Linksys PCMPC200 User Manual
Instant EtherFast®Series
EtherFast
®
10/100
CardBus PC Cards
Use this guide to install these
Linksys Products:
Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus
PC Card (PCMPC200 v2)
Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Integrated
CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2)
User Guide
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. EtherFast is a registered trademark of
Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their
respective proprietors.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card is free from physical
defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date
of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys
Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO
HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN
REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When
returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the
package and include your original proof of purchase.
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FCC STATEMENT
The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards have been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or device
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Introduction
Welcome to the world of convenient and flexible notebook PC networking!
The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards allow you to connect with virtually
any Ethernet-based network or Internet connection including: Cable modem,
DSL modem, and more. Sharing files and printers has never been easier. And
their single-slot designs are perfect for slim notebooks--freeing up your additional slots for use with other accessories.
Whether you choose the convenience of the standard CardBus PC card, with
its removable media coupler, or the Integrated CardBus PC Card and it’s allin-one design, you’ll get fast file transfers, hot-swap capability, and bus mastering. Compatible with high-performance 32-bit CardBus-equipped notebook PCs, the 10/100 CardBus PC Cards offer Minimal voltage consumption
and an automatic sleep mode to help conserve your notebook PC’s battery
life.
The 10/100 CardBus PC Cards also automatically adjust their speed to optimize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and major operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, and NT are supported. Convenience
and Flexibility--that’s what makes the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards
the ultimate networking solution for your notebook PC.Package Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Getting to Know the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards 5
Installing the
EtherFast 10/100 Cardbus PC Cards 6
Windows 98 Installation and Setup 11
Windows 95 Installation and Setup 16
Windows 2000 Installation and Setup 22
Windows NT 4.0 Installation and Setup 24
Troubleshooting 34
Appendix 37
Sharing Your Files and Printers 37
Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 or 95 39
Windows 98 or 95 Client for Windows NT 40
Starting Over in Windows 95,98,or 2000 41
Manually Installing the Network Components in
Windows 95 and Windows 98 46
Linux, Open Source, and Beta Operating Systems 47
Twisted-Pair Cabling 48
Crimping Your Own Network Cables 49
Specifications 50
Customer Support 52
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The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards
EtherFast®10/100 CardBus PC Cards
CardBus devices, which were developed by the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association (PCMCIA), allow your laptop PC to utilize
applications that were previously only available to PCI-equipped desktop PCs.
With the older 16-bit PC Card standard, networking and file transfer speeds
were being slowed down by the computer's inability to move large amounts of
data in a short period of time. The CardBus standard offers the speed of a bus
mastering 32-bit data processor and a lower power consumption rate, satisfying the need for speed while vastly improving upon the old design.
Because CardBus is a new technology, there are many questions about compatibility. Some of the most frequently asked questions follow:
· What is Bus Mastering?
Bus Mastering is a technique employed by CardBus and some PCI cards that
allows data to be received and transmitted by the network adapter without
clogging up or interrupting your PC's main processor. This means faster network applications and faster file transfers.
· Can I Use My 16-Bit Cards in My CardBus Slot?
Yes. CardBus slots are backwards-compatible, allowing them to accept almost
any slower PC Card.
· Can I Use My CardBus PC Card in My Old PC Card Slot?
No. The card will not fit into the 16-Bit slot. In order to use a CardBus PC
Card, your PC must be equipped with a CardBus slot. However, if you insert
your CardBus PC Card into a 16-bit PC Card slot, the card will not slide all
the way in. Also, you needn't worry about overloading the card's power system. The CardBus card has been designed to only accept a power flow of 3.3
Volts.
· Do I Need to Update My Card and Socket Services?
Yes. CardBus PC Cards require different service conf igurations than older PC
Cards. Most CardBus PCs have pre-installed services that will allow you to
fully utilize your CardBus slot. If you are upgrading your hardware and need
to obtain new services, most manufacturers supply free downloadable
upgrades on their Web sites. If you don't have Web access, then contact your
CardBus slot's manufacturer. Keep in mind that CardBus is not supported
under DOS. Linksys drivers have client enablers built-in so the card can be
used under some DOS-based network operating systems.
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In recent years, Fast Ethernet has emerged as the fastest growing network
topology around. Operating at an incredible 100 million bits per second
(100Mbps), and sometimes referred to as 100BaseTX, Fast Ethernet is more
than fast enough to handle the latest speed-dependent applications like video,
multimedia, and Internet connectivity.
Fast Ethernet is ten times faster than regular Ethernet networks. Also known
as 10BaseT, regular Ethernet networks typically run at 10Mbps.
Unfortunately because of their speed and other technological differences,
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet cannot be readily mixed together in most cases. A
10BaseT network adapter, for example, cannot be attached directly to a Fast
Ethernet network. In environments where 10BaseT and Fast Ethernet need to
be mixed together-in migration scenarios, for example, where file ser vers are
moved to 100Mbps speeds for better performance-a switch or a dual-speed
hub can be used to connect network segments of disparate speeds together.
The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Cards will run with both 10BaseT and
100BaseTX networks without any special settings, allowing you to plug into
virtually any network while at the office or on the road, regardless of speed.
When a network cable is plugged in, the EtherFast Card automatically determines the speed, duplex, and polarity of the arriving network packets and
adjusts itself accordingly. Also known in the industry as NWAY, this "live
wire" ability also allows network cables to be swapped with the EtherFast
Card while it's turned on--the card will automatically reconnect itself to the
network as soon as a new cable is plugged in.
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About Fast Ethernet About CardBus
Getting to Know the EtherFast
10/100 CardBus PC Cards
Link The LED will illuminate when the card is sucessfully
connected to a network.
Act The Activity LED will flicker when data is being transmit
ted or received over the network.
10/100 This LED will be illuminated when the card is operating at
100Mbps; dormant when operating at 10Mbps.
The RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your Category 3 or 5 network
cabling. See page 48 for detailed information on network cabling.
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• EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2 shown)
• One Driver Disk
• One User Guide and Registration Card
Package Contents for the EtherFast
10/100 CardBus PC Cards
LEDs
The RJ-45 Port
EtherFast®10/100 CardBus PC Cards
The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires two different kinds of software in order to work:
Socket and card services are special software drivers that allow a PC card to
communicate with your computer. Your computer might have services that
were installed by the manufacturer, making your PC compatible with a wide
range of CardBus and PCMCIA cards. If your computer doesn't have services, or if you're not sure how to get yours working, the EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Card comes with a generic enabler you can use to get the card
up and running in your DOS or Windows NT computer's card slot. Card services are always loaded into memory each time your PC is started up, and
always before your network drivers are loaded.
Network drivers allow the card to communicate with your network at large.
The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card disk includes drivers for many network operating systems, including Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Windows for
Workgroups, NetWare, packet driver networks, and more. When the EtherFast
10/100 CardBus PC Card is up and running, it will talk to your PC's card slot,
which will talk to the Card services, which will finally talk to the network
drivers and the network at large.
Just like modems, mice, CD-ROMs, hard drives, and other devices, the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card requires an I/O address and IRQ value
for it to use.
An I/O base address is the Input/Output area of your computer's Input/Output
range that the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card will use for transferring
data to and from a network. The I/O value you assign to the EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Card must not be in use by any other devices. I/O values are
always expressed in hexadecimal values. A hexadecimal value is basically a
number that serves as an abbreviation of a larger number.
Also known as an interrupt, an IRQ is a signal that notif ies the PC when certain input or output events have occurred and where the attention of the PC is
needed. IRQs are expressed in numerical values. Your computer’s system
BIOS will automatically assign an IRQ value.
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Installing the EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Cards
Like most network devices, the EtherFast Card must be connected to a
10BaseT or Fast Ethernet hub with the right kind of twisted-pair network
cabling. Although twisted-pair is available in different styles and grades, a
category 5 network cable with RJ-45 tips that does not exceed 100 meters
(328 feet) in length is required. Cabling can be obtained at most computer
stores. If you are using Fast Ethernet, Category 5 (or better) cable must be
used. For more information about Fast Ethernet cabling, including information on how to crimp your own cables, go to page 49.
1. Turn off your PC and any devices attached to it.
2. If you are installing the standard PC Card, snap the flat end of the media
coupler into the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. It should lock firmly
into place.
3. Locate your PC's CardBus slot (usually located on the side). Slide the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card into the slot with the triangle on the card
facing up. The 128-pin end goes in first. See that the card is seated snugly in
place.
4. Attach one end of a category 5 network cable into the RJ-45 port on the
end of the EtherFast Card or media coupler. Then plug the other end of the
cable into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT hub. The EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC
Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's
cabling and adjust itself accordingly.
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Choosing I/O and IRQ Values
About the Software
Installing the CardBus PC Card and Cabling
Getting the Right Cable
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If the PC Card does not fit all the way into the slot, check your
PC’s documentation to be sure that your laptop has a CardBus slot.
EtherFast®10/100 CardBus PC Cards
The software disk provided with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card includes
generic socket and card services built into the driver that can be used to enable the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. The card's hardware-specific client enabler
will only enable the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card. If you want to use other
PCMCIA cards in the future, you will need to obtain additional services for those
card(s) before you'll be able to use them.
When enabler loads itself into memory, it tries to choose IRQ and I/O base
address values for the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card not already in use.
Enabler also checks to see if any other service packages are loaded. If there
are any services already present in memory, enabler will attempt to load itself
without disturbing them.
Open up your config.sys file in a text editor. Scroll through the f ile. Find the
line that reads (or is similar to) the following:
DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE
It will probably be located near the beginning of the file. You will need to add
a command to the end of the EMM386 command in order to reserve an area
of memory for the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's client enabler to use.
Add the following command to the end of the EMM386 line:
NOEMS X=D000-D3FF
so that the new EMM386 line now looks something like this (it may vary
slightly):
DEVICE=C:\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D3FF
If there are already commands on the EMM386 line, try not to disturb them
when you add the NOEMS X=D000-D3FF
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If you can't seem to find an I/O address or inter rupt value to use, contact your
PC's manufacturer to determine which values are currently available for use
with the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card.
CardBus socket and card services allow your computer to recognize a
CardBus card when it is inserted into your PC's CardBus slot. Your PC will
need some kind of services installed in order to use the EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Card.
Most CardBus-equipped PCs have socket and card services pre-installed by
the computer's manufacturer. If you are upgrading your PC by adding a new
CardBus slot, then you need to upgrade your services as well. You have two
choices:
• Use Built-in Services in the Driver
If your computer doesn't have services (or you don't know what kind are
installed), you may be able to use the enabler built into the driver of the
CardBus Card for DOS or NT computers. The enabler tries to automatically
get the card recognized by the laptop and enable the slot to work with the
10/100 CardBus PC Card only.
• Contact Your PC's Manufacturer
If your computer doesn't have services, and the generic services contained in
the 10/100 CardBus PC Card's driver don't seem to work with your PC, contact your computer's manufacturer to find out (1) what kind of services your
computer uses, or (2) how to get compatible services if your computer doesn't
have them.
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Plug-and-Play operating systems like Windows 98, Windows 95
OSR2, (also known as Windows 95 Version B), will usually assign available I/O and IRQ values to the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card
automatically, making the card's installation quick and easy.
Socket and Card Services
How to Use the 10/100 CardBus PC Card’s
Enabler for DOS-Based Network Operating Systems
NNoottee::
Plug-and-Play operating systems like Windows 95 OSR2, 98,
and 2000 have socket and card services built into the operating system. You don’t need to install them if you are using these OSes.
NNoottee
: Plug-and-Play operating systems such as
Windows 95, 98, and 2000 do not require the
use of the enabler or memory exclusion.
EtherFast®10/100 CardBus PC Cards
Windows 98 Installation and Setup
The instructions provided in this section will help you to install the EtherFast
10/100 CardBus PC Card on Microsoft Windows 98. After installing the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card hardware in your computer, follow these
instructions to install the EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card's Windows 98
network driver from the card's driver disk.
Please keep in mind that the installation procedure for the network driver will
vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 98 you are using and your
current system conf iguration.
The following setup instructions are for setting up your EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Card on the Final Release of Microsoft Windows 98 only.
To install the network driver, Start up your computer.
1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100
CardBus PC Card in your computer. The card may get recognized as a PCI
Ethernet controller or a PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21143-based adapter instead
of a Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card, which is okay. You can proceed to the next step. If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop
and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to
Troubleshooting problem 1on page 34.
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Follow these instructions carefully. You can view or print the setup directions
from your favorite word processor. For the operating systems not covered in
this user guide, insert the program disk into your PC. The supported OSes not
covered in this User Guide have subdirectories that contain “read me” instructions. These DOS-based OSes are listed below.
A:\NETWARE NetWare Client (DOS ODI)
NetWare Lite
Personal NetWare
Sun PCNFS (with ODI drivers)
A:\PKTDRV Packet Driver
A:\WFW311 Windows for Workg roups 3.11
A:\NDIS2 NDIS support
Lantastic
Sun PCNFS (with NDIS drivers)
Microsoft LAN Manager
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Network Driver Setup
Overview
NNoottee::
Screen shots used in this Installation and Setup section are
from installation of the standard EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC
Card (PCMPC200 v2). If you are installing the EtherFast 10/100
Integrated CardBus PC Card (PCM200 v2), the installation process
will be unchanged, however, the product name will be different.
Installing the CardBus PC Card’s Driver
EtherFast®10/100 CardBus PC Cards
If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, skip to Troubleshooting problem 2 on page 34.
6. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer. If
Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 98 installation or setup
files, inser t the CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 98 to the
proper location, (e.g., C:\windows\options\cabs, D:\win98, or the appropriate
drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). If Windows asks you to supply a driver
that contains the letters “PC200”, type “a:\” in the box that pops up. Click OK.
During the installation, Windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup
name. If so, refer to steps 11-13 on pages 14. Otherwise, continue with the
installation. Windows will finish copying all of the necessary f iles to your
system. Click Finish.
When asked if you want to restart your computer, click No. Once you are
back at the Windows 98 desktop, click on the Start button, click Settings,
then Control Panel.
7. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window will appear.
Click on the Configuration tab.
8. Make sure that the following network components are installed (see next
page for screen shot):
Client for Microsoft Networks
Linksys EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card II
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
NetBEUI
TCP/IP
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2. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the
EtherFast 10/100 CardBus PC Card Driver Disk into the floppy drive and
click on Next. A window will appear and ask you What would you like
Windows to do?
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click on
Next.
4. A window will appear asking where you would like Windows 98 to search
for the driver. Make sure that Floppy disk drives is selected, and click Next to
continue.
5. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. If
Windows had recognized the card as a PCI Fast Ethernet DEC 21143-based
adapter earlier, it will ask you to choose the type of driver to install. Make
sure that the Updated Driver (Recommended) option is selected and click
Next. A message will appear that reads Windows found the Linksys EtherFast
CardBus PC Card II. Click on Next.
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DO NOT press
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or
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at any time
during the installation. Doing so will prevent your
driver from being properly installed on your PC.
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