Linksys EG0801SK User Guide

Linksys EG0801SK - EtherFast Network Starter Manual

Linksys EG0801SK manual content summary:

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    Instant Gigabit Series EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit Use this guide to install : EG0801SK User Guide
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    If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO , if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However UG-EG0801SK-10208NC DG
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    the Adapter for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 43 Appendix 48 Sharing Your Files and Printers 48 Installing the Driver in Windows 95 Version A 50 Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 95, 98, or Millennium 51 Starting Over in Windows 95, 98 or Millennium 52 Starting Over in
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    slow down with high data traffic, your Linksys Switch fuels each of your computers with 3.5" Driver Disk • One AC Power Adapter • One Stacking/Wall Mounting Module • One User Guide and 4096 MAC Addresses with Address Learning • Non-BLocking Shared Memory Architecture • Supports Aging Function
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    Full Duplex mode. If the LED flickers, the connection is experiencing collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED flickers too often, there may be a problem with your network. 10/100 Amber. The 10/100 LED lights up for any port when that port is operating at 100Mbps. If the LED
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    addition to the 10BaseT/100Base-TX network rules. These rules specify distance limitations and cabling specifications. Data loss, collisions, and other network problems causing down time are likely to occur if the rules below are not followed. • Use UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cabling with
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    , considerable time and bandwidth is wasted on data packets swimming along network lines before they find their correct address. A switch, on the other hand, looks at the address for each data packet and delivers it directly to the correct destination. Gigabit Ethernet is ideal for deployment
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    Instant Gigabit Series If you are already operating in a Gigabit environment, we suggest a configuration like the one shown below (Configuration B). Your Instant Gigabit Network Adapter would be installed in your file server, which would be attached to your Gigabit hub or switch, maximizing your
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    address. The card installation is complete. Next, you must configure your PC's operating system to work with the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter. Turn to the appropriate section for your PC's operating system for driver installation instructions , repeaters, bridges, routers or other switches.
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    Adapter 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. For troubleshooting tips during setup, refer to the
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    button, this window will appear. Enter a:\win95. Windows will begin copying the Network Adapter's driver files to your PC. 2. Windows 95 will find the Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter driver on the disk. Click the Finish button to continue. If Windows fails to find the
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    procedure for the network 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. IInnssttaallliinngg tthhee NNeettwwoorrkk
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    10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 6. A window will open saying that Windows is now ready to install the Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter driver. Click Next. 5. Select Specify a location and enter a:\win98 in the drop down box. Click Next to continue. 7. Windows
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    in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network 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 Troubleshooting section. IInnssttaalllliinngg
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    and enter A:\WINME in the drop down box. Click Next. 5. Once the driver has been located, the following screen will appear. Click the Next button. EtherFast® for more information. 7. Once the driver is installed, the following screen will appear. The default settings should allow the Adapter to
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    setup of the Adapter. Note: From this point on, you must provide Windows with a User name and Password NT 4.0 Installation & Setup Overview The following instructions will set up the networking along with the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter's network driver, and continue to the next section. • If
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    NT Networking and the Network Adapter Driver 1. After clicking on Yes, the Network Setup Wizard window will appear. 2. Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter entry in the window that appears. Click OK. 4. Click on the Have Disk button. Insert the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter Driver
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    NT CD-ROM or setup disks. If so, place IP protocol, refer to your system adminis- trator or your Windows NT documentation when installation steps that aren't listed in this User Guide appear. Linksys does not provide tech- nical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP
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    or your Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is complete. Do not continue on with the next set of instructions. They are for NT
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    steps will install the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter's driver software on your PC, enabling your PC to 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. 4. Put the Instant Gigabit Network
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    Windows NT documentation. Linksys does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol The Windows NT Installation and Setup of the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is complete Note: If you had previously installed an NT service pack, you must reinstalll
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    you encounter problems, lems during the installation. consult the Troubleshooting section. Instaalllliinngg tthhee NDeritvweorriknAWdianpdtoewr'ss D2r0iv0e0rs After physically installing the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver
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    File Search Results dialog box will appear. Click Next. 6. When the Found New Hardware Wizard box appears, insert the Linksys Instant Gigabit Network Adapter Driver Disk into your floppy drive. In the "Copy manufacturer's files from" field, type "A:\Win2000". Click OK. 7. The Completing the Found
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    help troubleshoot the Adapter and to help configure the Adapter if your situation involves unusual circumstances. The default settings the address on the adapter will be used. Network Media: Specifies the maximum speed at which the adapter will try to negotiate a connection. Offload Rx IP Checksum
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    them. If that's the case, refer to the Manually Installing the Network Components section. Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, refer to the section on Installing TCP/IP of this manual. • Client for Microsoft Networks • Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter • IPX/SPX
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    UserLevel access control and you can't change it, skip to the Troubleshooting section . Note: Your Computer and Workgroup Names must be fewer Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a username and password. Make up a username and password and click OK. Do not click the ESC or Cancel buttons
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    you still can't see your own PC, see the Troubleshooting section. • If you only see computers that are running Client Setup for Windows 95 or 98 or Windows 95 or 98 Client for Windows NT section, for client setup. . Note: If you are only • Depends on Password allows other users to using your PC to have
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    in the Password box. tions. Refer to your print- er's user guide or con- 5. Click on the Apply button, followed by OK. tact your printer manu- Your printer(s) are now shared. facturer if you think this may be the case with your printer. The Printer Sharing setup and installation is complete
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    instead, follow the instructions on page 38. 1. Follow the Windows 95 setup instructions or the Windows 98 setup instructions. 2. Start up Windows your network's Preferred Server. Assign the First Network Drive Letter; the default is F. Make sure the Enable logon script processing is checked. 6.
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    , skip forward to step 5. If it doesn't, continue with step 4. 4. Remove any instance of the name Linksys in the box. This includes 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
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    . 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 and restart your computer. 12.After your computer has restarted, follow the setup instructions for Windows 95, 98, or Millennium. 55 3. Click the Device
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    (below). EtherFast® 10/100/1000 8+1 Workgroup GigaSwitch Starter Kit 8. Right-click on Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Instant Gigabit Network Adapter again. This time, select Uninstall. Click OK. 6. . Click the OK button, and restart your computer. Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows 9 58
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    be times when you will need to manually install missing Windows networking components. 1. Click for Microsoft Networks likely need your • Linksys EG1032/EG1064 Windows CD-ROM to Instant Windows • NetBEUI to "c:\windows\options\cabs" • TCP/IP when asked for a file location. There may be
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    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 PC motherboard. Please refer to your PC's motherboard user guide for specific instructions. Menu Changes Your PC may allow you to change the IRQ
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    , technical support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For information 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. Linksys does not provide technical support for
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    or 98 setup instructions in this guide for directions the words TCP/IP and Linksys or TCP/IP, then click on instructions: • The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows computers (see the Manually trouble seeing your entire network. 11. The workgroup, protocols, cabling and driver
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    't ask you, then reboot the PC manually). • After the computer boots up, CSMA/CD) and full-duplex 1000Mbps Ethernet service over Category 5 links as defined by instructions. Personal computers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions
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    IP addresses. DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address. Dynamic IP Address - An IP address servers and printers, are usually assigned static IP addresses. Dynamic Routing - The ability for a router to forward data via a different route based
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    of information that is sent in packet across the Internet. When you request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more than one is required) and sends it to the
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    /IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one place to another in a given time period. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A communications method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service
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    TCP. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To IP addresses within a network. A commonly used utility for configuring networks with static IP addresses /STP Category 5e or better Topology: Speed: WOL Support: Bus Type: LEDs: Star Full Duplex: 20Mbps,
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    Instant Gigabit Series Specifications for EG0801W Model Number Standards Protocol Ports Cabling Type Topology Speed Per Port LEDs EG0801W IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x CSMA/CD Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Ports, One Gbps FullDuplex Switch Port 10BaseT: UTP/STP Category 3 or better
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    of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Information Tech Support and RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 800-326-7114 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 [email protected] http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com 79 80
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    http://www.linksys.com © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Printed in the USA.
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Instant Gigabit Series
EtherFast
®
10/100/1000
8+1
Workgroup
GigaSwitch Starter Kit
User Guide
Use this guide to install :
EG
0801
SK