PCMCIA Ethernet/Fax/Modem
Installation for Microsoft Windows NT 3.5x & 4.0
Contents
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Introduction
Getting Started
Support Options
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Disclaimers
Introduction
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Windows NT provides support for PC Card (PCMCIA) compatibile
systems. For this installation please print out this README.TXT
using NOTEPAD. Proceed according to the instructions below. Do
not run any of the LanModem's install programs, these are
unnecessary for the NT environment.
Before inserting your LanModem PC Card, the system's PCMCIA chipset
must be enabled and functioning. The PCMCIA chipset is responsible
for controlling the systems interface for PC Cards. Please consult
the system's manual or the manufacturer for use with Windows NT.
Multifunction PC Cards put a heavy demand on a system's resources.
Please resolve all system conflicts, errors, and other Windows NT
issues before installing the LanModem.
Please have the installation media for Windows NT ready for
any file requests. The following installation does require a
basic knowledge of the NT environment.
Getting Started for Windows NT3.5x
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Remove all PC Cards from the system
Start/Boot Windows NT
Login as a user with full access (e.g. ADMINISTRATOR)
Remove any previous network support
-Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
-Open the MAIN group
-Run the CONTROL PANEL
-Run the NETWORK selection
-Highlight each network option and remove them
Note: Remove any adapters first, then server,
workstation, etc.
-After all support is removed, press CLOSE
-Restart Windows NT
Remove all Serial Port support
-Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
-Open the MAIN group
-Run the CONTROL PANEL
-Run the PORTS selection
-Highlight each COM port and remove them
Note: If problems develop removing the COM
ports make sure the NT system has been updated
to the lastest service pack from Microsoft.
-After all support is removed, press CLOSE
-Restart Windows NT
Add PCMCIA Support to your laptop
-Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
-Open the MAIN group
-Run the CONTROL PANEL
-Run the DEVICES selection
-Select PCMCIA
-Press STARTUP
-Select BOOT so that it will start each time NT boots.
-Press OK
-After all PCMCIA support is added press CLOSE
-Restart Windows NT
Verify the system will reboot without any errors in the Event Viewer
Consult your Laptop manufacture for any problems that may develop
during pre-installation.
Insert LanModem into one of the system's PCMCIA Slots
Boot/Start Windows NT
Login as a user with full access (e.g. ADMINISTRATOR)
Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
Open the MAIN group
Run the CONTROL PANEL
Run the NETWORK selection
Press YES to install network support
Supply the path of the NT installation media (e.g. NT CD-ROM: D:\i386)
Press DO NOT DETECT for the network adapter
Pull the NETWORK ADAPTER CARD selection list to the bottom
Select <OTHER> REQUIRES DISK FROM MANUFACTURE
Click CONTINUE button
Insert the LanModem driver disk into drive A:
Supply the path to the drivers on the disk (e.g. A:\WINNT)
Highlight the only choice for the LanModem and press OK
A dialog box will appear to adjust the driver's settings.
Adjust the driver to the system's resources, these selections
must be unique for this device.
Resource Recommendations
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ºI/O Base ³ 300 normally safe, º
º ³ possible alternative 320 º
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ºInterrupt ³ 5 normally safe; if the laptop is multimedia º
º(IRQ) ³ equipped, try a higher interrupt such as 11 º
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ºBase Memory ³ D000 normally safe, possible alternate D800 º
º(MEM) ³ º
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ºCOM port ³ Select a COM port that is not in the computer. º
º ³ Even if the laptop has an unused serial port º
º ³ it still is counted. º
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ºCOM IRQ ³ Select an IRQ that is unique. 5 or 9 is º
º ³ normally safe. This should not match the IRQ º
º ³ above for Ethernet card. º
====================================================================
When all settings are complete Press OK
Windows NT will load network support, and allow configuration of
-NWLink
-TCP/IP
-Netbeui
These selections and configurations are for the user. We
cannot help configure these because they are unique for each
network. Please see the Network Administrator for help.
Once all Network software is loaded Press OK
The configuration and bindings for the card may
be confirmed; answer the questions accordingly.
Allow the system to reboot.
Connect to a network using the provide 10BaseT cable
Test the adapter
-Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
-Open the MAIN group
-Run the FILE MANAGER
-Select DISK on the menu
-Select CONNECT TO NETWORK DRIVE
-If any computers are displayed on the network
the system is working
The card installation is complete. Should any error arise
in the Event Viewer please start at the top of this document
again.
Also please see the next section to configure NT properly
for the use of the fax/modem.
NT Communication Configuration
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If NT is not running Boot/Start NT
Login as a user with full access
Test the adapter
-Start/Boot NT
-Login with a username that has full rights
-Open the PROGRAM MANAGER
-Open the ACCESORIES group
-Run the FILE MANAGER
-Run TERMINAL
-Under SETTING, select Communications Configuration
-Select the COM port.
-Select up to 57.6K for communcations, Press OK
-In the terminal window if you can type ATZ{enter}
and it returns OK you are finished.
Getting Started for Windows NT4.0
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Remove all PC Cards from the system
Start/Boot Windows NT
Login as a user with full access (ie. ADMINISTRATOR)
Remove any previous network support
-Open MY COMPUTER
-Run the CONTROL PANEL
-Run the NETWORK applet
-Select ADAPTERS page; remove all previously installed devices
-After all adapters are removed, press CLOSE
-Don't restart Windows NT
Remove all Serial Port support
-Open MY COMPUTER
-Run the CONTROL PANEL
-Run the PORTS applet
-Highlight each COM port and remove it
-After all are removed, press CLOSE
Shutdown Windows NT
NT Networking Configuration
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Insert LanModem into one of the system's PCMCIA Slots
Start Windows NT 4.0
Login as a user with full access (ie. ADMINISTRATOR)
Open MY COMPUTER
Run the CONTROL PANEL
Run the NETWORK applet
case 1: NT Networking is not installed
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Select YES to install networking
Press Next and push SELECT FROM LIST button
Press HAVE DISK button
Insert the LanModem driver disk into drive A:
Supply the path to the drivers (e.g. A:\WINNT)
Highlight the only choice for the LanModem and press OK and NEXT
Windows NT will allow configuration of
-TCP/IP
-NWLink IPX/SPX
-NetBEUI
...
These selections and configurations are for the user. We
cannot help configure these because they are unique for each
network. Please see the Network Administrator for help.
Use default NETWORK SERVICES, just press NEXT twice.
Input path to NT System Source files and path A:\ sequentially.
A dialog box will appear to adjust the driver's settings.
Adjust the driver to the system's resources, these selections
must be unique for this device.
Resource Recommendations
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+------------------------------------------------------------------+
|I/O Base | 320 normally safe, |
| | possible alternative 300 |
+------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
|Interrupt | 11 normally safe; if notebook is multimedia |
|(IRQ) | equipped, may need to try another interrupt |
+------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
|Base Memory | D000 normally safe, possible alternate D800 |
|(MEM) | |
+------------+-----------------------------------------------------|
|COM port | Select a COM port that is not in the computer. |
| | even if the notebook has an unused serial port |
| | it is still counted. |
+------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
Press NEXT twice, input COMPUTER NAME and press NEXT
Press FINISH
See next 2 sections to configure NT for the use of the fax/modem.
case 2: NT Networking is installed
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Select ADAPTERS page
Press ADD to add network adapter
Press HAVE DISK button
Insert the LanModem driver disk into drive A:
Supply the path to the drivers (e.g. A:\WINNT)
Highlight the choice for the LanModem and press OK
A dialog box will appear to adjust the driver's settings.
Adjust the driver to the system's resources, these selections
must be unique for this device. See above Resource Recommendations.
Press OK when all settings are complete.
Press CLOSE to complete NETWORK settings
See next 2 sections to configure NT for the use of the fax/modem.
NT Modem Configuration
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Open MY COMPUTER
Run the CONTROL PANEL
Run the MODEMS applet
Use default setting and press NEXT button
System should have detected your card and will enter the
Modem Manufacturers & Models selection screen
Press FINISH and then CLOSE to complete modem settings
Allow the system to reboot
The card installation for both LAN and Modem is complete.
Support Options
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We are consistently improving and upgrading our drivers. You are
welcome at any time to browse our BBS or FTP site, to download
drivers, utilities and help files.
If you still cannot get the LanModem working properly, our
technical experts are always ready to help. Please be at your
computer, have your LanModem, Drivers Disk, and the following
information available:
* Version number of any drivers you are running
* The exact text of any error message displayed on your screen
* The type of computer
* The type of network
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Disclaimers
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All references to Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT,
are rights reserved by Microsoft Corporation
All references to Novell, ODI, Netware, NW, IPX, IPXODI, and LSL are
rights reserved by Novell Corporation
Further rights reserved to their respective corporations
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.