PCI/PXI Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide
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WOL558.VXD Missing or Not Found (Windows 98 Only)
This error can occur in Windows 98 if an
.inf
file already installed on the
system interferes with the driver installation. Complete the following steps
to manually install the Ethernet adapter:
1.
Open Windows Explorer.
2.
Select
Views»Folder Options
.
3.
Select the
View
tab.
4.
Select
Show all files
and click
OK
.
5.
Delete
net557.inf
and
net557.pnf
in the
Windows/inf
folder.
6.
Double-click the
System
icon from the Control Panel.
7.
Select the
Device Manager
tab and double-click
Network Adapters
.
8.
Select the
Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter
and click
Remove
.
9.
Restart your computer.
10. Follow the instructions given previously in the
section
to install the Windows 98 drivers.
Adapter Cannot Connect to the Network
1.
Make sure the cable is installed properly.
The network cable must be installed properly at both the adapter and
the hub. The maximum distance for the cable is 100 m. If the cable is
connected properly and within the allowed distance, try another cable.
2.
Check the LEDs on the adapter.
The adapter has two LEDs located on the RJ-45 connector.
The following table lists the function of each LED.
LED Color
Function
Indication
Meaning
Green
Action/Link
On
The adapter is receiving power. The cable
connection is good.
Off
The adapter is not sending or receiving
network data. The adapter is not receiving
power. The cable connection is bad or you
have a driver problem.
Flashing
The adapter is sending and receiving
network data.
Yellow/Green
Speed
Yellow
The adapter is operating at 1,000 Mb/s.
Green
The adapter is operating at 100 Mb/s.
Off
The adapter is operating at 10 Mb/s.
