Wol558.vxd missing or not found (windows 98 only), Adapter cannot connect to the network – National Instruments 370620B-01 User Manual

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WOL558.VXD Missing or Not Found (Windows 98 Only)

This error can occur in Windows 98 if an

.inf

file already installed on the

system interferes with the driver installation. Complete the following steps
to manually install the Ethernet adapter:

1.

Open Windows Explorer.

2.

Select Views»Folder Options.

3.

Select the View tab.

4.

Select Show all files and click OK.

5.

Delete

net557.inf

and

net557.pnf

in the

Windows/inf

folder.

6.

Double-click the System icon from the Control Panel.

7.

Select the Device Manager tab and double-click Network Adapters.

8.

Select the Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter and click Remove.

9.

Restart your computer.

10. Follow the instructions given previously in the

Windows Me/98

section

to install the Windows 98 drivers.

Adapter Cannot Connect to the Network

1.

Make sure the cable is installed properly.

The network cable must be installed properly at both the adapter and
the hub. The maximum distance for the cable is 100 m. If the cable is
connected properly and within the allowed distance, try another cable.

2.

Check the LEDs on the adapter.

The adapter has two LEDs located on the RJ-45 connector.
The following table lists the function of each LED.

LED Color

Function

Indication

Meaning

Green

Action/Link

On

The adapter is receiving power. The cable
connection is good.

Off

The adapter is not sending or receiving
network data. The adapter is not receiving
power. The cable connection is bad or you
have a driver problem.

Flashing

The adapter is sending and receiving
network data.

Yellow/Green

Speed

Yellow

The adapter is operating at 1,000 Mb/s.

Green

The adapter is operating at 100 Mb/s.

Off

The adapter is operating at 10 Mb/s.

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