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MAC Registers
This tests the Registers of the MAC for such things as read-
ing and writing to the MAC chip and getting its feedback
value and time.
PHY Registers
This tests the Register inside of the Phyceiver for such things
as reading and writing to the MAC chip and getting its return
value to verify function.
EEPROM
This reads and writes a value to the EEPROM, testing that
the return value is not the same as the writing value.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the Adapter’s
installation and operation. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys
website at www.linksys.com. Troubleshooting hints for Windows can be found
below. If you are using Windows NT, or another network operating system, skip
to the Adapter Diagnostics instructions in this section.
1. Windows doesn’t detect new hardware with the Adapter installed, or it contin-
ues to detect the Adapter each time you restart your PC.
• You might not have inserted the Adapter correctly or securely into the
appropriate slot of your computer. Check that the Adapter is securely
inserted into the appropriate slot.
• Try inserting the Adapter into an alternate PCI slot.
• You may have previously aborted a new hardware setup. Follow the direc-
tions in the Appendix E: Starting Over in Windows 98, Me, 2000 or
XP.
• The motherboard in your system might not be Plug-and-Play compatible,
your PC’s Plug-and-Play settings may not be enabled, or the motherboard
may have Plug-and-Play options not supported by Windows 98, 2000, Me
or XP. If you are not sure, contact your PC’s manufacturer.
2. Windows can’t locate the Adapter’s driver.
• You may have inserted the wrong CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
• The CD may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the CD has
a few files starting with lne100 in a folder called Win98 for Windows 98,
Win2000 for Windows 2000, or WinXP for Windows XP.
3. The Windows Logon screen doesn’t appear after you restart your computer.
• Click the Start button, select Shut Down, and choose Close All
Programs and Logon as a Different User. (In Windows 98 or Me, select
Log Off.) If this doesn’t solve the problem, your PC may have “Microsoft
Family Logon” installed. Remove this to enable network logon.
Common Problems and Solutions
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