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5.In Network Neighborhood I can see myself but no other computers.

•Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are get- ting Link or Activity lights on both the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter and your hub if you are using one. Try changing to a new cable that you know is working.

•Make sure that the other PCs are turned on.

6.I’ve decided that I don’t want to share a drive or printer anymore, or I have decided to physically remove a drive or printer from my network.

•You’re going to have to manually reconfigure your File and Printer Sharing settings. To do so, double-click the My Computer icon. Click the Printers folder. A window of available printers will appear. Using your right mouse button, click the printer that you want to disable on the network. Click Sharing and then the Sharing tab. Click Not Shared. When you’re done, click the Apply button and then the OK button.

•You can disable shared drives in the same way. In Windows Explorer, right- click the drive you want to stop sharing. Click Sharing and then the Sharing tab. Click Not Shared. When you’re done, click the Apply button and then the OK button.

7.In Network Neighborhood, you can only see computers running the same oper- ating system as you. For example, if you are running Windows 98, you can see other Windows 98 computers but not any Windows 95 computers.

•Click Start, Find, and then Computer. Enter the name of any other com- puter in the window that comes up. Click Find Now.

•Make sure that you are using the same protocols and workgroup names on the computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. Click the Configuration tab and verify your protocol settings. If any protocols are missing, add any needed proto- col(s) using the Add button in the Network window. Next, click the Identification tab for Workgroup settings. Make sure they are consistent with your other PCs.

•If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup name, and Windows 95 computers can’t see Windows 98 computers, enable NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 95 and 98.

•IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol should be installed on all computers.

•Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol. To do this, click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network, and click the Configuration tab. Highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol (only one of them), and click Properties.

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•Click the NetBIOS tab. Put a check next to I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX and click OK. Click OK again.

•After Windows finishes copying the appropriate files, restart your comput- er. When you’ve returned to the desktop, open Network Neighborhood or My Network Places, and look for the other PCs on your network.

8.In Network Neighborhood, I can only see some of the computers.

•Choose Start, Find, and Computer. Enter the name of the computer in the window that comes up, and click Find Now.

•Now make sure that you are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup name on all other computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running different Windows operating systems. Click the Network icon, choose the Configuration tab, and then click the Identification tab for workgroup name. Compare the protocols on both computers and make sure that they are the same. If any protocols are miss- ing, refer to the Windows documentation to install any needed protocol(s).

•Ensure that file and print sharing is enabled on every computer.

9.Network Neighborhood is empty.

•Verify that Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon, and select Properties. On the Network screen, click the Configuration tab and see if Client for Microsoft Networks is installed. If it is not, see your Windows documentation for instructions.

•Verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 several times.

10.On some notebook PCs, the Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter fails to configure correctly after the drivers have been loaded.

•After loading the software drivers, it may be necessary to do the following:

1.Log off and unplug the device from your PC’s USB port.

2.Turn off your PC.

3.Plug the device back in and reboot.

4.Log on after the PC reboots.

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Compact USB 2.0 specifications

The Linksys Compact USB 2.0 is a highly versatile and efficient device designed to enhance connectivity and expand the functionality of your computer or laptop. This compact USB adapter is particularly noted for its ability to provide reliable and high-speed internet access, making it a popular choice for users who require consistent connectivity for streaming, gaming, and online work.

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