Linksys HPN100SK manual Windows 98 Driver Setup, Installing the HomeLink Network Driver

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Linksys HomeLink Series

Windows 98 Driver Setup

Now that you’ve installed the HomeLink hardware in your PC, follow these instructions for installing the Windows 98 network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly, depending on your system configuration and what version of Windows you are running.

The type of network built with HomeLink consists of two kinds of PCs - the server PCs and the client PCs. The server PC is the "mother" computer, while client PCs are the "children". Each of the client PCs 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.

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

Installing the HomeLink Network Driver

1. Start up your Windows 98 PC. A “New Hardware

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for the Troubleshooting

Found” window will pop up for a moment.

section if you run into

 

any problems.

 

 

2.Put the HomeLink Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

You must let your CD-ROM drive spin up before you begin using it, especially if your CD-ROM drive runs at high speeds.

3.Windows will display a "Add New Hardware Wizard" window. Click Next.

Phoneline Network Card & Network in a Box

4.Select the first option, Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.

5.Make sure the HomeLink CD is still in the CD-ROM drive, and click CD- ROM drive to prompt Windows to search for the drivers there. Click Next.

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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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