple Network 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“.
- Page 50 Creating a Simple Network 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.
- Page 51 Creating a Simple Network 7. After the printer is installed, the following icon will appear in the “Printers“ folder showing that a network printer is installed.
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Page 52: Software Internet Connection Sharing With Multiple Pcs
Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs Software Internet connection sharing with multiple PCs Sharing a single Internet account is one of the most useful advantages of networking your computers. It eliminates the need for separate modems, phone lines and Internet accounts for each of your computers. - Page 53 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs Software Internet sharing If you have a working Internet connection on a computer running Windows 98 SE, Me, or 2000, you can use the built-in Internet Connection Sharing capabilities of your operating system. On the computer that has the Internet connection, follow these steps.
- Page 54 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 5. Click “Next“ and the following screen will appear: 6. Click “Next“ and the following screen will appear: 7. Click “Next“ again.
- Page 55 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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. The Internet Connection Sharing Wizard will now create a Client Configuration Disk to configure the browsers on the other computers on your home network.
- Page 56 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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 57 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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.
- Page 58 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 3. The “Browser Setup Wizard“ screen will appear. Click “Next“. 4. The wizard will now check the browser settings. Click “Next“.
- Page 59 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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 60 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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“.
- Page 61 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 5. The following screen will appear. Select the "Obtain an IP address automatically" check box. 6. Click the “WINS Configuration“ tab and then select the check box next to "Use DHCP for WINS resolution".
- Page 62 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 7. Click the “Gateway“ tab and then remove any installed gateways if any are listed. Click the “DNS Configuration“ tab and then select the check box next to "Disable DNS". Click “OK“ to accept the new TCP/IP settings.
- Page 63 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs Windows Me host configuration 1. From the desktop, double-click on “My Network Places“ and the following screen will appear: 2. Double-click on “Home Networking Wizard“ and the following screen will appear. Click “Next“.
- Page 64 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 3. The following screen will appear. Select “Yes“ if you use the Internet on this computer. Select “A direct connection to my ISP using the following device:“ and select the device that you use to sign on to the Internet.
- Page 65 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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 66 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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“.
- Page 67 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs Configuring client computers 1. Insert the setup disk in the floppy drive of the client computer. From the “Start“ menu, go to “Run“, type "A:\setup.exe", and click “OK“. The screen will look something like this: 2.
- Page 68 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 3. Select “Yes“ if you use the Internet on this computer. 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.
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Page 69: Software Internet Connection Sharing With Multiple Pcs
Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 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“. -
Page 70: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Desktop 10/100 Network Interface Card Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Data Bus: PCI 2.1 Network Interface: Female RJ45 jack Full Duplex: 10Mbps and 100Mbps LED Indicators: Link/Activity and 100Base-T Boot ROM Sockets: Yes Driver Support: DOS, Windows 3.x, 95, 98, Me, and 2000 Notebook 10/100 Network PCMCIA Interface Card Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u... -
Page 71: 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 72 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Cresent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (2) 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (2) 4325 4277 P73807 © 2001 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed.
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