Linksys Instant EtherFast
®
Series
EtherFast
®
10/100 CardBus PC Cards
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 addi-
tional 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 all-
in-one design, you’ll get fast file transfers, hot-swap capability, and bus mas-
tering. Compatible with high-performance 32-bit CardBus-equipped note-
book 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 opti-
mize data trafficking. Virtually all brand name PCs and major operating sys-
tems, 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
