Linksys LNE100M - Manual

Minimum Requirements

• 200MHz or Faster CPU
• Available PCI 2.2 Slot
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP

EtherFast

®

10/100

Managed Network

Adapter

Instant EtherFast

®

Package Contents

• One Setup Utility CD with User Guide

included

(1)

• One EtherFast

®

10/100 Managed

Network Adapter

(2)

Not Shown: Registration Card and this

Quick Installation

C. Click the Install tab, and the installation process

will begin.

D

1

. If you are using Windows 98 or Me, this screen

will appear. On this screen, you will need to
type your computer’s name and your group, or
workgroup, name in the appropriate f ields.
Then, click the Driver Install button to contin-
ue.

D

2

. If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, this

screen will appear. On this screen, you will need
to type your computer’s name in the appropriate
f ield. Then, click the Driver Install button to
continue.

E.

Once the driver is installed, the NIC Control Set
will automatically be installed. This NIC
Control Set is a utility for managing the Adapter
and is described in the User Guide.

F.

When installation is complete, you will be
asked to restart your computer. Restart your
computer now.

Driver installation is complete!

F. Plug one end of a twisted-pair network cable

into the Adapter's RJ-45 port.

G. Plug the other end of the cable into a network

device, such as a hub or switch, DSL modem,
cable modem, router, etc.

H. Reconnect your PC’s power, and power on your

computer. Your computer will automatically
recognize the Adapter and assign it a unique
IRQ ("interrupt") and I/O address.

The Adapter’s installation is complete. Next, you must install the Adapter’s device

drivers. Refer to Step 2 to use the Setup Utility CD or the section for your Operating

System on the back of this Quick Installation.

The Adapter’s drivers can easily be installed with the Setup Utility included on the Setup
Utility CD. If you wish to manually install the drivers, refer to the specif ic operating system
on the back of this Quick Installation.

A. Start your PC. Windows will automatically detect the Adapter’s presence of the Adapter

and bring up the Add New Hardware Wizard screen. Click the Cancel button on this
screen as you will be installing the drivers through the Install Wizard.

B. Insert the Setup Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Utility’s Welcome

screen will come up automatically and identify the version of Windows you are using.

Manual Driver Installation on back

LNE100M

This Quick Installation is meant to help you install the 10/100 Managed Network Adapter quickly and easily. For
detailed instructions on installation, configuration, and further setup options, please consult the User Guide.

F

Installing the Adapter’s
Drivers with the Setup Utility CD

C

D

1

D

2

F

Important:

If you are using Windows NT, refer to the

User Guide for instructions on installing the Adapter.

Each Adapter is equipped with an RJ-45 port that automatically adjusts to either Fast
Ethernet (also known as 100BaseTX) or regular 10BaseT Ethernet network segments with-
out additional hardware or software.

The Adapter should only be used with twisted-pair cabling. 10BaseT and 100BaseTX
cabling is available in a number of different grades. For best results, use 8-wire, UTP
Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair for both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX network segments.
The cable that runs from the Adapter to your network should not exceed 100 meters (328
feet).

A. Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug your PC’s power

cable.

B. Remove your computer's outside cover.

C. Open your computer

and locate the PCI
slot(s) on your
motherboard. PCI
slots are easily iden-
tif ied by their beige
or white color.
Remove the metal
slot cover on the
back of the PC, and
insert the Adapter
into an empty PCI
slot, as shown.

D. Once the Adapter is f irmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a

mounting screw.

E. Replace your PC's cover.

Installing the EtherFast

®

10/100 Managed Network Adapter

C

Important:

When installing the Adapter, be sure to press it solidly into the PCI slot. The

Adapter is built to resist the pressure necessary to insert it correctly in the PCI slot. Avoid

a call to technical support by making sure that the Adapter is inserted all the way into your

PC’s PCI slot. You will know this has occurred when the Adapter’s faceplate is flush with

your computer’s slot.