Linksys HPN100SK manual Problem, General Troubleshooting Tips, Installing Multiple Network Cards

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Linksys HomeLink Series

Problem 8

A PC with an AMD processor can only see itself in Network Neighborhood, but the workgroup, protocols, cabling and drivers are all working properly.

Solutions

-Some PCs with AMD processors are assigned an IRQ by the BIOS (as it gets listed on the bootup screens of most PCs) that does not match the IRQ assigned by Windows. In this case, disable the IRQ holder for “PCI Steering” in the Windows Device Manager. See your PC's documentation for instruc- tions, or follow the suggestions below. Keep in mind that this procedure will vary depending on your PC’s configuration.

1.Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and open System. Click on the Device Manager tab. Open System Devices, then double-click PCI Bus.

2.Click the IRQ Steering tab. Remove the check from Use IRQ Holder for PCI Steering and click OK. Windows will ask you to restart the PC. If Windows does not ask you to reboot, reboot your PC manually.

3.After the PC reboots, Windows will try to detect the PCI Steering again. Continue rebooting the PC until Windows stops detecting new hardware and settings for PCI Steering. This usually takes four reboot attempts.

Phoneline Network Card & Network in a Box

General Troubleshooting Tips

1.If you do not want to install the Internet LanBridge Internet sharing soft- ware package, simply click I Do Not Agree when the licensing agreement appears on the screen during the software installation.

2.Use only the telephone wires in your HomeLink package.

3.If you are connected to the Internet through an ISDN router or cable modem and your PC already has a network card installed, you must use Internet LanBridge to share the connection on your HomeLink network. In some cases, you must manually configure your routing tables if you want to use the HomeLink Card, instead of the other to share the connection. Linksys does not provide support on routing table configuration. Contact your phone or cable company to seek assistance on this matter, if any is provided. It is easier to use a 10BaseT hub and RJ-45 cabling and use the hub to share the Internet connection. Some cable modems cannot be shared.

4.To set up an NT-based PC as the LanBridge server PC, LanBridge requires the Microsoft Remote Access Server software to be installed on that PC. Check your NT or Microsoft documentation on how to install the RAS serv- ice. Linksys does not provide technical support for installing RAS services.

Note: The following information is supplied to you for reference only.

Installing Multiple Network Cards

Linksys does not provide technical support for setting up or troubleshooting multiple network cards, or enabling or setting up routing in an operating sys- tem. See the documentation on your operating system to find out more on how to set up two network cards in a PC to communicate with each other. The HomeLink Card can use either its RJ-45 Ethernet connection or RJ-11 phone wire connection at any given time. Both connections can not be used at the same time.

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Contents HomeLink Phoneline Network Card Copyright & Trademarks Introduction ContentsHow Does HomeLink Networking Work? FeaturesPackage Contents Sharing Your ResourcesSharing Your Internet Connection with Your Network Installing Your HomeLink Card Using Your HomeLink Card in a Ethernet NetworkBefore You Begin Installing RJ-11 Telephone Cabling Installing Your CablingInstalling RJ-45 Ethernet Cabling Installing the Driver SoftwarePreparing to Install the HomeLink Software CardInstalling the HomeLink Network Driver Windows 98 Driver SetupStart up your Windows 98 PC. a New Hardware Found window will pop up for a momentLinksys HomeLink Series Installing the Network Driver Windows 95 Driver SetupLinksys HomeLink Series Linksys HomeLink Series Installing the NT 4.0 Network Driver Windows NT 4.0 Driver SetupLinksys HomeLink Series Internet LanBridge Internet LanBridge OverviewMake Sure Your Network is Functioning Installing Internet LanBridge on Client PCs Installing Internet LanBridge on Your Server PCUninstalling Internet LanBridge Using Internet LanBridgeTroubleshooting Hints for Windows PCs TroubleshootingSolutions WinGate and Other Internet Sharing SoftwareSolution Problem General Troubleshooting TipsInstalling Multiple Network Cards Changing Card Settings Ethernet ConfigurationAppendix Phoneline Configuration Mode SelectionAbout Plug-and-Play PCI Technology IntroductionWindows 95 Version a Driver Setup Plug-and-Play Bios listNo Changes Allowed Jumper ChangesPreparing to Use File and Printer Sharing File and Printer SharingEnabling Printer Sharing on Your Network Enabling File Sharing on Your NetworkStarting Over in Windows 95 Changing Computer Names or Workgroup Names Manually Installing Windows Network ComponentsAdding Client for Microsoft Networks Adding IPX/SPX-Compatible ProtocolLinux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems Adding NetBEUIReferences Types of CablingEthernet Cabling Environmental Specifications SpecificationsCustomer Support T p / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m
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