Linksys HPN100SK manual Windows 98 Driver Setup, Installing the HomeLink Network Driver

Linksys HomeLink Series

Windows 98 Driver Setup

Now that you’ve installed the HomeLink hardware in your PC, follow these instructions for installing the Windows 98 network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly, depending on your system configuration and what version of Windows you are running.

The type of network built with HomeLink consists of two kinds of PCs - the server PCs and the client PCs. The server PC is the "mother" computer, while client PCs are the "children". Each of the client PCs must log on to the Internet through the server PC, which in turn handles all Internet connections for each client PC. Choose your server PC as the PC with an analog modem, cable or DSL connection, or other communications device. Your best server PC is your fastest, most powerful PC, but it doesn't necessarily have to be.

After you choose your server PC, make sure the Internet connection through your server PC’s modem is configured and fully functional before beginning the installation of HomeLink drivers or LanBridge Internet sharing software.

Installing the HomeLink Network Driver

1. Start up your Windows 98 PC. A “New Hardware	Note: Go to page 33
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2.Put the HomeLink Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

You must let your CD-ROM drive spin up before you begin using it, especially if your CD-ROM drive runs at high speeds.

3.Windows will display a "Add New Hardware Wizard" window. Click Next.

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4.Select the first option, Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and click Next.

5.Make sure the HomeLink CD is still in the CD-ROM drive, and click CD- ROM drive to prompt Windows to search for the drivers there. Click Next.

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