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Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems usually occurring during the instal-
lation and operation of the Network PC Card. Read the description below to
solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web-
site at www.linksys.com.
1.My computer does not recognize the Network PC Card.
Make sure that the Network PC Card is properly inserted into the PCMCIA
slot. Note that the card can be inserted either way, but only correctly when it
is inserted so that the “Instant Wireless” logo on the front of the card may not
be seen. If in doubt, try inserting the card both ways. The card will slide in
further when it is correct.
2.The Network PC Card does not work properly.
• Reinsert the Network PC Card into your notebook’s PCMCIA slot. A beep
should be heard if the card is properly inserted.
• For non-Windows environments, make sure that a PCMCIA card service
driver is installed on your PC.
• Open the Control Panel and click on the PC Card. Check whether it has a
PCMCIA card in one of the sockets or not. If you find the Network PC Card
in one of the sockets, it means the card has been detected properly. If you see
a yellow question mark, the resources are conflicting.
• Right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the device man-
ager and click the Network Adapter. You will find the Network PC Card if
it is installed successfully. If you see the yellow exclamation mark, the
resources are conflicting. Click PCMCIA card and then click PCMCIA
card service. You will see the status of the Network PC Card. If there is a
yellow question mark, please check the following:
• Make sure your notebook has a free IRQ.
• Make sure you have inserted the right card and installed the proper
driver.
Common Problems and Solutions
Network PC Card
11. The Listen Interval
setting, as shown in
Figure 9-24, should
remain at 1 Beacon per
Second. Setting this
higher could result in
slower data transfer.
12. The TX Rate setting, as
shown in Figure 9-25,
should remain Fully
Auto as set by default.
Changing this to a dif-
ferent transfer rate will
lock in that rate and
may result in dropped
connections.
Click the OK button to
complete setting these
options.
Figure 9-24
Figure 9-25
Instant Wireless
TM
Series
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