1. networkcards.zip Driver
2. CARDSOFT.TXT File Contents

CARDSOFT.TXT Driver File Contents (networkcards.zip)

  EtherFast 10/100 PC Card Setup
  for SystemSoft PCMCIA Socket & Card Services
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  Before You Begin
  Setup
  Technical Support



  Before You Begin
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  Thanks for choosing the EtherFast 10/100 PC Card from Linksys.  Before
  attempting to install the card, we highly recommend that you read
  the User Guide that came with your card.

  The instructions below explain how to get SystemSoft's PCMCIA
  socket & card services up and running with the EtherFast Card.



  Setup
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 CardSoft's SystemSoft services work by maintaining a
  library of PCMCIA cards that you use.  The library
  contains information that tells SystemSoft how to
  initialize your cards for use each time your computer is
  started.

  In order to use Cardsoft with the EtherFast card, you'll
  need to add the EtherFast's setup information to CardSoft's
  library of compatible PCMCIA cards.  A card library (.CLB)
  file has been included on the EtherFast driver disk just for
  this purpose.  After telling Cardsoft where the CLB file is
  located, Cardsoft will be able to instantly recognize and
  initialize the EtherFast card every time you plug it into your PC.

  First, copy the linksys.clb file from the
  PCMCIA\CARDSOFT directory on the EtherFast disk to
  the directory on your hard disk where your CardSoft
  files are located.  You can copy the file from either DOS
  or Windows. If your CardSoft files are located under a
  directory called CARDSOFT, for example, you could
  copy the file at the DOS prompt by typing:

     copy a:\pcmcia\cardsoft\linksys.clb c:\CARDSOFT

  Next:

  1.  Locate the directory or folder on your hard drive
       where your CardSoft files are located. In most
       systems, the files are located in C:\CARDSOFT,
       C:\CARDWIZ, or C:\CPQDOS.

  2.  Locate the file in the above directory called
       CARDID.INI.  It should be located in the same
       directory where your CardSoft files are located.

  3.  Load the CARDID.INI file into your favorite text
       editor or word processor for editing.

  4.  Scroll through the file until you come to the section
       labeled [Common].

  5.  Find the LAN1IRQ statement.  Set the LAN1IRQ
       value to the IRQ that you plan to use.  3, 5, 10, and
       11 are good values to try, depending on your PC's
       configuration.    Example:  LAN1IRQ=5

  6.  Find the LAN1Port statement.  This is the I/O
       memory base setting that the EtherFast Card's network
       interface will use.  Choose an I/O value and enter it.
       300, 320, or 340 are all good values to try.
       Example: LAN1Port=300

  7.  Locate the Lan1MemoryBase1 and
       Lan1MemoryBase2 statements. Set both of these
       equal to zero.  Example: Lan1MemoryBase1=0

  8.  Scroll down further in the file until you come to the
       [Libraries] section.

  9.  Insert the following line immediately after the
       [Libraries] heading:

        CardLib=LINKSYS.CLB

  10.  Save the CARDID.INI file.  The socket & card
         services setup is complete.

  Make sure that the EtherFast Card is plugged in, then
  restart your computer.  Once the computer has started
  up, you should hear a "positive" CardSoft beep
  indicating that the card has been recognized.  Proceed
  with the installation of your network driver now.

  If you received an error message, or a message stating
  that the EtherFast Card was not installed recognized by
  the services, you might need to change the card's I/O or
  IRQ port settings.




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