Linksys PCMPC100 v3 User Manual
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Instant EtherFast
®
Series
EtherFast
®
10/100 PC Cards
Introduction
Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible notebook PC networking! The
EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards allow you to connect with virtually any Ethernet-
based 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 remov-
able media coupler, or the Integrated PC Card and it’s all-in-one design, you’ll
get fast file transfers, hot-swap capability
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, 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, includ-
ing 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
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When used with Plug-and-Play Operating Systems
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
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The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 PC Cards