Linksys Switch FESWSK05 v3 User Manual

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Switched 10/100

Network In a Box

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Table of Contents

Introduction

The Linksys Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

Package Contents

Configuring the LAN Card

Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98 and Millennium

Novell NetWare Server Setup

Overview

Installing a 3.12 Server

Installing a 4.x Server

Installing a 5.x Server

Getting to Know the Fast Ethernet

Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card

The EtherFast^®10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch

Troubleshooting

Installing the Fast Ethernet 10/100

Network in a Box Onto Your Network

Overview

Installing the LAN Card

Installing the Workgroup Switch

Troubleshooting for Windows 95, 98 and Millennium

Running the LAN Card’s Diagnostics

Appendix

Sharing Your Files and Printers

Connecting your Hardware Together and Booting Up

Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version A

Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 95, 98 or Millennium

Windows 95, 98 or Millennium Client for Windows NT

Starting Over in Windows 95, 98 or 2000

Manually Installing the Network Components in

Windows 95, 98 and Millennium

About Wake-on-LAN Compatibility

Installing and Configuring Wake-On-LAN

About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology

Installing the Drivers for Windows 95

Overview

Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version B

Installing the Drivers for Windows 98

Overview

Installing the LAN Card’s Driver

Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems

Installing the Drivers for Windows Millennium

Overview

Installing the LAN Card’s Driver

Glossary

Specifications

Specifications for LNE100TX ver. 5

Specifications for EZXS55W ver. 2

Environmental

Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing NT Networking & the LAN Card Driver

Installing the LAN Card Driver if Networking is Already Installed

Warranty Information

Contact Information

Windows 2000 Installation and Setup

Overview

Installing the LAN Card’s Driver

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Package Contents

Introduction

The Linksys Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a

Box

The Linksys Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a Box comes with everything

you need to get a network up and running in minutes. Plug in the cards, attach the pro-

vided network cables, install the software drivers, and go!

Built to run with the fastest video, publishing, graphics, and database applications, the

EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card is a high performance LAN Card for desktop comput-

ers with 32-bit PCI expansion slots. Boasting a maximum data throughput of 200

megabits per second in full duplex mode (100Mbps in half duplex), the 10/100 LAN

Card is ready to run with both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX networks. The card's 10/100

combo port automatically detects your network's maximum speed and adjusts itself

accordingly.

The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card from Linksys also features Wake-On-LAN event

management. If your PCI motherboard has built-in WOL support through PME, you’ll

be able to utilize this unique management feature. You can remotely turn on any com-

puter with a WOL network card to perform after-hours tasks or to access files. If you

don’t have WOL support on your motherboard or you have no need for it, don’t

worry—your EtherFast^®10/100 Network Adatper will operate perfectly without it.

• Two EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Cards

• One EtherFast^®10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch (version 2)

• Two Category 5 Network Cables

• One 3.5” Driver Disk

The Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a Box also includes an EtherFast^®

10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch. The switch features five 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX

RJ-45 ports that allow you to network up to five computers. Each port automatically

detects and negotiates 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. As your network grows,

you can uplink the switch to other EtherFast^®hubs, switches, routers or whatever

Broadband peripherals your network requires.

• One AC Adapter

• One User Guide

• Quick Installation Guides for all Windows Operating Systems

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Getting to Know the Fast Ethernet

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The EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card

You will install one EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card into each computer you

wish to network.

100

(per port)

The 100 LED will illuminate if the port is operating at

100Mbps. The LED will be off if the port is running at

10Mbps.

LINK/ACT

(per port)

The LINK/ACT LED will illuminate if the port has an

active network connection. The LED will flicker if the port

is receiving or sending data.

FULL/COL

(per port)

The FULL/COL LED will illuminate if the port is

connected at 100Mbps. The LED will flicker if there are

collisions on that port

The LAN Card’s LEDs

Link/Act

The Link LED will illuminate when the LAN Card has

been successfully connected to a network and flicker when

data is being transmitted or received over the network.

100

The 100 LED will illuminate when

the LAN Card is operating at

100Mbps. If the 100 LED is not

illuminated and the PC is powered

on, the LAN Card is operating at

10Mbps.

The Switch’s Ports

1-5

Ports 1-5 are where you will connect your PCs to the

switch. It is through these ports that network information is

exchanged.

The LAN Card’s RJ-45 Port

The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your network cabling.

Uplink

You can expand your network by connecting your swtich to

another switch, hub, router or Broadband modem through

the Uplink port. If the Uplink port is being used, the #5

port adjacent to it will become inactive, reducing the

switch’s operable ports from five to four.

The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch

Your network revolves around your switch. You cannot connect your comput-

ers directly to one another. You must connect them through your switch.

The Switch’s LEDs

PWR

The Power LED will illuminate when the the switch is

receiving power.

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5. Replace your PC's cover.

Installing the Fast Ethernet

Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

6. Reconnect your PC’s power, then power on your computer. Your com-

puter will automatically recognize the LAN Card and assign it a unique

IRQ ("interrupt") and I/O address.

Onto Your Network

The LAN Card installation is complete. Next, you must configure your

PC’s operating system to work with the EtherFast^®LAN Card. Once you

complete the driver installation, return to the section called Installing the

Workgroup Switch.

Th EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup SwitchOverview

Overview

Each EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card is equipped with an RJ-45 port that auto-

matically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds, allowing your PC to

attach to either Fast Ethernet (also known as 100BaseTX) or regular 10BaseT

Ethernet network segments without additional hardware or software.

• For Windows 95 installation instructions, turn to page 8.

• For Windows 98 installation instructions, turn to page 12.

• For Windows Millennium installation instructions, turn to page 15.

• For Windows NT installation instructions, turn to page 18.

• For Windows 2000 installation instructions, turn to page 26.

• For Novell Server installation instructions, turn to page 34.

The LAN Card should only be used with twisted-pair cabling. 10BaseT and

100BaseTX cabling is available in a number of different grades. For best

results, we recommend using 8-wire, category 5 unshielded twisted-pair for

both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX network segments, although category 3 can be

used for 10BaseT segments. The cable that runs from your PC’s EtherFast^®

LAN Card to your network should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Both

Category 3 and 5 twisted-pair cabling can be purchased at most computer

stores.

If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95, Windows

98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT or Windows 2000, you will find

the network driver installation instructions on the Driver Disk’s

readme.exefile.

Installing the LAN Card

Installing the LAN Card & Cabling

1. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug

your PC’s power cord.

2. Remove your computer's outside cover.

3. Open your computer and locate the PCI slot(s) on your motherboard.

PCI slots are easily identified by their beige

or white color, and by the fact that LAN

Cards fit snugly into them. Remove the

metal slot cover on the back of the PC, then

insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card into

a PCI card slot.

Note: Some

network cards

might need a

bit of muscle

to be installed.

Our network cards are built

strongly, and are hard to

break. Avoid a call to tech-

nical support by making

sure that your card is insert-

ed all the way into your PC’s

PCI slot!

4. Once your EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card

is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab

to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.

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Installing the Workgroup Switch

Installing the Drivers for Windows

Connecting Computers To Your Switch

Your Switch’s rear panel has five standard RJ-45 ports, plus an Uplink port.

Each 10/100 port automatically detects the speed and duplex of the attached

cabling to a network card, switch, hub, etc. The ports operate in either full or

half duplex, which lets you run at speeds of 200Mbps, 100Mbps, 20Mbps or

10Mbps. Note: If you use Port #5, the Uplink port will be disabled.

Overview

After installing the EtherFast^®hardware in your computer, follow these

instructions for installing the network driver. The installation procedure for

the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95

you are using and your current system configuration.

There are different versions of Windows 95:

Each 10/100 port on your Switch can connect to workstations, file servers,

hubs, repeaters, bridges, routers or other switches. Connections to the Switch

require UTP Category 5 network cabling with RJ-45 tips, not to exceed 100

meters (328 feet) in length.

• Version A

• Version B (also known as OSR2)

To connect a computer directly to the Switch, plug one end of a standard net-

work cable into an open port on the back of the Switch (not the Uplink port),

then plug the other end of the cable into the computer's LAN Card.

Note: During the installation,

Windows 95 may ask you for a

computer or workgroup name. If

so, skip ahead to Configuring the

LAN Card. Once you have

established your computer and

workgroup names, go back to

where you left off and continue

with the installation.

The installation procedure for the network

driver will vary slightly depending on which

version of Windows 95 you are using. To

begin the driver installation, and to determine

which version of Windows 95 you are using:

Uplinking to Other Switches and Hubs

Your Switch can be uplinked to other switches, hubs, and similar network

devices. Attach a Category 5 cable to the Uplink port of the Switch, and

plug the other end of the cable into one of the open ports on the network

device you are uplinking to. Note: If you use the Uplink port, Port #5 will

be disabled.

1. If you already haven’t, start up your PC.

2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card

in your computer. If an Update Device Driver Wizard window (as shown

on next page) appears, you are using Windows 95 version B. If not, you

are using version A. Skip to the section called Installing the Driver in

Windows95 Version A.

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

Plug in the Switch's AC power adapter. The Power LED will light up. As

devices make connections to the Switch’s ports, each port's corresponding

Link/Act LED will light up. The remaining LEDs will also light up accord-

ing to how your connection is made, e.g. full or half duplex, 10Mbps or

100Mbps.

Note: Do not click Cancel or Skip at any time

during the installation. Doing so will prevent the

driver from being properly installed on your PC.

If the Switch experiences excessive data collisions, verify that your network

cabling is securely crimped and installed properly.

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Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version B

3. If you clicked the Other Locations button, this window will appear. Enter

a:\win95. Windows will begin copying the LAN Card’s driver files to your

1. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, insert the

EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into your floppy drive and click

the Next button.

PC.

4. Once Windows has located the drivers, the following window will appear.

To use this driver, click the Finish button.

2. Windows 95 will fail to find the driver. Click the Other Locations button

to browse for the driver.

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At this point, the installation may require files from your Windows 95 CD-

ROM. If prompted, insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive and enter d:\win95 in the box that appears (where “d” is the letter of

your CD-ROM drive). If you were not supplied with a Windows 95 CD-

ROM, your Windows files may have been placed on your hard drive by

your computer manufacturer. While the location of these files may vary,

many manufacturers use c:\windows\options\cabs as the path. Try enter-

ing this path into the box. If no files are found, check your computer’s doc-

umentation or contact your computer manufacturer for more information.

Installing the Drivers for Windows

Overview

After physically installing the LAN Card in your computer, follow these

instructions to install the network driver. The installation procedure for the net-

work driver will vary slightly depending on which version of Windows 98 you

are using, and on your current system configuration. If at any time during the

installation you encounter problems, consult the Troubleshooting section.

5. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove all disks from your

computer’s drives and click the Yes button. If Windows does not ask you

to restart your PC, click the Start button, choose Shut Down, choose

Restart, then click Yes.

Installing the LAN Card’s Driver

1. If you haven’t already, start up your computer.

2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the PCI Ethernet

Controller hardware in your computer.

3. Insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into your floppy drive

while the Add New Hardware Wizard window is visible. Click Next.

The Windows 95 Version B driver installation is complete. Refer to the sec-

tion on Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for

more information about the setup of the LAN Card.

Note: From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User name

and Password every time you are prompted to do so. Remember to click

OK to properly log into Windows. If you click Cancel or hit the Escape

(ESC) key, you will not log into the network.

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4. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click

6. A window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the

Next.

EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card driver. Click Next.

5. Select Specify a location and enter a:\win98 in the drop down box. Click

7. Windows will begin copying the LAN Card’s driver files to your PC.

At this point, the installation may require files from your Windows 98 CD-

ROM. If prompted, insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive and enter d:\win98 in the box that appears (where “d” is the letter of

your CD-ROM drive). If you were not supplied with a Windows 98 CD-

ROM, your Windows files may have been placed on your hard drive by

your computer manufacturer. While the location of these files may vary ,

many manufacturers use c:\windows\options\cabs as the path. Try enter-

ing this path into the box. If no files are found, check your computer’s doc-

umentation or contact your computer manufacturer for more information.

Next to continue.

8. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove all disks and click Yes.

If Windows does not ask you to restart your PC, click the Start button,

choose Shut Down, choose Restart, then click Yes.

The Windows 98 driver installation is complete. Refer to the section on

Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for more

information about the setup of the LAN Card.

Note: From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User name and

Password every time you are prompted to do so. Remember to click OK to

properly log into Windows. If you click Cancel or hit the Escape (ESC) key,

you will not log into the network.

Note: Windows 98 may ask you for a computer or workgroup name. If so, skip ahead to

the section Configuring the LAN Card. Once you have established your computer and

workgroup names, return to where you left off and continue with the installation.

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4. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and

select Specify a location. Then, type “A:\WINME” in the drop-down box

and click Next.

Installing the Drivers for Windows

Millennium

Overview

After physically installing the LAN Card in your computer, follow these

instructions to install the network driver. The installation procedure for the net-

work driver will depend on your current system configuration. If at any time

during the installation you encounter problems, consult the Troubleshooting

section.

Network Card’s Driver

Installing the LAN Card’s Drivers

1. If you haven’t already, start up your computer.

2. Windows Millennium will automatically detect the presence of the PCI

Ethernet Controller hardware in your computer.

3. Insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into your floppy drive

while the Add New Hardware Wizard window is visible. Select Specify the

location of the driver (Advanced) option. Click Next.

5. 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 Next.

5. Windows will begin installing the driver. At this point, the installation may

require files from your Windows Millennium CD-ROM. If prompted, insert

your Windows Millennium CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and enter

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d:\win9x in the box that appears (where “d” is the letter of your CD-ROM

drive). If you were not supplied with a Windows Millennium CD-ROM,

your Windows files may have been placed on your hard drive by your com-

puter manufacturer. While the location of these files may vary , many man-

ufacturers use c:\windows\options\install as the path. Try entering this path

into the box. If no files are found, check your computer’s documentation or

contact your computer manufacturer for more information.

Windows NT 4.0 Installation &

Setup

Overview

The following instructions will set up the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card in a

computer running Windows NT 4.0 server/workstation. You should have your

original Windows NT CD-ROM handy during the installation, as you might

be asked to supply it. Always contact your network administrator or consult

your NT documentation if you have questions.

6. The following screen will appear next, indicating that the drivers have been

installed successfully. Click the Finish button.

To install the network driver for an NT 4.0 Server or Workstation

1. Log into Windows NT as an administrator.

2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on the

Network icon.

3. If you have not previously installed Windows NT networking on your

computer, a message will appear that reads: Windows NT Networking is

not installed. Do you want to install it now?

7. When asked if you want to restart your PC, remove all disks and click Yes.

If Windows does not ask you to restart your PC, click the Start button,

choose Shut Down, choose Restart, then click Yes.

Note: From this point on, you must provide Windows with

a User name and Password every time you are prompt-

ed to do so. Remember to click OK to properly log into

Windows. If you click Cancel or hit the Escape (ESC)

key, you will not log into the network.

• If you see this message, click Yes to install NT networking along with the

EtherFast^®LAN Card's network driver, and continue with step 1 below.

• If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Skip to

the section Installing the EtherFast^®Network LAN Card Driver if

Networking is Already Installed

The Windows Millennium driver installation is complete. Refer to the sec-

tion on Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for

more information about the setup of the LAN Card.

Installing NT Networking & the LAN Card Driver

1. After clicking on Yes, the Network Setup Wizard window will appear.

2. Put a checkmark next to the Wired to the network option. Click Next.

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3. Click on the Select from list... button to select a LAN Card.

6. The LAN Card will be added to the list of installed adapters. Click Next.

4. Click on the Have Disk button. Insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card

Driver Disk into drive A. Type a:\ into the box on your screen and hit

OK.

7. Place check marks beside each

Note: If you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer

to your system administrator or your

listed network protocol that you

wish to install. See your

Microsoft Windows NT user

guide or talk to your network

administrator for more informa-

tion about network protocols.

When you're finished, click

Next.

Windows NT documentation when installa-

tion steps that aren’t listed in this User

Guide appear. Linksys does not provide

technical support for the configuration or

troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

5. Highlight the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card entry in the window that

appears. Click OK.

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8. A list of services will appear. Click Next to approve these services, fol-

11. Windows NT will copy the necessary

network drivers to your PC. When the

copying is complete, you will see a list

of installed bindings. Change the bind-

ings settings if needed and click Next.

Click Next again.

Note: For information and help on

choosing your bindings, services

and protocols, ask your network

administrator, or check your

lowed by Next again.

Windows NT documentation.

9. Windows NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT

CD-ROM or setup disks. If so, place your Windows NT CD-ROM in your

CD drive. If the CD-ROM loads a pop-up window, close it. Type

D:\i386(or the appropriate CD-ROM drive letter) in the box and click

Continue.

12. Choose either Workgroup or Domain, depending on the type of network

you're setting up. (Your Microsoft documentation explains the difference

between Workgroups and Domains.) Click Next.

10. Windows NT will ask you to choose a media type for the EtherFast^®card.

Choose AutoSense. You can change these settings later if necessary.

When finished, click OK.

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Installing the LAN Card Driver if Networking is Already

Installed

13. Click Finish. When asked if you want to restart your computer, remove

the Driver Disk and click Yes.

The following steps will install the EtherFast^©10/100 LAN Card’s driver soft-

ware on your PC, enabling your PC to properly communicate with the card.

Remember that you must be logged on as a network administrator (or as a

user with administrative rights) to continue.

1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on the

Network icon.

14. Once your PC has rebooted and you are logged in, double-click the

Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop. Ensure that you have

access to the network. If you do, your card has been properly installed.

2. When the networking window appears, choose the Adapters tab. Click the

Add button.

• If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must go back

and re-install those service packs now.

• If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system adminis-

trator or your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide

technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP

protocol

Note: For information

and help on choosing

your bindings, services

and protocols, ask your

network administrator,

or check your Windows

NT documentation.

The Windows NT Installation and Setup of the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN

Card is complete. Do not continue on with the next set of instructions.

They are for Windows NT users who already had their networking con-

figured. Return now to the section called Installing the Workgroup Switch

to complete the installation of your Network In A Box.

Note: If you had previously installed any NT service

packs, you must re-install them. Otherwise, you may

receive Not Enough Service Storage Space errors in

the Event Viewer.

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3. When the list of available LAN Cards appears, click the Have Disk button.

6. Windows NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT

CD-ROM or setup disks. Direct Windows NT to the proper location (most

likely D:\i386).

Note: If you install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to

7. When Windows NT asks you

4. Put the EtherFast Card disk into drive A. Type a:\ into the box on your

your system administrator or your Windows NT

screen and click OK.

for the media type. Choose

the AutoSense option. When

finished, click on OK. Click

Close.

documentation when installation steps that aren’t

listed in this User Guide appear. Linksys does

not provide technical support for the configura-

tion or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

5. Highlight the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card entry in the window that

appears. Click OK.

8. Click on the Protocols tab. Add any protocols you require by clicking the

Add button. (Refer to your Microsoft documentation if you have any ques-

tions on adding protocols.)

9. After your bindings, settings, and services are set, click the Close button.

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10. Remove your Driver Disk and CD-ROM and click Yes to restart your PC.

Windows 2000 Installation &

Setup

Overview

After physically installing the EtherFast^®

Note: Prior to pro-

10/100 LAN Card in your computer, fol-

low these instructions to install the net-

work driver. The installation procedure

for the network driver will depend on

your current system configuration. If at

any time during the installation you

encounter problems, consult the

ceeding, ensure that

you are operating

Windows 2000 with

11. Once your PC has rebooted, double-click the Network Neighborhood

icon on your desktop. Ensure that you have access to the network. If you

do, your card has been properly installed.

administrative rights.

If you log into Windows 2000 with-

out administrative rights, you may

run into problems during the instal-

lation.

• If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system adminis-

trator or your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide

technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP

protocol

Troubleshooting section.

Installing the LAN Card’s Driver

After physically installing the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card in your computer,

follow these instructions to install the network driver.

The Windows NT Installation and setup of the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN

Card is complete. Return now to the section called Installing the

Workgroup Switch to complete the installation of your Network In A Box.

1. Start your computer if you haven’t already done so. Log in with

administrative rights if you are asked to.

Note: If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you

must re-install them. Otherwise, you may receive Not Enough

Service Storage Space errors in the Event Viewer.

2. Windows will display the Found New Hardware Wizard box. Click Next.

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3. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box will appear. When

Ethernet Controller is displayed, select “Search for a suitable driver for your

device (Recommended)”. Click Next.

5. When the Found New Hardware Wizard box appears, insert the Linksys

EtherFast^®10/100 Driver Disk into your floppy drive. In the “Copy man-

ufacturer’s files from“ field, type “A:\Win2000”. Click OK.

6. The Driver File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click Next.

4. The Locate Driver Files dialog box will appear. Select “Specify a loca-

tion”. Click Next.

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7. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box will

Configuring the LAN Card

Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98,

and Millennium

appear, indicating that the driver has been successfully installed. Click

Finish.

1. Once you are back at the Windows desktop, click on your taskbar's Start

button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then double-click the

Network icon.

2. The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab. A

window similar to the one below will appear. There may be other compo-

nents listed in addition to the ones shown below (for example, a Dial-up

Adapter), which is normal. If any of the components shown below are

missing, however, you’ll need to manually install them. Refer to Manually

Installing the Network Components for more information.

• Client for Microsoft

Networks

8. Remove the driver disk from the floppy drive.

• Linksys LNE100TX(v5)

Fast Ethernet Adapter

• IPX/SPX-compatible

Protocol

• NetBEUI

• TCP/IP

The Windows 2000 driver installation is complete. If you want to share

files or printers, refer to your Windows 2000 documentation or check

with your system administrator. Return now to the section called

Installing the Workgroup Switch to complete the installation of your

Network In A Box.

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3. Click the File and Print Sharing button. The File and Print Sharing win-

9. Type the name of your

workgroup in the

dow will appear.

Workgroup box. The

Workgroup name

should be the same

Workgroup Name in

use by all of the other

PCs on the network.

Use the same

Workgroup Name that

is in use on your other

computers for ease of

use. Do NOT click OK

when you are done.

4. If you'd like others to be able to access the files on your PC's hard drive,

select I want to be able to give others access to my files.

5. If you'd like to share your printer with other users on the network, select I

10. Enter a description of

your computer in the

Computer Description

box. This box is option-

al, and can be left

blank.

want to be able to allow others to print to my printer.

6. Click the OK button. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

should now appear in the list of installed components.

7. After making sure

that all of the listed

network components

are installed on your

system, in the

11. Optional: Choose the

Access Control tab.

Ensure that Shared-

level access control is

selected. If the setting

is on User-Level

access control and

you can’t change it,

refer to the

Primary Network

Logon box select

Client for Microsoft

Networks .

8. Click on the

Troubleshooting sec-

tion .

Identification tab.

Type the name of

your computer in the

Computer Name box.

Choose a name that is

unique from the other

computer names on

the network.

12. Click the

Configuration tab.

Click the OK button.

Your system may or

may not ask you for

your Windows CD-

ROM or the location

of the Windows

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Overview

installation files. If it does, direct Windows to the appropriate location,

(e.g., D:\win98if you have the Windows 98 CD-ROM, or C:\win-

dows\options\cabs).

13. Once Windows has copied the necessary files, the System Settings

Change window appears. Remove all disks from your PC and click Yes to

restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply shut down Windows

98 and restart your PC. Remember to remove any installation disks or

CD-ROMs prior to rebooting.

The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card driver will be automatically installed dur-

ing all of the following NetWare installation procedures. During the setup you

may want to refer to your NetWare Installation Manual for help.

Note: If, after any of these installations, the operating system asks you

for a slot number, NetWare needs to know which PCI slot your card has

been installed to. The slot variable can be added to the driver line as

shown in the example below:

load c:\lne100TX\LNE100TX.lan slot = 3

frame = ethernet_802.2 name = nserv

bind ipx to nserv net = 15

In this example, the card is in slot 3, the frame is Ethernet_802.2, the

net value is 15 (arbitrary) and the name is nserv (arbitrary name).

14. A Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a User name and

Password. Make up a user name and password (if you haven’t already)

and click OK. Do not click the Cancel button or Escape key. Clicking

either of these buttons will prevent you from logging into the network. If

the logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to

the Troubleshooting section.

Installing a 3.12 Server

1. Create a directory in the DOS partition of your file server called

LNE100TX.

15. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the Network

Neighborhood icon. You should see one icon for the entire network and

the names of the other PCs on the network.

2. Copy the following files from the EtherFast Card Driver Disk to your file

server's new LNE100TX directory:

a:\netware\server\nw31x\NBI31X.NLM

a:\netware\server\nw31x\MSM31X.NLM

a:\netware\server\nw31x\ETHERTSM.NLM

• If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on

the network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows 98 net-

work configuration is complete. Return now to the section called

Installing the Workgroup Switch to complete the installation of your

Network In A Box.

a:\netware\server\nw31x\LNE100TX.LAN

3. Following the Load LAN Driver Module instructions in your Novell

NetWare 386 v3.12 manual, start NetWare and configure the server (if you

haven’t already).

• Continue with SharingYour Files and Printers in the Appendix if

you want your PC’s data or printer to be available to others on the

network.

4. Load the above LAN drivers using the LOAD command.

• If you don't see all the computers in your network (including your own)

in Network Neighborhood, press the F5 key on your keyboard a few

times to refresh the screen. If that doesn’t work, refer to the

Troubleshooting section.

5. If the LAN driver is not located in the default directory, specify the file's

path on the command line. The LOAD command prompts you for the con-

figuration parameters if they are not supplied on the command line.

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6. At the server command line, type (for example):

LOAD c:\LNE100TX\NBI31X.NLM

LOAD c:\LNE100TX\MSM31X.NLM

LOAD c:\LNE100TX\ETHERTSM.NLM

1. On the PC in which you installed the EtherFast card, simultaneously press

CTRL and ESC.

LOAD c:\LNE100TX\LNE100.LANFRAME = <frame type

2. When the next screen pops up, select the number for System Console

in use>

and press Enter.

Note: You can save the LOAD

command line parameters in a

file with the name AUTOEX-

EC.NCF so they execute auto-

matically when the server

starts. See the Novell NetWare

386 v3.12 Installation Manual

for details on how to create

the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

7. Bind a protocol to the driver. For example:

3. In the System Console prompt, load NWCONFIG by typing nwconfig

and hitting Enter.

BIND IPX TO LNE100TX NET=XX

4. Highlight Driver Options. Press Enter.

5. Highlight Configure network drivers. Press Enter.

6. Highlight Select a driver. Press Enter.

7. Press INS to Install an unlisted driver.

8. Press F3 to Specify a different path.

where XX is the logical network address for

your network. It can be any logical number.

The loading and binding are complete. The server is ready.

Installing a 4.x Server

1. At the NetWare prompt (indicated by the server name), run the

INSTALL.NLM program by typing load install.

9. In the Specify a directory path box, type A:\NETWARE\SERVER\NW50

2. Select Maintenance/Selective Install and press Enter.

and press Enter.

10. In the next box, ensure that LNE100TX.LAN | EtherFast^®10/100 LAN

3. Select LAN Driver Options and press Enter.

Card is highlighted. Press Enter.

4. Press the Insert or Ins key on your keyboard to insert a new driver. Put the

EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Disk into drive A.

11. You will be asked Do you want to copy driver LNE100TX.LAN. Highlight

Yes, then press Enter.

5. Press F3 and specify the driver path. If the EtherFast Card disk is in drive

A, for example, type a:\netware\server\nw411 and press Enter. The pro-

gram will locate the EtherFast Card’s LNE100TX.LAN and

LNE100TX.LDI files on the disk.

12. Files will begin copying to your hard drive. Afterwards, a Protocol and

Parameter screen will pop up. Highlight Select/Modify driver parame-

ters and protocol. Press Enter.

6. The LNE100TX.LAN driver will appear as an option in the Select a LAN

13. Arrow down the list that appears and choose which protocols you want to

Driver field. Choose this driver to start the loading and binding procedure.

install. Press F10 to save.

7. Add the LOAD and BIND statements to your server's AUTOEXEC.NCF

file so that the LAN driver loads automatically each time your server is

started up.

14. Highlight Save Parameters and Load Driver. Press Enter.

The loading and binding are complete. The server is ready.

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15. Your PC will examine the network. This may take a few minutes.

Troubleshooting

16. You may be prompted several times for a network on which to bind IPX

to LNE100_1. Accept the default numbers if you are not sure which val-

ues to assign.

Troubleshooting hints for Windows can be found below. If you are using

Windows NT, NetWare, or another network operating system, skip to the

LAN Card’s Diagnostics section.

17. When asked Do you want to select an additional Network driver?, high-

Troubleshooting for Windows 95, 98 and Millennium

light No and press Enter.

1. Windows doesn’t detect new hardware with the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card

hardware installed, or it continues to detect the card each time you restart your PC.

• You might not have inserted the PCI card correctly or securely into the

appropriate slot of your computer. Check that the card is securely inserted

into the appropriate slot.

18. Press ESC a few times to exit the program.

The loading and binding are complete. The server is ready.

• Try inserting your card into an alternate PCI slot.

• You may have previously aborted a new hardware setup. Refer to the sec-

tion Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, Millennium, and 2000.

• The motherboard in your system might not be Plug-and-Play compatible,

your PC’s Plug-and-Play settings may not be enabled, or the motherboard

may have Plug-and-Play options not supported by Windows 95/98. If you

are not sure, contact your PC’s manufacturer.

2. Windows can’t locate the driver for the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card.

• You may have inserted the wrong diskette into your PC’s drive.

• The diskette may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the disk

has a few files in a:\ starting with LNE100 or a folder called Win95 for

Window 95 or Win98 for Windows 98

3. The Windows Logon screen doesn’t appear after you restart your computer.

• Click on Start, Shut Down, then Close All Programs and Logon as a

Different User, (in Windows 98, select Log Off). If this doesn’t solve the

problem, your PC’s manufacturer may have disabled Windows’ networking.

Contact your computer’s manufacturer for help.

4. After entering a username and password, a window appears that reads, “No

Domain Server could be found to validate your Username and Password.”

• Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Network. Click on

the Configuration tab. Under The Following Network Components are

Installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the

Properties button. Once you are in the Client For Microsoft Networks

Properties window, make sure that Log on to Windows NT Domain is

unchecked. Once you have made sure that it is unchecked click on the OK

button and restart your computer.

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5. On the Access Control Tab, User Level Access is selected, but Shared Level

Access is grayed out and not accessible.

10. In Network Neighborhood you can only see computers running the same

operating system as your computer (i.e., your PC is running Windows 95 and it

can only see other Windows 95 computers and not any computer running

Windows 98 or Windows Millennium).

• You previously had your primary network logon set to Client for NetWare

Networks. On the Configuration tab of the Network Properties window,

ensure that your primary network logon is set to Client for Microsoft

Networks.

• Choose Start, Find, Computer and type the name of the computer in the

window that comes up and click Find Now.

• Your personal web server PC or Microsoft Front Page may require you to

choose a user level for security reasons.

• Now make sure that the you are using the same protocol(s) and work-

group name on the 95, 98 or Millennium computers. To do this, click

Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running different

Windows operating systems. Click on the Network icon, choose the

Configuration tab, then click on the Identification tab for Workgroup

name. Compare the protocols on both computers and make sure that they

are the same. If any protocols are missing, refer to page 59 to install any

needed protocol(s).

• If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and Workgroup name, and

Windows 95 computers can't see Windows 98 computers, enable

NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 95, 98 and Millennium.

Follow these instructions:

6. In Network Neighborhood you can only see yourself and no other computers

on the network.

• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are get-

ting Link or Activity lights on both the EtherFast Card and your switch.

Try changing to a new cable that you know is working.

• Your workgroup name may be different from other computers on your

network. Make sure each PC on the network is using the same workgroup

name and protocol.

• Try using the Find Computer function.

• The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows

computers (consult your Windows documentation if you need to add this

protocol). Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol by

clicking on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click the Network

icon. Choose the Configuration tab and highlight IPX/SPX-compatible

Protocol. Click on Properties. Now, to install NetBIOS, click on the

NetBIOS tab. Put a check next to I want to enable NetBIOS over

IPX/SPX. Click OK, then OK again. Windows will copy the appropriate

files to your computer. When asked to restart your PC, remove any flop-

py disks and click OK. Be sure to do this on all of your computers that

are having trouble seeing your entire network.

7. In Network Neighborhood, you can see all other computers on the network but

not yourself, and all other computers can see each other and not your computer.

• You may have not have enabled File and Printer Sharing. To do so, go to

the Appendix and refer to the section called Sharing Your Files and

Printers.

• The network card might not be setup properly. Try reinstalling the card’s

drivers. Clean your system of the old installation, and then re-install.

8. Network Neighborhood is Empty.

• Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. See the Windows 95 or 98

setup instructions in this guide for directions. Verify that you have logged

in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 several times.

11. The workgroup, protocols, cabling and driver are all working properly, but the

PC uses an AMD processor and it can only see itself in network neighborhood.

• In some instances with PCs using AMD processors, the IRQ assigned to

the card by the BIOS (as it gets listed on the bootup screens of most PCs)

doesn't correspond to the IRQ assigned by Windows. This can be fixed

by disabling the IRQ holder for PCI Steering in the Windows Device

Manager. Refer to your PC's documentation for instructions or you can

follow the suggested instructions below. Keep in mind that this procedure

will vary depending on your computer’s configuration.

9. You receive DHCP Errors in Windows.

• If you are connecting to a DHCP server, check your cabling and connec-

tion. If you require TCP/IP to be configured, check with your network

administrator or your Windows documentation for proper settings.

• If you don’t have a DHCP server on your network and your network

setup doesn’t require TCP/IP, you may remove the TCP/IP component

from 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 problem persists, try running the diagnostics.

• Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double click the System

icon. Click on the Device Manager tab. Open System Devices, then open

PCI Bus.

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• Click on the IRQ Steering tab. Remove the check from Use IRQ Holder

and click OK. Windows will ask you to restart the PC (if it doesn’t ask

you, then reboot the PC manually).

• After the computer boots up, Windows will try to re-detect the PCI

Steering. Continue rebooting the PC until Windows stops detecting new

hardware and settings for PCI Steering. This normally takes a total of

four reboots.

Running the LAN Card’s Diagnostics

If you suspect that there may be a problem with the EtherFast^®LAN Card, or

if you need to identify the LAN Card’s MAC address, you can use the DIAG

diagnostic program on the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk.

To run the program, start up your computer in DOS. The program only works

in standard “real DOS mode” DOS – it will not work in a Windows DOS

window. To get into “real DOS mode,” do the following:

• In Windows 95, start your computer. When the Starting Windows... mes-

sage appears, press the F8 key. You will then get to the Microsoft Window

Startup Menu.

• In Windows 98 and Millennium, start your computer (No Starting

Windows... message will appear). Immediately and rapidly press the F8

key until you get the Microsoft Window Startup Menu.

1. Choose the Safe mode command prompt only option. Press Enter on

the keyboard.

2. Insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into drive A. Enter

the appropriate commands after the following prompts:

• When “C:\>” appears, type “a:” then press Enter.

• When “A:\>” appears, type “cd diag” then press Enter.

• When “A:\diag>” appears, type “diag” then press Enter.

You can also copy the software to your local (c:\) drive and run DIAG

from your hard disk.

3. The Fast Ethernet Diagnostics Program will appear, providing a display

of the card’s basic information (Ethernet Address, IRQ, I/O Port and

Media Type). Press Enter to begin the testing cycle. If the card isn’t

found, power off the PC and ensure that the card is properly seated in the

PCI slot.

4. The word “pass” will appear next to each successful test. If the card fails

the Link Status Test check your cabling and switch connections. If the

card fails the Loopback test, check your computer’s settings, then contact

Linksys Customer Support for help.

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6. If you want to assign access passwords, type the passwords into the

Password boxes.

Appendix

Sharing Your Files and Printers

7. When you're done, click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Repeat

steps 1-7 for any drive or folder you desire to share on the network.

Overview

You have successfully enabled File Sharing on your PC. Your selected

drives or folders can now be accessed by other network users. If a user

tries to access one of your password-protected drives or folders, he or she

will be asked for the appropriate Read-Only or Full-Access password.

Continue on if you wish to share your PC’s printer over the network.

By sharing your files and printers, other PCs on your network will be able to

access the resources on your PC.

Before sharing your files and printers, you should prepare your computer to

be used with any file servers that may be on the network. If you are not using

Windows 95 or Windows 98 with an NT or NetWare file server, or if you are

not sure if you have a file server, continue below.

Enabling Printer Sharing

Note: Any printer you

wish to share from

your PC must be

1. Double-click on the My Computer icon.

physically connected

to your PC.

If you are using a NetWare or NT file server, refer to those sections in the

manual for client setup.

2. Double-click the Printers folder. A window of avail-

able printers will appear.

Enabling File Sharing

3. Using your right mouse button, click once on the printer that you want to

share with other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab.

1. Double-click your My Computer icon. A window of available disk drives

will appear.

4. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, give a

name to the printer you want to share. If you want to

assign a password to the printer so that only certain

users can access it, type a password in the Password

box.

Note: Not all printers

may be shared on the

network. Others may

require special

instructions. Refer to

your printer’s user

guide or contact your

printer manufacturer if

you think this may be

the case with your

printer.

2. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive or folder that you

want to make available to other users.

3. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As.

5. Click on the Apply button, followed by OK. Your

4. In the Share Name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are shar-

printer(s) are now shared.

ing. This can be any drive on your PC—floppy drive, hard drive, CD drive,

zip drive, etc.

The Printer Sharing setup and installation is com-

Note: If you are only

plete. 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.

using your PC to

access the Internet, it

is highly recommend-

ed that you use pass-

5. Decide on the type of access that you want to give

other users.

words for your shares.

• Read-Only access lets other users view the files on

the selected drive.

• Full access lets users create, change, or delete files on the selected drive.

• Depends on Password lets users have Read-Only and/or Full access to

the selected drive, depending on the password that you decide to give

them.

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Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version A

Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 95, 98 or

Millennium

1. Windows 95 will detect the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card and display a

New Hardware Found window.

These instructions explain how to set up the regular Novell NetWare 3.x

client for use on a Windows 95, 98 or Millennium PC.

1. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup

instructions.

2. Start up Windows 95 or 98. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

Double-click on Network. The Network window appears. Click on the

Configuration tab.

3. In the Primary Logon Box, choose Client for NetWare Networks.

4. Under the The following network components are installed box, highlight

2. Insert the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card Driver Disk into drive A.

Client for NetWare Networks and click on the Properties button.

3. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, then click OK.

5. The Client for NetWare Networks Properties window appears. Under the

General tab, enter the name of your network’s Preferred Server. Assign the

First Network Drive Letter; the default is F. Make sure the Enable logon

script processing is checked.

4. When asked for the location of the files, type a:\ and click OK. If Windows

95 goes straight to the desktop, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

5. Windows 95 will copy the appropriate network drivers to your PC. If

Windows 95 asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation CD-

ROM or setup files, enter the appropriate path for those files (e.g.: A:\,

D:\WIN95, C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS).

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.

6. During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup

name. If so, refer to the Troubleshooting section. Once you have established

computer and workgroup names, return here to continue with the installa-

tion.

The NetWare portion of your Windows Networking setup is complete.

7. After Windows 95 has completed copying the necessary files to your PC, it

may ask you to restart your computer. Remove the Driver Disk and click

OK.

The Windows 95 Version A driver installation is complete. Please continue

on to Configuring the LAN Card for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium for

more information about the setup of the LAN Card. Consult your network

administrator for network configuration information if necessary.

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Windows 95, 98 or Millennium Client for Windows NT

If you are installing the EtherFast^®10/100 Network LAN Card in a Windows

95, 98 or Millennium PC that you plan on logging into a Windows NT

domain server, follow the directions below.

If you experience installation difficulties, you may need to re-install all of the

Windows networking components from scratch. The instructions below

explain how to give your PC a clean sweep so that you can start the EtherFast

Card’s software installation over.

1. Follow the Windows 95, 98 or Millennium setup instructions.

2. Start up Windows. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double-

click on Network. The Network window appears. Click on the

Configuration tab.

Starting Over in Windows 95 , 98, and Millennium

1. At the desktop click on the Start Button, highlight Settings, click on

Control Panel.

3. In the Primary Logon Box, you have two choices. Choose one Client for

Microsoft Networks, which instructs your PC to log into a Windows NT

4.0 server where you already have a username and password set up.

2. Double-click on the Network Icon.

3. If the Configuration box has a component called Dial-Up Adapter, skip

forward to step 5. If it doesn’t, continue with step 4.

4. Under the the following network components are installed box, highlight

Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the Properties button.

5. The Client for Networks Properties window will appear. Under the Logon

Validation box, make sure that Log on to Windows NT domain is checked.

Enter the name of your domain into the Windows NT Domain box

6. Optional: Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Share-level

access control is selected; do not choose User-level access control. If

Access Control is grayed out and cannot be selected, refer to the

Troubleshooting section.

Note: The screen shot

here, and the ones on

the next three pages,

are examples only.

They may differ from

system to system.

7. When you’re done, click OK. When asked if you want to restart your PC,

choose to do so.

The Windows NT client portion of the Windows Networking

setup is complete.

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4. Remove any instance of the name Linksys in the box. This includes

5. For PCs with Dial-Up Networking and/or an AOL adapter, remove any

instance of the name Linksys, all IPX/SPX protocols, all NetBEUI, all

Clients, and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. Do not

remove Dial-Up Adapter, AOL Adapter, TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol-

AOL Adapter or TCP/IP-Compatible Protocol-Dial-Up Adapter.

IPX/SPX…Linksys, NetBEUI…Linksys, and TCP/IP…Linksys. Also

remove Client for Microsoft Networks, Client for NetWare Networks, and

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

In some cases, removing one of these components may in turn automati-

cally remove other components as well. If this happens, skip ahead to step

6. When you are done removing all the unnecessary components, click OK.

When asked to restart, click No.

7. Return to the Windows Control Panel. Double-click on the System Icon.

The System Properties window will appear. Click on the Device Manager

Tab.

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8. Scroll down to the LAN Cards item and expand it by clicking on the open

[+] sign.

1. Click the Start button, choose Settings, choose Control Panel, then dou-

ble-click the System icon.The System Properties window will open.

2. Choose the Hardware tab.

9. Remove all devices with the name Linksys in its description. (If at any

point you are asked to restart the computer, Click No).

10. Scroll down to the Other Devices section. Remove PCI Ethernet

Controller or PCI Ethernet Adapter. (If Other Devices is not listed, pro-

ceed to the next step.)

3. Click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window will

open.

11. When you’re finished, click on the Close button, shut down Windows, and

restart your computer.

4. Click the plus sign (+) beside LAN Cards. The EtherFast 10/100 LAN

Card listing should appear.

12. After your computer has restarted, turn to the appropriate section for your

operating system (e.g. Windows 95, Windows 98, etc.) and follow the

setup instructions.

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5. Right-click on EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card. A content menu should

8. Right-click on the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card again. This time, select

open (below).

Uninstall.... Click OK.

6. First,

choose

Disable.

9. The LAN Cards category should be removed from the Device Manager

listing.

10. Close the Device Manager, click the System Properties window’s OK but-

ton, and restart your computer.

7. When asked if you want to Disable the device, click Yes.

Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows

95 & 98

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IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows

95, 98, and Millennium

Click on the Add button. Choose Protocol and click on the Add button.

Select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Under the Network Protocol box,

highlight IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. Click OK .The computer will begin

copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be

asked if you want to reboot. Click OK.

There may be times when you need to manually install missing Windows net-

working components.

1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

NetBEUI

2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.

Click on the Add button. Select Protocol, then click Add. Under

Manufacturer, highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, highlight

NetBEUI. Click OK. The computer will begin copying files to your system.

When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot.

Click OK.

3. Click on the Configuration tab. Make

Note: You will

sure that the following network compo-

nents are installed.

likely need

your Windows

CD-ROM to

install network

• Client for Microsoft Networks

• Linksys LNE100TX(v5) Fast Ethernet

Adapter

• IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

• NetBEUI

TCP/IP

components. If your CD-

ROM isn’t available, try

directing Windows to “c:\win-

dows\options\cabs” when

asked for a file location.

Click on the Add button. Select Protocol, then click Add. Under

Manufacturer, highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, highlight

TCP/IP. Click OK. The computer will begin copying files to your system.

When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot.

Click OK.

• TCP/IP

About Wake-on-LAN Compatibility

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. If

any of the above components are missing, add them as follows.

Wake-On-LAN functions can be accessed in two different ways. Some moth-

erboards support Wake-On-LAN features through a 3-pin connection found

on the motherboard. These motherboards REQUIRE an adapter with this 3-

pin connection to use the Wake-On-LAN features.

Client for Microsoft Networks

If you plan on connecting to a Windows NT file server or peer-to-peer net-

work, click on the Add button. Highlight Client and click on Add. Choose

Microsoft as the manufacturer in the Network Client box. Highlight Client for

Microsoft Networks and click OK. The computer will begin copying files to

your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want

to reboot. Click OK.

Other motherboards support Wake-On-LAN functions through the PCI slot

where the LAN Card is located. Both motherboard and adapter must support

this management in order to use Wake-On-LAN features.

Some mother boards support both of these types. You should refer to your

computer’s (or motherboard’s) documentation to see which type, if any, your

computer supports.

Client for NetWare Networks

If you plan on connecting to a Novell NetWare server (3.x), click on the Add

button. Highlight Client and click on Add. In the Network Client window,

select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Highlight Client for Microsoft

Networks. Click OK. The computer will begin copying files to your system.

When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot.

Click OK.

The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card (LNE100TX v5) manages Wake-On-LAN

through the PCI slot where it is inserted. So, if your motherboard supports

Wake-On-LAN using the 3-pin connection, it will not be able to access Wake-

On-LAN features through the LAN Card. If you have an earlier release of

this product, the adapter may be the LNE100TX v4, which has the 3-pin con-

nection. Go to www.linksys.com for more information on the LNE100TX v4.

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Installing and Configuring Wake-On-LAN

About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology

The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card is designed to run in a 32-bit desktop com-

puter equipped with PCI expansion slots. The card is built to the PCI 2.1

standard.

Overview

In order to use the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) features, the LAN Card must be

properly inserted into a PCI slot on a motherboard that supports WOL Event

Management for that slot. If your computer does not support WOL, the LAN

Card will operate as an ordinary 10/100 LAN Card. Refer to your computer’s

documentation to find out if your computer supports WOL features through

the PCI slots. See About Wake-On-LAN Compatibility for more information.

Short for Peripheral Components Interconnect, PCI is a technology that

allows special Plug-and-Play expansion cards to be automatically configured

by a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) once they have been

installed. (Refer to your computer’s user guide for more information about its

BIOS.)

Sending a Magic Packet

When a PCI card is used in a computer that supports Plug-and-Play, the card

is automatically configured each time the computer is booted. The card's

IRQ, I/O address, and other operating parameters are automatically assigned.

Note: The Diag pro-

gram works only if

In order to use WOL you need to know the MAC

address of the card you wish to “wake”. If you don’t

know the MAC address of the PC you are on, turn to

to the section on Running the LAN Card’s Diagnostics.

both the PC sending

the magic packet and

the PC receiving the

magic packet are

installed with

There is no easy way to change a Plug-and-Play card's IRQ and other settings

outside of the BIOS menu(s) that your computer provides. If the resources

that are assigned to your EtherFast card seem to conflict with other devices in

your computer, you will need to use your system's BIOS to resolve the con-

flicts. If you have problems configuring your BIOS or resolving IRQ or other

hardware conflicts, consult your computer’s manual or contact your PC's

manufacturer for BIOS setup and configuration directions.

1. Turn off the PC on which you want to test the WOL

EtherFast^®10/100

LAN Cards.

feature. Go to another PC on the network and log

in.

2. Go to an MS-DOS prompt. Run the diagnostics program (refer to the sec-

tion on Running the LAN Card’s Diagnostics). Press Enter to begin the

test.

Here are some general guidelines to follow when installing a PCI card (such

as the EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card) into your computer:

3. When the test is complete, press F3 and select Send an ACPI Packet.

1. The EtherFast^®10/100 LAN Card should be used in a 32-bit PCI slot that

supports PCI Bus Mastering. It cannot be plugged into a PCI Bus Slave

slot. Consult your motherboard's documentation for more information on

master and slave slots.

4. Press the M key. You will be asked for the destination of the magic packet.

Enter the MAC address of the PC you want to “wake up” and press Enter.

5. Check to ensure that the PC has woken up.

2. If loading the EMM386.EXE program in your PC's CONFIG.SYS, you

must use version MS-DOS 6.22 or above. If you load an older

EMM386.EXE program (below DOS 6.22), your PC will hang up while

loading the network driver.

Testing a Link Change WOL PC

This test will see if your PC responds to a change in the network link state by

waking up. Use a configured PC that is on an active network link.

1. Turn your PC off and disconnect it from the network either by turning off

the switch or hub.

2. Wait about ten seconds, then turn on the switch. The PC should wake up.

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Glossary

3. When using Windows NT, set your system’s PNP OS option in the BIOS

settings to MANUAL or DISABLE. NT is not a Plug-and-Play OS, and

will not usually recognize LAN Cards if they are set to be automatically

detected and configured. If you need to configure your PC's BIOS in order

to resolve an IRQ or other conflict with the EtherFast card, there are a few

possibilities:

10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.

100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of

Category 5 UTP or STP wire.

No Changes Allowed Your PC may not allow you to change the IRQ value(s)

of the PCI slot(s). In this case, you will ONLY be able to use the IRQ and I/O

values that have been pre-assigned to each slot. The popular BIOS from

Phoenix, for example, does not generally allow you to modify BIOS-assigned

IRQ settings.

Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or

connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card

(NIC) is the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the

intranet and/or Internet.

Jumper Changes You may be able to change the IRQ & I/O values for a given

PCI slot by setting jumpers on your PC motherboard. Please refer to your

PC's motherboard user guide for specific instructions.

Bit - A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system.

Also, the smallest form of data.

Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput-

ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed

on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass

control to it.

Menu Changes Your PC may allow you to change the IRQ & I/O values for a

given PCI slot by accessing the PC's BIOS setup menu. Please refer to your

PC's user guide for specific details. The BIOS from companies like AMI and

Award are fully customizable from their BIOS menus, for example.

CAT 3 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic

Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify

"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 3 cable has a maximum throughput of 16 Mbps and

is usually utilized for 10BaseT networks.

Linux, Open Source, and Beta Operating Systems

Linksys does not provide technical support for Linux, BSD, or other free-

ware, Beta, or open source operating systems. Although many Linksys prod-

ucts have been proven to perform well under Linux and other freeware OSes,

technical support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For informa-

tion on where to find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and

other freeware OSes, visit the support pages and FAQ files on the Linksys

website at www.linksys.com.

CAT 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic

Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify

"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.

CPU (Central Processing Unit) - The computing part of the computer. Also

called the "processor," it is made up of the control unit and ALU.

Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on

and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of 10

Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level proto-

cols, including TCP/IP and XNS.

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Fast Ethernet - A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10Base-T Ethernet

Motherboard - A motherboard is the physical arrangement in a computer that

CSMA/CD network access method.

contains the computer's basic circuitry and components.

Full Duplex - The ability of a device or line to transmit data simultaneously in

Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data

both directions.

between users.

Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single

line, but only one direction at a time.

NIC (Network Interface Card) - A board installed in a computer system, usu-

ally a PC, to provide network communication capabilities to and from that com-

puter system. Also called an adapter.

Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications,

and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish

the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the pro-

gram you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be known as the soft-

ware.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) - A peripheral bus commonly used

in PCs, Macintoshes and workstations. It was designed primarily by Intel and

first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI provides a high-speed data path

between the CPU and peripheral devices (video, disk, network, etc.). There are

typically three or four PCI slots on the motherboard. In a Pentium PC, there is

generally a mix of PCI and ISA slots or PCI and EISA slots. Early on, the PCI

bus was known as a "local bus."

Hub - The device that serves as the central location for attaching wires from

workstations. Can be passive, where there is no amplication of the signals; or

active, where the hubs are used like repeaters to provide an extension of the

cable that connects to a workstation.

PCI provides "plug and play" capability, automatically configuring the PCI

cards at startup. When PCI is used with the ISA bus, the only thing that is gen-

erally required is to indicate in the CMOS memory which IRQs are already in

use by ISA cards. PCI takes care of the rest.

IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE

describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promot-

ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences

for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well-

being of our members."

PCI allows IRQs to be shared, which helps to solve the problem of limited IRQs

available on a PC. For example, if there were only one IRQ left over after ISA

devices were given their required IRQs, all PCI devices could share it. In a PCI-

only machine, there cannot be insufficient IRQs, as all can be shared.

The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and

international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has

many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the

IEEE Computer Society.

Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a

switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal com-

puter are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and

printers.

LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated

devices that share a common communications line and typically share the

resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for

example, within an office building).

RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - A connector similar to a telephone connector that

holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices.

MAC Address - The MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's

Storage - The semi-permanent or permanent holding place for digital data.

unique hardware number.

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) - Telephone wire that is wrapped in a metal sheath

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure-

to eliminate external interference.

ment for data transmission.

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TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the

basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used

as a communications protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an

extranet). When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your comput-

er is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer

that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of

TCP/IP.

Specifications

Specifications for LNE100 ver. 5

Model No:

Standards:

LNE100TX ver.5

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,

PCI 2.1, ACPI, PC99

Protocol:

Ports:

Cabling Type:

Speed (Mbps):

CSMA/CD

Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one place to

another in a given time period.

One 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 Port

UT Category 5 or better

Full Duplex: 20Mbps or 200Mbps

Half-Duplex: 10Mbps or 100Mbps

Power Management Event (PME)

32-Bit PCI

UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone

wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many

business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electro-

magnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are

twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires.

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.

WOL Support

Bus Type:

LEDs

Link/Activity, 100Mbps

Specifications for EZXS55W ver. 2

Model

EZXS55W ver. 2

Standards

IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT),

IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX)

CSMA/CD

Five 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 Ports,

One Shared RJ-45 Uplink Port

Wake-on-LAN - Wake on LAN is a technology that allows a network profes-

sional to remotely power on a computer or to wake it up from sleep mode.

Protocol

Ports

Speed Per Port (Mbps) 10Mbps (10BaseT)

100Mbps (100BaseTX)

Cabling Type

10BaseT:Category 3 UTP (or better)

100BaseTX:Category 5 UTP (or better)

Star

Power, 100Mbps*, Link/Activity* Full/Col*

Topology

LEDs

(*per port)

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Warranty Information

LNE100TX ver. 5

BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE

FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF

PURCHASE.

Dimensions:

4.8 x 4.75 X .75 inches

(122 mm x 121 mm x 19 mm)

1.6 oz. (0.045 kg)

Unit Weight:

Power:

5W Maximum

Certifications:

Operating Temp:

FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial

32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)

-4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)

10% to 90%, Non-Condensing

5% to 95%, Non-Condensing

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID

FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-

TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE

OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU-

MENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PROD-

UCT.

Storage Temp

Operating Humidity:

Storage Humidity:

EZXS55W ver. 2

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD

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CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.

Dimensions

Unit Weight

Power

4.5” x 3.5” x 1.3” (114mm x 154mm x 48mm)

4.7 oz. (.39Kg)

3.3V DC, 5A

FCC Class B,

CE Mark Commercial,

UL and CSA Listed

Certifications

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Storage Humidity

0ºC to 50ºC (32ºF to 122ºF)

-4ºF to 158ºF (-20ºC to 70ºC)

-20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)

5% to 90% Non-Condensing

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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

Fax

800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)

888-793-4632

949-261-1288

949-261-8868

Web

FTP Site

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