Linksys PCMPC100U User Guide - Page 3

Instant EtherFast® Series Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Cards 1 About Fast Ethernet 2 Package Contents 3 Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards 4 LEDS / The RJ-45 Port 4 Installing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards 5 Getting the Right Cable / Installing the PC Card and Cabling 5 About the Software / Choosing I/O and IRQ Values 6 Socket and Card Services 7 How to Use the 10/100 PC Card's Enabler for DOS-Based Network 8 Network Driver Setup 9 Windows 95 Installation and Setup 10 Windows 98 Installation and Setup 16 Windows Millennium Installation and Setup 22 Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 25 Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 35 Troubleshooting 39 Appendix 42 Sharing Your Files and Printers 42 Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 or 95 44 Windows 98 or 95 Client for Windows NT 45 Starting Over in Windows 95, 98, or 2000 46 Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows 95 and Windows 98 51 Linux, Open Source, and Beta Operating Systems 52 Twisted-Pair Cabling 53 Crimping Your Own Network Cables 54 Specifications 55 Linksys Warranty Information 57 EtherFast® 10/100 PC Cards Introduction The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible notebook PC networking! The EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards allow you to connect with virtually any Ethernetbased network or Internet connection including: Cable modem, DSL modem, and more. Sharing files and printers has never been easier, and their single-slot designs are perfect for slim notebooks--freeing up your additional slots for use with other accessories. Whether you choose the convenience of the standard PC card, with its removable media coupler, or the Integrated PC Card and it's all-in-one design, you'll get fast file transfers, hot-swap capability*, and bus mastering. Compatible with PCMCIA-equipped notebook PCs, the 10/100 PC Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption and an automatic sleep mode to help conserve your notebook PC's battery life. The 10/100 PC Cards also automatically adjust their speed to optimize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and major operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, Millennium, and NT are supported. Convenience and Flexibility--that's what makes the EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards the ultimate networking solution for your notebook PC.Package Contents for the Eth *When used with Plug-and-Play Operating Systems 1