EtherFast Series EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card User Guide
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Contents Contents Introduction 2 Hardware Setup Installing the Hardware About the Software Choosing IRQ and I/O Values Socket and Card Services 4 4 6 7 9 Driver Setup 15 Windows 98 Setup Client Setup File and Printer Sharing 15 23 24 Windows 95 Setup Client Setup File and Printer Sharing 27 34 35 Windows NT 4.
Introduction Introduction The EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card will connect your notebook computer with any 10/100 Local Area Network and the Internet. It’s two cards in one -the card’s unique integrated coupler is equipped with an auto-sensing 10/100 RJ-45 port and a standard RJ-11 telephone port built right in. Just one integrated unit means that there’s no cables or dongles to lose! The EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card comes with everything you need to get up and running fast.
Introduction Some of the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card’s features include: • Type II PCMCIA 56Kbps Data Modem with 14.4Kbps Send/Receive Fax • Compatible with V.90 and K56Flex Standards. • Versatile Modem Runs with Regular Telephone Lines • Internet-Ready -- Runs with Most Internet, ISP, and BBS Dial-Up Protocols • Surf the Web while you Send or Receive Email, and Network Data Simultaneously • Backward Compatible with Older V.
Hardware Hardware Setup The one-piece EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card consists of both a PCMCIA-style PC Card and an integrated cable coupler. It is different from most PC cards that have a snap-on pigtail coupler, or “dongle”. The integrated design means that you can take your PC Card anywhere and you never have to worry about losing or breaking your coupler.
Hardware 100Mbps connections and it will adjust the card to operate at the correct speed. Plug the other end of the RJ-45 cable into a hub or switch. Remember that 100Mbps Fast Ethernet always uses Category 5 Twisted Pair RJ-45 cabling or better. Cables of lesser quatity and category will not work. Be sure that your cables are free of defects and that they do not exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. 4. Locate your PC's PCMCIA slot. The slot is usually located on the side of the PC.
Software About the Software The 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card, in addition to its drivers, requires two different kinds of software in order to work: • PCMCIA card and socket services, and • communication software PCMCIA card and socket services are special software drivers that allow a PCMCIA card to communicate with your computer’s PCMCIA slot. Hopefully your computer came with services pre-installed by the PC’s manufacturer that will allow your computer to run with a wide range of PCMCIA cards.
Software • Use virtually any Internet, modem, and/or fax software that may have been pre-installed on your computer. Most Windows 98, 95 and NT 4.0 computers have a built-in Internet dialer program, a modem program called Hyperterminal, and built-in fax software, all of which are compatible with the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card. Especially if you’re going to be getting on the Internet, we highly recommend using the software that was pre-installed on your PC for getting connected.
Software Also known as an interrupt, an IRQ is a particular slice of your computer processor’s time. Most computers have 13 possible interrupts for you to use, numbered 3 through 15 in sequential order. You must choose an interrupt not already in use by another device. An I/O base address is the input/output area of your computer's Input/Output range that the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card will use for transferring data between the modem and the PC.
Services 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card’s COM value to COM 1, 2, 3, or 4. Some communications software will not recognize any COM value higher than 4. If you can't seem to find a COM, I/O, or IRQ value to use, contact your PC's manufacturer to determine which values are currently available for use with the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card. Card and Socket Services PCMCIA card and socket services allow your computer to recognize a PCMCIA card when it is inserted into your PC's PCMCIA slot.
Services will recognize a PC Card as soon as it is plugged in, and may even assign COM and IRQ values to it automatically. If a card is successfully initialized, most packages will provide you with an icon, a pop-up message, a positive audible tone, or some other indication that the card is ready for use. If your computer has PCMCIA services that are not listed above, you can try to get them to work with the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card.
Services How to Use the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card’s Generic Services The software disk provided with the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card includes generic card and socket services that can be used to enable the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card each time your computer is started up. Also known as a hardware-specific client enabler, the services will be loaded by your computer's startup files each time your system is started.
Services Follow the instructions below to install the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card’s enabler program if your computer doesn’t already have services. You should have some experience with copying and editing files before continuing. 1. Boot up your computer. 2. Insert the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card’s Program Disk into drive A. 3. Copy the enabler.exe program from the disk’s root directory (a:\) to your computer’s root directory.
Services The new EMM386 line now looks something like this (it may vary slightly, depending upon how the line looked when you first found it in the file): DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D7FF If there are already commands on the EMM386 line, try not to disturb them when you add the new command. 7. When you’re finished, save your new CONFIG.SYS. (If you are using the DOS Editor, for example, you can click on Alt-F for File, then press S for Save). 8. Next, load your AUTOEXEC.
Services c:\carden /IRQ=10 /IOP=320 /COM=2 /MIR=3 /slt=0 9. Save your new AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The card and socket services setup is complete. Power down your computer and insert the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card into one of your PC’s PCMCIA slots. Restart your PC. When the enabler command in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file is executed, you should see a message that looks similar to this scroll by (it may vary): PCMCIA Ethernet Client Driver v3.
Windows 98 Driver Setup This user guide contains the instructions for setting up the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card under Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0. Check the diskette for instructions on configuring the PC Card under all of the other operating systems that the card supports. Linksys does not write, maintain, or provide technical support for the Linux operating system. Drivers for Linux may be obtained from the World Wide Web. You can also check the Linux page on the Linksys web site.
Windows 98 Installing The Driver To install the network driver for the card, Start up your computer and Windows 98. 1. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card in your computer. If Windows 98 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to problem 1 of the Troubleshooting section of this guide. 2.
Windows 98 5. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. A message will notify you that Windows has found the Linksys EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card (PCMLM56) driver. Click on Next. If Windows cannot find the driver for the card, skip to problem 2 of the Troubleshooting section on page 63. 6. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer.
Windows 98 During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, refer to instructions 12-14 on page 20. Otherwise, continue with the installation. 7.Windows will finish copying all of the necessary files to your system. A window will appear when the Windows 98 is finished copying files. Click Finish. You will see Windows 98 detect a multi-function adapter. It will first detect the modem, then the LAN adapter.
Windows 98 10. Make sure that the following network components are installed: Client for Microsoft Networks Client for NetWare Network Linksys EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card (PCMLM56) IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. This is fine. However, if any components listed above are missing, you'll need to install them manually. Refer to page 76 in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide.
Windows 98 12. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, TimsComputer, etc.). 13. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box is case sensitive. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers. 14.
Windows 98 15. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to problem 5 of the Troubleshooting section on page 64. 16. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 98 CD-ROM or the location of the 98 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win98, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.). 17.
Windows 98 The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive. Look at the EtherFast PC Card's cable housing. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid. If you are connected to a 100Mbps hub, the 10/100 light will be lit. 18. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password.
Windows 98 Client Setup Before enabling File and Printer Sharing, you should prepare your computer to be used with any file servers that may be on the network. If you are not using Windows 98 with an NT or NetWare file server, skip the next two paragraphs. Otherwise: • Using the Card to Connect to a NetWare 3.x File Server Click on My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. Change the Network Logon to Client for NetWare Network. Next, double-click on the Client for NetWare networks.
Windows 98 Preparing to Use File and Printer Sharing The instructions below explain how to turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 98 so that your computer can be accessed by others and vice-versa. Start up Windows 98. If you are asked to log in, be sure to give your correct username and password. To set up sharing for the first time on a computer, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on Network. Click on the Configuration tab, followed by the File and Printer Sharing button.
Windows 98 Enabling File Sharing After following the preparation instructions, doubleclick on your My Computer icon. A window of available disk drives will appear. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive or folder that you want to make available to other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are sharing, (eg: C-Drive, CD-ROM, Leela, etc.).
Windows 98 How To Share Printers After following the steps on pages 24-26, double-click on your My Computer icon. Click on the Printers folder. A window of available printers will appear. Using your right mouse button, click once on the printer that you want to share with other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, give a name to the printer you're about to share (Jack's HP4, for example).
Windows 95 Windows 95 Setup Follow the instructions below to install your EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card on Microsoft Windows 95. After installing the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card hardware in your computer, follow the instructions below to install the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card's Windows 95 network driver from the card's program disk.
Windows 95 If Windows 95 goes directly to the windows desktop and does not display the New Hardware Found window, refer to problem 1 of the Troubleshooting section of this guide. 2. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card program disk 1 into drive A and click on Next. 3. Windows will begin searching your floppy drive for the correct device drivers.
Windows 95 If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation or setup files, insert the CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 95 to the proper location, (eg: D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.). If Windows asks you to supply a driver containing the letters LM type a:\ in the box that pops up. During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, refer to instructions 8-10 on page 31. Otherwise, continue with the installation.
Windows 95 6. Make sure that the following network components are installed: Client for Microsoft Networks Client for Netware Network Linksys EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card (PCMLM56) IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. This is fine. However, if any components listed above are missing, you'll need to install them manually. Refer to page 76 in the Troubleshooting section of this user guide.
Windows 95 8. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex:Tardis, Joe, etc.). 9. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box is case sensitive. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers. 10.
Windows 95 11. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to problem 5 in the Troubleshooting section on page 64. 12. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 95 CD-ROM or the location of the Windows 95 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.). 13.
Windows 95 Look at the EtherFast PC Card's cable housing. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid. If you are connected to a 100Mbps hub, the 10/100 light will be lit. 14. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password. Make up a username and password, enter them, and click OK.
Windows 95 Client Setup Before enabling File and Printer Sharing, you should prepare your computer to be used with any file servers that may be on the network. If you are not using Windows 95 with an NT or NetWare file server, skip the next two paragraphs. Otherwise: • Using the Card to Connect to a NetWare File Server Click on My Computer, Control Panel, and Network. Change the Network Logon to Client for NetWare Network. Next, double-click on the Client for NetWare networks.
Windows 95 Preparing to Use File and Printer Sharing The instructions below explain how to turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 95 so that your computer can be accessed by others and vice-versa. To set up sharing for the first time on a computer, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on Network. Click on the Configuration tab, followed by the File and Printer Sharing button. The File and Printer Sharing window will appear.
Windows 95 Enabling File Sharing After following the preparation instructions on the previous page, double-click on your My Computer icon. A window of available disk drives will appear. Using your right mouse button, click once on the drive or folder that you want to make available to other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, enter a name for the drive or folder you are sharing, (eg: C-Drive, CD-ROM, Leela, etc.).
Windows 95 How To Share Printers After following the steps on the 2 previous pages, double-click on your My Computer icon. Click on the Printers folder. A window of available printers will appear. Using your right mouse button, click once on the printer that you want to share with other users. Click on Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab. Click on Share As. In the Share Name box, give a name to the printer you're about to share (Jack's HP4, for example).
Windows NT Windows NT 4.0 Setup Before you begin the installation, you should have your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy. NT may ask for it in order to install special files onto your computer during the network driver setup. PCMCIA Services in Windows NT 4.0 have to be enabled prior to installing the card (see appendix page ??). Windows NT 4.0 has limited support for standard PCMCIA controllers (PCIC or compatable).
Windows NT To install NT networking while setting up the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card, click on Yes and continue with step 1 below. If you have already installed networking and only wish to set up the card, skip to step 1 on page 46. Install NT Networking and the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card Together 1. Choose Wired to the Network and click Next. Next you will be asked to choose an network adapter. Choose to select from a list of available adapters.
Windows NT 2. When the list appears, click on the Have Disk button. Put the Linksys disk into drive A and type a:\ and then Click OK. When Linksys EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card (PCMLM56) appears, click OK.
Windows NT 3. You will see the Linksys adapter in the Network Adapters box with a check next to it. Click Next. When the Network Setup wizard reappears, choose your desired Network Protocols, then click on Next. For setup of the TCP/IP protocol, contact your system administrator or consult Microsoft’s documentation. Linksys does not supply technical support for setup of the TCP/IP protocol.
Windows NT 4. When asked to choose the network services to install, do so. Click Next when you are finished. Click Next to install the components you have selected. Click Next.
Windows NT 5. Setup may need to copy some Windows NT files from your original Windows NT CD-ROM. If this window appears type in the location of your Windows NT CD-ROM. For example, if your CD-ROM is designated as D:, then type d:\i386. 6. Setup may also need drivers from the Linksys diskette. NT will display the same windows as step 5 above. Type a:\ or the location of the floppy disk if this window appears. 7. NT will ask you to supply the I/O Port, Interrupt, and Connection Type values for the card.
Windows NT Choose AutoSense for the Connection Type. Good values to start with for the other settings are 0x300 and 0x320 (for the I/O Port) and Auto (for the IRQ). For more information, see page 7. Also choose the COM Port and IRQ that the modem will use. Do not enter settings that are being used by another device. If you're not sure of the interrupt and other resource values that are available for use on your PC, click on Start, then Run. Type WINMSD and press Enter. Click on the Resources tab.
Windows NT 12. Next, choose either Workgroup or Domain, then enter the workgroup or domain name that you want your PC to connect to. If you're not sure of the name, see your Windows NT user guide(s) or contact your network administrator for the proper settings. When you're finished, click on Next, followed by Finish. Choose to restart your computer. If a service pack was installed previously, you must reapply the service pack. After NT restarts, log in.
Windows NT Installing the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card (NT Networking is Already Installed) 1. When the Network window appears, click on the Adapters tab. Click on the Add button, followed by Have Disk. Put the PC Card disk into drive A. When asked to supply the path to the disk, type a:\ and click OK. NT will ask you to supply the I/O Port, Interrupt, Memory value, and Connection Type for the card. Good values to start with are 0x300 and 0x320 (for the I/O Port) and Auto (for the IRQ).
Windows NT Click on the Protocols tab and select your settings. For setup of the TCP/IP protocol, contact your system administrator or consult Microsoft’s documentation. Linksys does not supply technical support for setup or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. Do the same for the Services tab. After your bindings, settings, and services are set, click on the Close button. Choose to restart your computer. If a service pack was previously installed, you must reapply the service pack.
Windows NT If You Have Problems If the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card's coupler doesn't light up after you restart your computer, you may need to change your slot's boot setting in NT. Follow these instructions: Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on the Devices icon. Scroll down in the Devices list to EtherFast 10/100 + 56K PC Card. Click on Startup. Verify that the Startup Type is set to Boot. If it isn't, use your mouse to select it. Click OK, then Close.
Using the Card Using the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card The instructions below will tell you how to get the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card up and running with your communications software. Before you begin, make sure you’ve already followed the directions for Services, and that you’ve installed the driver for your particular operating system (Windows 98, NT 4.0, etc.).
Using the Card Sleep Mode The 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card normally requires a very low 5V/640mW of power to operate. When the PC Card hasn’t been used for ten minutes, it automatically puts itself into a super low 80mW sleep mode to help preserve your computer’s battery life. Hayes Compatibility The PC Card is ready to run with all software and hardware that supports the Hayes Extended AT command set.
Using the Card communication software packages include a terminal window where you can type them in. See your software’s documentation for details. There are hundreds of different AT commands available for the modem and faxing. Multiple commands can be strung together on the same line.
Comm Software Setting Up Your Communications Software Before you begin using the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card, you should configure your communications software.
Comm Software Pick the Modem Type Tell your communications software what kind of modem you're using. Scroll through the list of available faxmodem types. If you don't see the Linksys 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card listed, you can choose any generic 56K modem that supports the V.90 standard and Hayes AT commands. Entering the Init String An initialization string is a string of Hayes AT commands that sets up the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card for communications.
Comm Software put the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card at the speed you want. Setting the PC Card’s speed manually will override its ability to automatically sense a host’s speed during your computing session. If you manually tell the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card to run at a speed of 33.6Kbps via Hayes AT commands, for example, the PC Card will not shift into any other speeds unless you tell it otherwise.
Comm Software make the total number of 1's in the character even or odd, depending on which type of parity is used. Most computers use no parity. Stop bits are separator bits that are inserted between every set of 7 or 8 communication bits. Most stop bit sequences are only 1 bit long. Tell your communications software to use a stop bit of 1 bit. When users refer to the bit, parity, and stop bit settings of a modem, they usually run the values together. 8-N-1 means "use 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Comm Software 2. The remote computer answers, asks your for your password (if any), then shows you a menu of options. 3. You choose the option that lets you download a file. The remote computer asks you for the name of the file that you want to download, followed by the download protocol that you want to use.You'll choose Xmodem, Zmodem, or some other protocol. That protocol that you choose must be the same protocol that you told your communications software to use before dialing. 4.
Comm Software upload or download a file over the Internet. FTP client software operates independently of your web browser. Many times, however, you may not even need an FTP client to download files over the Internet. Web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator/Navigator allow you to download files and even navigate FTP server directories using the browser itself. Most web sites offer direct links right on the page for file downloads.
Comm Software Using an FTP Client Initiating the client side of an FTP session is relatively easy. Once connected to the Internet through your ISP, you simply enter all of your important information into the login box. Your client software will ask you for a URL (beginning with ftp://), your user name, password, and the path on the server that you would like to access, such as d:/shareware/docs.
Testing Testing with Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 1. Start up Windows. Click on Start, followed by Programs, Accessories, and finally, Hyperterminal. Double-click on the HyperTrm icon. 2. Enter a name for the new connection you're about to establish (you normally give each connection its own name, like “test”), choose an icon for it, and click OK. 3. Enter the phone number that you want to dial. To test your 56K LANmodem, try dialing the Linksys Bulletin Board System at (949) 261-2888. 4.
Appendix Twisted Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and widely compatible, and is required for Fast Ethernet. You can buy Category 5 cabling that is pre-made, or you can cut and crimp your own. Category 5 cables can be purchased or crimped as either straight-through or crossed. A Category 5 cable has 8 thin, color-coded wires inside that run from one end of the cable to the other.
Appendix LEDs Your EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card has six diagnostic performance LED indicators on the coupler housing. Each cable port has its own set of 3 LEDs. EtherFast 10BaseT/100BaseTX RJ-45 LINK ON when a link is detected on the RJ-45 port. 10/100 ON when the EtherFast PC Card is communicating with the LAN at 100Mbps. ACT Flickers when activity is detected on the RJ-45 port (either receiving or transmitting data).
Appendix Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Tips 1. If there is not a link light on the card and the hub, verify that your network cable is category 5 grade doesn't exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length, and that it is properly connected to a 10BaseT or Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX hub. 2. If you are using Windows NT 4.0 and the EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card doesn't seem to respond, make sure your system's services have been started by clicking on Control Panel, Services, then PCMCIA.
Appendix Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 95 and 98 Problem 1: Windows doesn't detect new hardware with the EtherFast Card hardware installed, or detects new hardware every time your start up your PC. Solutions You might not have inserted the PC card correctly or securely into the appropriate slot of your computer. Check that the card is securely inserted into the appropriate slot. You may have previously aborted a new hardware setup. Follow the directions on page 74.
Appendix Solution Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Network. Click on the Configuration tab. Under The Following Network Components are Installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the Properties button. Once you are in the Client For Microsoft Networks Properties window, make sure that Log on to Windows NT Domain is Unchecked. Once you have made sure that it is Unchecked click on the OK button.
Appendix Solutions You may have not have enabled File and Printer Sharing. To do so, go to page 24 for Windows 98 and page 35 for Windows 95. The network card might not be setup properly. Try reinstalling the card. Skip to page 74. Problem 8: Network Neighborhood is Empty. Solutions Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. Make sure you logged in properly when Windows started up. See the Windows setup instructions in this guide for directions. Problem 9: You receive DHCP Errors in 95 or 98.
Appendix In Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0, make sure the modem is installed properly. To do this, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Open the Modems icon and click on the Diagnostics tab (not available in NT 4.0). Highlight the COM port that the 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card is using. Windows will poll the modem. If Windows returns with information about the modem’s settings and capabilities, the modem is properly installed; if it doesn’t, keep reading for more troubleshooting hints. • The generic enabler.
Appendix The interrupt that the modem is using may be the same interrupt that another card is using. Change the MIR settings to a different, unused, interrupt value. Even if you are not using a serial port which is set to the same interrupt as the modem, it can still interfere with the modem. Control, Dialing, and Answering Problems • Modem doesn’t connect at 56Kbps. The attainment of 56Kbps speeds relies upon optimum line integrity and a host that supports 56Kbps connections.
Appendix • The modem does not execute the command line Make sure you are typing 'AT' at the beginning of command line. Make sure the modem is not in Data Mode. type '+++' if necessary. Make sure your software is set to the same COMx: port as the modem is. • Modem doesn’t initialize, or after communicating, fails to drop the line. Try re-initializing the modem. If that doesn't work, use AT&F to reset it to its factory defaults.
Appendix If you are using touch tone dialing on a phone line that requires pulses, then it may not work. Use ATDT in place of ATDP. • The modem does not auto-answer the phone. If necessary, make sure the software is configured to auto-answer the phone. To set auto-answer mode on from the AT commands, type ATS0=n and press Enter. The n stands for which number of rings the modem will answer on. Example: ATS0=3 takes the modem answer on the third ring.
Appendix • When dialing another modem, you receive a CONNECT response, but nothing else. The remote modem may be waiting for you to type a command. • The modem speaker does not make any sound when you're connecting to another modem The software may have the speaker disabled. Use the ATM1 to turn it on. • The modem disconnects (looses the connection) in the middle of use The remote modem may have locked up. The telephone line may have disconnected your call.
Appendix Transmission Problems • Data is garbled during or after transmission You may be using a noisy line; try the transmission again. Try turning on RTS/CTS flow control—this may give your PC more time to react to incoming/outgoing data. Make sure that all PCs and modems are communicating with the same protocols and speeds. If you have call waiting, disable it. • The characters on the screen are doubled Both the modem and the software have the echo feature turned on.
Appendix • The modem occasionally transmits an error burst The telephone line may be noisy or bad. Hang up the call and try calling again for a better telephone line. If there other telephones on the same line that your modem is using, then someone may have picked up a telephone on that extension. Your telephone line may have the call waiting feature enabled. • The modem gets errors in transmitted data randomly Try to use V.42 or MNP1-4 when possible. Also, try connecting at a slower baud rate.
Appendix • When using V.42bis or MNP5, some features are disabled You may be using a non-streaming protocol, like Xmodem or Ymodem to transfer files with. Those are fine unless you are using V.
Appendix Starting Over in Windows Installing Windows 95 and 98 Network Components from Scratch If you experience installation difficulties, you may need to re-install all of Window's networking components from scratch. The instructions below explain how to give your PC a clean sweep so that you can start the EtherFast + 56K Modem PC Card's software installation over. 1. At the desktop click on the Start button, highlight Settings, click on Control Panel. 2. Double-click on the Network Icon. 3.
Appendix Do not remove Dial-Up Adapter, AOL Adapter, TCP/IPCompatible Protocol-AOL Adapter or TCP/IPCompatible Protocol-Dial-Up Adapter. 7. When you are done removing all the unnecessary components, click OK. When asked to restart, click No. 8. Return to the Windows Control Panel. Double-click on the System icon. The System Properties window will appear. Click on the Device Manager tab. 9.
Appendix Otherwise, delete any file with Linksys or MFLM in its name or description. 15. Shut down Windows, and restart your computer. After your computer has restarted, go back and follow the Windows 95 or 98 setup instructions. Manually Installing the Network Components in Windows 98 and 95 There may be times when you might need to manually install missing Windows 95 or 98 networking components. 1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.
Appendix Client for Netware Networks If you plan on connecting to a Novell NetWare workstation, click on the Add button. Highlight Client and click on Add. In the Network Client window, select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Highlight Client for NetWare Networks on the right, then click OK. IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Click on the Add button. Choose Protocol and click on the Add button. Select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Under the Network Protocol box, highlight IPX/SPX-compatible protocol.
Appendix Enabling PCMCIA Services in NT To enable card and socket services in NT, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double click on Devices. Scroll down the list until you find PCMCIA. Highlight it and click Startup and choose Boot from the options. After you are done click on Close and restart your computer. After the PC is restarted go to the same window and make sure the service is Started.
Appendix 2. You can simply click Next and have NT try to detect the card. If NT fails to detect the Modem, you can manually add the Modem in by manually installing the Modem. Choose Don't detect my modem; I will select it form a list. Follow the instructions that appear. When you get to the following window, find Linksys in the list and highlight it. 3. Next, choose the port the card is set to.
Appendix 4. Follow the rest of the instructions until you are asked to click on Finish. NT may ask you to reboot the system. The next time you open Modems in the Control Panel, you will see the Linksys card listed in the list of modems.
Specifications Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u V.90, K56flex V.34bis, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.23, V.22/Bell 212A, V.21/Bell 103 Topology Star Protocol CSMA/CD Speed LAN 10Mbps and 100Mbps Modem 56Kbps Downstream, 33.6Kbps Upstream Max. 14.
Sepecifications Environmental Specifications • Operating Temperature 32ºF - 120ºF • Storage Temperature -4ºF - 158ºF • Operating Humidity 10% - 85% N.C. • Storage Humidity 5% - 90% N.C.
Support Customer Support For help with the installation or operation of your EtherFast 10/100 + 56K Modem PC Card, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Customer Support Fax Bulletin Board 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 949-261-2888 (33.6, 8-N-1) support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.
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