README.TXT Driver File Contents (CompUSA-Mnin-_SMC_USB_10-100_Fast_Ethernet_Adapter_VER_1.2-Windo... nux.zip)

                  Driver Diskette (Ver 1.2) Overview
                   For USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter
                              OCT.2001
                               TOPIC
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              1.  BEFORE INSTALLATION
              2.  DISKETTE CONTENTS
              3.  NDIS 5 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP INSTALLATION
              4.  LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION
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[1] BEFORE INSTALLATION

    In order to use this device, you must have a copy of Microsoft
    Windows 98,ME(or Windows 2000/XP) operating system installed on your PC.
    Some versions of Windows 95 version B (OSR2) don't support USB,
    but the device drivers included in this package are designed
    specifically for Windows 98,ME and Windows 2000/XP.
    if you do not have Windows 98,ME or Windows 2000/XP, this device will not work.


[2] DISKETTE CONTENTS

     Files and
     Subdirectories      Contents
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     README.TXT          How to install Ndis5 driver 
     USBKR100.INF        Installation file for Windows 98,ME, Windows 2000,XP
     USBKR100.SYS        NDIS 5 Miniport Driver
     Win98\              NDIS 5 Miniport Driver
     Winme\              NDIS 5 Miniport Driver
     Win2000\            NDIS 5 Miniport Driver
     WinXP\              NDIS 5 Miniport Driver
     Linux\              How to install linux driver
     \MANUAL\manual.htm  Manul Document 
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[3] NDIS 5 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 98,ME,2000,XP INSTALLATION
    
     INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

     1) Make sure your PC is powered on and that you are at the Windows 
        operating system.
      
     2) Insert the USB cable(the A-type connector) into the USB port
        on your PC.The system will display the "Add New Hardware Wizard"
        dialog box.
        Insert the "USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter" driver diskette into floppy
        driver and then press "Next" button.

     3) Select "Search for the Best Driver for your device (Recommended)",
        press "Next" button.

     4) Select "Floppy disk drives" (or select "Specify a location" and type
        A:\ in the location), where the device information file (.INF file)
        and the driver USBKR100.SYS can be found.

     5) Press "Next" button, the driver then installs itself. If windows
        require for Windows sources diskette ,
        Insert the CD-ROM or disks as needed, direct Windows to the proper
        location, and then click "OK" button.

     6) Click "Finish" to complete the installation process.

     7) Reboot the PC to start the network.



[4]  LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION

    1) compile:gcc -DMODULE -D__KERNEL__ -c rtl8150.c -I/usr/src/linux-2.4.0/include/
               *linux-2.4.0 will change according to the kernel version
           
    2) insert the driver as module:insmod rtl8150.o        
           (run 'lsmod' to see if the module is inserted)

    3) bind your card to an IP address:
           /sbin/ifconfig eth0 ${IPADDR} netmask ${NETMASK} broadcast ${BROADCAST} 
           (run 'netstat -i' to see if there is a interface 'eth0')

    4) add your card to IP routing table and add gateway:
	   /sbin/route add default gw ${GATEWAY} dev eth0


    *make sure that your kernel is version 2.4.0 or next version.
    Otherwise, you have to upgrade your kernel.
    (http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4) 
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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