Windows 95 Driver Setup

Linksys HomeLink Series

11.Now that your HomeLink driver installation is done, a window called “Linksys HomeLink” will automatically begin the Internet LanBridge instal- lation program. Make sure that your file and printer sharing is enabled first in order to make sure that your LanBridge installation will be successful. For more on file and printer sharing, see page 45. If you just want to use your HomeLink network functions now and do NOT want to set up Internet con- nection sharing on your network, you can exit the Internet LanBridge installa- tion and come back to it at any time.

To set up your Internet connection to be shared on your network, proceed to page 27 for LanBridge installation instructions. If your HomeLink CD is not in your CD-ROM drive, a message may prompt you to insert it. If your LanBridge installation program does NOT automatically run, click My Computer on your Desktop, CD-ROM drive, and then click on the program autorun.exe on the CD-ROM. Or, you can also run autorun.exe from your hard drive.

You must use only ONE Internet sharing software on ALL your net- worked PCs. Internet LanBridge software is not compatible with other Internet sharing (proxy server) software packages. If you would like to switch to Internet LanBridge software instead of using WinGate or any other previously installed Internet sharing software, each PC on your network must have WinGate removed and Lanbridge installed.

Note: The Internet LanBridge documentation has detailed infor- mation on LanBridge software set-up and dial-up networking. The file is called what_is_.html, and you can find it on your HomeLink CD under the directory named D:\ilb\userguides\ilb.

Phoneline Network Card & Network in a Box

Now that you’ve installed the HomeLink hardware in your PC, follow these instructions to install the Windows 95 network driver. The installation proce- dure for your network driver will vary slightly depending on your system con- figuration and what version of Windows you are running.

The type of network built with HomeLink consists of two kinds of PCs - the server PC and client PCs. Server PCs are the "mother" computers, while client PCs are the "children." Each client PC must log on to the Internet through the server PC, which in turn handles all Internet connections for each client PC. Choose your server PC as the PC with an analog modem, cable or DSL connection, or other communications device. Your best server PC is your fastest, most powerful PC, but it doesn't necessarily have to be. Also, attach networked devices like printers to the server PC for best results.

After you choose your server PC, make sure that the Internet connection through your server PC’s modem is configured and fully functional before beginning the installation of the HomeLink or Internet LanBridge software.

Installing the Network Driver

1.Start your PC in Windows 95, and the "Update Device Driver Wizard" win- dow will confirm that it detects a “PCI Ethernet Controller” in your system.

Note: See page 33 for the Troubleshooting

section if you have any problems.