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Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your notebook card and the
related software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in
the order listed.
Installing the Card
1. Locate the PC slot on your notebook. Consult your notebook's user manual if
you require assistance.
2. Slide the card gently into the slot until it is well seated.
3. Attach the card to your Ethernet hub/switch using a Category 5 UTP patch cable (not
included).
NOTE:
StarTech.com carries a wide range of Ethernet cables in various colors and
lengths. For more information on these products, as well as tips and ideas for setting up
and running your network, visit http://www.startech.com and click on the Networking
Tab near the top of the screen.
Installing the Drivers
The following instructions are intended to help you install the necessary software drivers
that accompany your PC card. Depending on how your computer is set up, the
installation procedure might not be exactly as described. If you encounter difficulties
while trying to install your drivers, please contact our Technical Support department.
NOTE
: The following are installation instructions for Windows OS. If you are using
Netware, Packet Driver, or any other supported environment, consult the driver
installation instructions available in text form on the driver disk.
Windows 95 (Native)
NOTE!
If you are unsure what version of Windows 95 you are running, go to Control
Panel
and select the General tab. If your system is listed as Microsoft Windows 95
4.00.950 or 4.00.950A, you are running Windows 95 Native. If your system is listed as
4.00.950B, you are running OSR2 Windows.
1. Go to Control Panel and click the Network tab.
2. Click Add.
3. Double-click Adapter.
4. Double-click Have Disk. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive.
5. Type “A:\” and click OK.
6. Select “CardBus Fast Ethernet 10/100 Adapter manual load” and click OK.
7. The Network window will reopen. Click OK. The installation procedure will begin.
You may be required to insert your Windows 95 disk(s).
8. Click OK to restart the computer.
9. Go to the Network tab again and set up your Clients, Protocols, and Services.
10. Restart your computer again.
Windows 95 OSR2
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware device. Click Next.
2. Click Other Locations.
3. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive. Type “A:\”. The installation procedure
will now begin. You may be required to insert your Windows 95 disk(s).
4. When installation is complete, go to the Control Panel and click the Network tab.
Set up your Clients, Protocols, and Services, then restart your computer.
Windows 98
1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the new hardware device and prompt you to
insert the device driver. Insert the driver disk into your floppy drive and click Next.
2. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” and click Next.
3. Select “Floppy disk drives” and click Next.
4. Click Next to begin the installation. You may be required to insert your Windows 98
CD.
5. Click Finish when the installation is complete and reboot your computer.
Windows Me
1. Windows Me will automatically detect the new hardware device. Select “Specify the
location of the driver (Advanced)” and click Next.
2. Choose “Specify a location” and click Browse. Select your floppy drive and click
Next
.
3. Click Next when Windows has found the driver. The installation procedure will
begin.
4. Click Finish when the installation has completed and reboot your computer.
Windows 2000
1. Windows will automatically detect the new hardware device. Click Next.
