Linksys HomeLink™ Series
Table of Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Package Contents | 2 |
Windows & Computer Compatibility | 2 |
Getting to Know the Phoneline 10M USB | 3 |
Network Adapter |
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The Adapter’s Ports | 3 |
The Adapter’s LEDs | 4 |
The USB Icon | 4 |
USB Cabling | 5 |
Modem and Fax Compatibility | 5 |
Installing the Phoneline 10M USB | 6 |
Network Adapter |
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Installing the USB Network Adapter & Cabling | 6 |
Connecting to a Phoneline Network | 7 |
Connecting to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet Network | 8 |
Windows 98 Installation & Setup | 9 |
Installing the USB Network Adapter’s Driver | 9 |
Network Component Configuration | 13 |
Sharing Your Files & Printers | 18 |
Windows 2000 Installation & Setup | 20 |
Installing the USB Network Adapter’s Driver | 20 |
Troubleshooting | 23 |
Appendix | 26 |
Client For Microsoft Setup for Windows 98 | 26 |
Novell NetWare 3.x Client Setup for Windows 98 | 27 |
Starting Over in Windows 98 | 28 |
Starting Over in Windows 2000 | 32 |
Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98 | 34 |
Open Source & Beta Operating Systems | 35 |
Telephone Cabling | 38 |
Specifications | 39 |
Customer Support | 40 |
Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter
Introduction
HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter
Congratulations on your purchase of the Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter. Now you’ll be able to instantly connect
multiple PCs over your telephone wiring and talk on the phone at the same time. There's no need for extra hubs or cables. The network runs on standard
The HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter allows your phone line to carry network data at the same time it carries your regular telephone voice service. The USB device is equipped with two standard telephone ports and one USB port, which you can use to connect to any 1Mbps or 10Mbps HomeLink network without swapping devices or running multiple adapters. The Adapter connects to your Windows 98 or Windows 2000 PC’s USB port. Plug the HomeLink Phoneline 10M USB Network Adapter into any standard wall jack, and you’re networked.
Features
•Network Your Computers Using Your Existing Telephone Line
•Easy
•Works with Windows 98 or Windows 2000 PCs With a USB Port
•10Mbps Transfer Rate Over Telephone Lines
•External USB Network Adapter with two
•USB Cable and Phone Cable
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•Connect Up to 30 PCs Together On Your HomeLink 10M Phoneline Network
•Backward Compatible with 1Mbps
•No Hubs or Switches Required - Data Travels Over Your Phone Lines
•Share
•Free
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