Linksys FESWSK05 v3, EZXS55W manual Installing the Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

Note: Some network cards might need a bit of muscle to be installed.

Our network cards are built strongly, and are hard to break. Avoid a call to tech- nical support by making sure that your card is insert- ed all the way into your PC’s PCI slot!

Instant EtherFast® Series

Installing the Fast Ethernet

Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

Onto Your Network

TheOv rviewEtherFast® 10/100 5-Port Workgroup SwitchOverview

Each EtherFast® 10/100 LAN Card is equipped with an RJ-45 port that auto- matically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds, allowing your PC to attach to either Fast Ethernet (also known as 100BaseTX) or regular 10BaseT Ethernet network segments without additional hardware or software.

The LAN Card should only be used with twisted-pair cabling. 10BaseT and 100BaseTX cabling is available in a number of different grades. For best results, we recommend using 8-wire, category 5 unshielded twisted-pair for both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX network segments, although category 3 can be used for 10BaseT segments. The cable that runs from your PC’s EtherFast® LAN Card to your network should not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Both Category 3 and 5 twisted-pair cabling can be purchased at most computer stores.

Installing the LAN Card

Installing the LAN Card & Cabling

1.Power off your PC and any peripheral equipment attached to it. Unplug your PC’s power cord.

2.Remove your computer's outside cover.

3.Open your computer and locate the PCI slot(s) on your motherboard. PCI slots are easily identified by their beige

or white color, and by the fact that LAN Cards fit snugly into them. Remove the metal slot cover on the back of the PC, then insert the EtherFast® 10/100 LAN Card into a PCI card slot.

4. Once your EtherFast® 10/100 LAN Card

is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.

Fast Ethernet Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

5.Replace your PC's cover.

6.Reconnect your PC’s power, then power on your computer. Your com- puter will automatically recognize the LAN Card and assign it a unique IRQ ("interrupt") and I/O address.

The LAN Card installation is complete. Next, you must configure your PC’s operating system to work with the EtherFast® LAN Card. Once you complete the driver installation, return to the section called Installing the Workgroup Switch.

•For Windows 95 installation instructions, turn to page 8.

•For Windows 98 installation instructions, turn to page 12.

•For Windows Millennium installation instructions, turn to page 15.

•For Windows NT installation instructions, turn to page 18.

•For Windows 2000 installation instructions, turn to page 26.

•For Novell Server installation instructions, turn to page 34.

If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Millennium, Windows NT or Windows 2000, you will find the network driver installation instructions on the Driver Disk’s readme.exe file.

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