README.txt Driver File Contents (FastNetPro_PE2500C.ZIP)

                 LINUX Driver for 32-bit CardBus Ethernet PCCard
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File list
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README.TXT ----- This file.
REALTEK_CB.O ----- LINUX driver binary file.
REALTEK_CB.C ----- LINUX driver source file.


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System requirement
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LINUX kernel 2.2.x
PCMCIA package (pcmcia-cs-3.0.9 or higher) installed and start.


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Installation
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1) Copy the realtek_cb.o to the pcmcia modules folder in /lib
   ( it usually = /lib/modules/2.2.x/pcmcia )

2) Edit the PCMCIA configuration file, there are two file can be edit, choose one to
   make the configuration.

   1. Edit /etc/pcmcia/config.opts -- this file will not replaced after you upgrade
      the pcmcia-cs package, so it doesn't need to modify after each upgrading:

         Add the following lines at the end of this file:

           # Module for 32-bit CardBus Ethernet 10/100 (R5)
           device "realtek_cb" class "network"
	   module "cb_enabler", "realtek_cb"
           card "32-bit CardBus Ethernet 10/100 (R5)"
           manfid 0x0260, 0x0235  bind "realtek_cb"

   2. Edit /etc/pcmcia/config -- this file will be overwrite after you upgrade the
      pcmcia-cs package, it is needed to modify after each upgrading:

      a. Add the following lines in the 'Device driver definitions' section:

           device "realtek_cb"
             class "network" module "cb_enabler", "realtek_cb"

      b. Add the following lines in the 'CardBus cards' section (you can change the 
         string in 'card' line, as same as the 'Produce info' that read by the 
         'cardctl ident' command):

           card "32-bit CardBus Ethernet 10/100 (R5)"
             manfid 0x0260, 0x0235
             bind "realtek_cb"

3) Save the configuration file, then type the command (don't care about the message
   'unsolved symbol'):

     depmod -a

4) Reboot computer, plug the Ethernet PCCard into the slot before booting LINUX.

5) During the LINUX bootig procedure, you can hear a high tone beeps, it means the
   PCCard is initialed.

6) Change the network settings if needed.
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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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