Windows 2000 Installation & Setup

Note: Prior to proceeding, make sure that you are operat- ing Windows

2000 with administrative rights. If you log into Windows 2000 without administrative rights, you may run into prob- lems during the installation.

Linksys HomeLink Series

14.A Logon window will appear, requiring you to enter a username and pass- word. Make up a username and password and click OK. Do not click the ESC or Cancel buttons, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the network logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to problems 4 and 5 in the Troubleshooting section.

15.Once you are at the Windows desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see an icon for the entire network and the names of the other PCs on the network.

•If you can see your computer along with all the other computers on the network in Network Neighborhood, then the Windows network configuration is complete. Continue with Sharing Your Files and Printers in the Appendix if you want data from your PC to be avail- able to others on the network. File and Printer Sharing, however, can be configured at a later time.

•If you don't see anything at all in Network Neighborhood, press the F5 key on your keyboard a few times to refresh the screen. If that doesn’t work, go to problem 9 of the Troubleshooting section.

•If you only see your own computer in Network Neighborhood, skip to problem 7 of the Troubleshooting section.

•If you see all computers on the network except yours press the F5 key a few times. If, after a minute or so, you still can’t see your own PC, see problem 8 of the Troubleshooting section.

•If you only see computers that are running the same operating system as you and you don’t see any others, go to problem 11 of the Troubleshooting section.

Phoneline 10M Integrated PC Card

Overview

After physically installing the Phoneline 10M Integrated PC Card in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on which version of Windows 2000 you are using, and on your cur- rent system configuration. If at any time during

the installation you encounter problems, consult the Troubleshooting section.

Installing the Driver in Windows 2000

After physically installing the PC Card in your computer, follow these instructions to install the network driver.

1.Start your computer and Windows 2000. Log in if you are asked to with administrator’s rights.

2.Windows will display the Found New Hardware Wizard box. Click Next. Insert the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M Integrated PC Card Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive.