Linksys HPN100SK manual Contents, Introduction

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Contents

Introduction

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Your Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card

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How Does HomeLink Networking Work?

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Features

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Package Contents

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Sharing Your Resources

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Installing Your HomeLink Card

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Installing Your Cabling

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Installing Your Driver Software

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Windows 98 Driver Setup

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Windows 95 Driver Setup

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Windows NT 4.0 Driver Setup

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Internet LanBridge

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Installing Internet LanBridge

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Using Internet LanBridge

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Uninstalling Internet LanBridge

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting for Windows PCs

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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Appendix

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Changing the Card Settings

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About Plug-and-Play PCI Technology

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Windows 95 Version A Driver Installation

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File and Printer Sharing

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Starting Over in Windows 95 & 98

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Changing Computer or Workgroup Names

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Manually Installing Network Components

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Linux, Open Source, & Beta Operating Systems

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References

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Types of Cabling

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Specifications

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Customer Support

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Phoneline Network Card & Network in a Box

Introduction

Your Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card

Congratulations on purchasing your new Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card(s). This exciting new technology is being offered in compli- ance with the standards of the Home Phoneline Networking Alliance (HomePNA). The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card now offers instant connectivity to multiple PCs over existing telephone lines in your home. You can network any computer by connecting it to any standard phone line. There's no need for a switch, hub, or even any additional cables - the network runs on standard, home-grade telephone wires just like the ones you use every day.

The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline Network Card utilizes Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD®) PCnet™-Home technology. This new technology lets your phone line carry computer data as well as regular telephone voice service. You can also use broadband connections like cable modems or Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL). You can talk on the telephone or download files from the Internet, and share resources over a network at the same time. Every standard telephone jack in the home is capable of hosting a PC - you can con- nect up to 25 computers, transforming your home's telephone wiring into an easily expandable network. Want to add more PCs? Just put a HomeLink Card in your computer and plug it into your phone jack. It’s that simple!

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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 CablingCard Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling RJ-45 Ethernet Cabling Preparing to Install the HomeLink SoftwareFound window will pop up for a moment Windows 98 Driver SetupInstalling the HomeLink Network Driver Start up your Windows 98 PC. a New HardwareLinksys 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 LanBridgeWinGate and Other Internet Sharing Software TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Hints for Windows PCs SolutionsSolution Problem General Troubleshooting TipsInstalling Multiple Network Cards Changing Card Settings Ethernet ConfigurationAppendix Introduction Mode SelectionPhoneline Configuration About Plug-and-Play PCI TechnologyJumper Changes Plug-and-Play Bios listWindows 95 Version a Driver Setup No Changes AllowedPreparing 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 Adding IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol Manually Installing Windows Network ComponentsChanging Computer Names or Workgroup Names Adding Client for Microsoft NetworksLinux, 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