Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems

Note: You will likely need your Windows CD-ROM to install network

components. If your CD- ROM isn’t available, try directing Windows to “c:\win- dows\options\cabs” when asked for a file location.

Linksys EtherFast® Series

Manually Installing Network Components in Windows 98

There may be times when you will need to manually install missing Windows networking components.

1.Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.

2.Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears.

3.Click the Configuration tab. Make sure that the following network com- ponents are installed.

•Client for Microsoft Networks

•Linksys EtherFast 10/100 USB Network Adapter

•TCP/IP

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. If any of the above components are missing, add them as follows.

Client for Microsoft Networks

If you plan on connecting to an NT file server or peer-to-peer network, click on the Add button. Highlight Client and click on Add. Choose Microsoft as the manufacturer in the Network

Client box. Highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click OK. If you’ve added all the components you require, click OK again. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot. Click Yes.

Client for NetWare Networks

If you plan on connecting to a Novell NetWare server (3.x), click on the Add button. Highlight Client and click Add. In the Network Client window, select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Highlight Client for Microsoft Networks. Click OK. If you’ve added all the components you require, click OK again. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot. Click Yes.

10/100 USB Network Adapter

IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

Click the Add button. Choose Protocol and click the Add button. Select Manufacturer and choose Microsoft. Under the Network Protocol box, high- light IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. Click OK . If you’ve added all the com- ponents you require, click OK again. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot. Click Yes.

NetBEUI

Click the Add button. Select Protocol, then click Add. Under Manufacturer, highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, highlight NetBEUI. Click OK. If you’ve added all the components you require, click OK again. The computer will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot. Click Yes.

TCP/IP

Click the Add button. Select Protocol, then click Add. Under Manufacturer, highlight Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, highlight TCP/IP. Click OK. If you’ve added all the components you require, click OK again. The comput- er will begin copying files to your system. When the installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot. Click Yes.

Note: Linksys does not provide technical sup- port for TCP/IP configuration or troubleshooting.

Linux, Open Source and Beta Operating Systems

Linksys does not provide technical support for Linux, BSD, or other freeware and open source operating systems. Although many Linksys products have been proven to perform well under Linux and other freeware OSes, technical support for setup and troubleshooting is not provided. For information on where to find device drivers and setup instructions for Linux and other free- ware OSes, visit the support pages and FAQ files on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Linksys does not provide technical support for Beta operating systems.