Linksys EtherFast Series LAN Cards README File
for Windows for Workgroups 3.1 and 3.11
Copyright (C) 1999 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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CONTENTS:
Before You Begin
Files Provided
Setup
for 3.1
for 3.11
Technical Support
Before You Begin
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Thank you for purchasing your EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card from Linksys.
The instructions below explain how to set up the card's network
software drivers for use with your particular network operating system
like Windows 95, Novell, Unix, etc.
The EtherFast card is built for use in 32-bit, Plug-and-Play desktop
computers with auto-configuring PCI slots. It must be used in your
PC's bus master PCI slot. For further information, see the User Guide
that came with the card.
When a PCI card is used in a computer that has a Plug-and-Play BIOS
(Basic Input/Output System), the card is automatically configured by
the PC each time the machine is booted. The card's IRQ, memory address,
and other operating parameters are automatically assigned. There is
no way to change a Plug-and-Play card's IRQ and other settings outside
of the BIOS menu(s) that your computer providse. If the resources that
are assigned to your EtherFast card seem to conflict with other devices
in your computer, you will need to use your system's BIOS to resolve
the conflicts.
If you have problems configuring your BIOS or resolving IRQ or other
hardware conflicts, consult your computer manual or contact your PC's
manufacturer for BIOS setup & configuration directions.
Here are some general guidelines to follow when installing a PCI card
(like the EtherFast card) into your computer:
* If you need to configure your PC's BIOS in order to resolve an
IRQ or other conflict with the EtherFast card, there are a few
possibilities:
- Your PCI may not allow you to change the IRQ value(s) of
the PCI slot(s). In this case, you will ONLY be able to
use the IRQ & MEM values that have been pre-assigned to
each slot. The popular BIOS from Phoenix, for example,
does not allow you to modify BIOS-assigned IRQ settings.
- You may be able to change the IRQ & MEM values for a given
PCI slot by setting jumpers on your PC's mother board.
Please refer to your PC's motherboard user guide for
specific instructions.
- Your PC may allow you to change the IRQ & MEM values for
a given PCI slot by accessing the PC's BIOS setup menu.
Please refer to your PC's user guide for specific details.
The BIOSs from companies like AMI and Award are fully
customizable from their BIOS menus, for example.
* When loading the EMM386.EXE program in your computer's CONFIG.SYS,
you MUST use version MS-DOS 6.22 or above. If you load an older
EMM386.EXE program (below DOS 6.22), your computer will hang up while
loading the network driver.
* The EtherFast LAN adapter should be used in a 32-bit PCI slot that
supports PCI Local Bus Mastering. It cannot be plugged into a PCI
Bus Slave slot. Consult your motherboard's documentation for more
information on master & slave slots.
* When using NT, set your BIOS PCI settings, and the PCI settings
within NT itself, to MANUAL. NT is *not* a Plug-and-Play BIOS,
and will not usually recognize LAN cards if they are set to be
automatically detected & configured.
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FILES PROVIDED
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The following files on the EtherFast disk under the
WFW directory are used during the setup:
LNE100.DOS DOS NDIS2 driver
OEMSETUP.INF Network information file
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SETUP FOR WFW 3.1
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Windows for Workgroups should already be installed before
following the directions below.
If you are setting up the adapter for use with WFW 3.11,
skip to the 3.11 section below.
1. In the Main window, double-click on the Control Panel icon.
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
3. In the Options area, select the Adapters icon.
4. Go to the Step 5 if an adapter driver is already loaded.
Go to Step 6 if an adapter driver is not already loaded.
5. Select the adapter you want to remove, followed by "Remove".
When a message asks if you are sure you want to remove the adapter,
select "Yes".
6. Select "Add Adapter".
The Install Network Adapter dialog box appears.
7. Select "Unlisted or Updated Adapter" followed by "OK".
The Install Driver dialog box appears.
8. Insert the EtherFast disk into drive A and type:
A:\WFW311
9. Select "OK" in the next two dialog boxes that appear.
10. Select "Close".
The Network Settings dialog box appears.
11. Select "OK". You are if you want to accept the options you selected and
restart, or return to DOS. Restart your computer so your options can
take effect.
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SETUP FOR WFW 3.11
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Windows for Workgroups should already be installed before
following the directions below.
1. In the Network window, double-click on the Network Setup icon.
2. When the Network Setup dialog box appears, select "Advanced".
3. Select "Networks" and "Install Microsoft Windows Network".
4. Select "No additional network" or "Other", as appropriate.
See your Windows for Workgroups manual for more information.
5. Select "Sharing" and specify whether you want other users to be able to
share your files and printer(s).
Select "OK".
6. Select "Real Mode"
7. Select "Drivers".
8. Select "Add Adapter".
The Add Network Adapter dialog box appears.
9. Select "Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter", followed by "OK".
10. When the Install Driver window appears, insert the EtherFast
disk into drive A.
11. In the Install Driver window, type the driver's path:
a:\wfw311
12. Select "OK".
The Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter window appears.
13. Select the appropriate our adapter you are using followed by "OK".
14. If you are prompted for the adapter's Base I/O setting, specify it and
select "OK".
15. When the Network Drivers window appears, use "Add Adapter" and/or
"Add Protocol" to add more adapters (up to 4) and protocols. See the
Windows for Workgroups manual for details.
16. To change the Base I/O setting (specified in Step 10) and/or select a
driver type, select "Setup" and make the appropriate selections.
17. Select "Real Mode".
18. Select "Advanced".
You are prompted with several options. They include:
Slot Number
Media Mode
Net Address
19. Click on "Set" for each option.
20. Click on "OK" to close the dialog box.
21. Select "Close" (or "Cancel") followed by "OK" (or "Continue").
22. In the Microsoft Windows Networks Names box, select "OK".
23. Follow the screen prompts to complete the driver installation.
NOTE: If you are installing an ODI or NDIS 3 driver, you'll be prompted to
provide the NETWARE.DRV file. Specify the path of
this file. If the file is on a floppy diskette, insert the
diskette into an available floppy drive and press [Enter].
This file is available from Novell.
24. At the end of the installation, you are asked if you want to accept
all the options you selected and restart, or return to DOS. Restart
your computer so your options can take effect.
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HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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There are a variety of methods that you can use to get FREE technical help
or sales information about Linksys products.
Voice & FAX
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The Linksys voice line is open during normal business hours, 7-5 p.m.,
Pacific Standard Time. The fax line is available 24 hours a day. When
sending a fax, be sure to include a detailed description of any
problem(s) that you are experiencing.
Technical Support Hotline (949) 261-1288
Fax (949) 261-8868
E-mail
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E-mail Address support@linksys.com
Internet Access
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You can also use your World Wide Web or FTP browser to visit Linksys on
the Internet.
Web Site http://www.linksys.com
FTP File Transfer Site ftp.linksys.com
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.