StarTech.com Essential Guide for Drivers Installation and Network Card Setup

Instruction Manual

•If you are connecting your computer to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem, you should use the cable recommended by the modem manufacturer.

Installing the Drivers

NOTE: Windows Vista/XP/2000 will automatically detect the new hardware and install the necessary drivers without any user input.

The following are installation instructions for Windows OS only. If you are using Linux, Netware, or any other supported environment, consult the driver installation instructions available in the most recent driver download folder, available by locating ST100S/ST100SLP on our website, http://www.startech.com, and clicking Downloads.

Windows 95/95/ME

1.Windows will automatically detect the new hardware. Click Next.

2.Choose Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, and direct Windows to the folder where the most recent drivers have been saved.

3.Follow any additional on-screen prompts and reboot your computer to complete the installation process.

Verifying Driver Installation

To verify that the drivers have successfully been installed, right-click on My Computer, and select Manage. In the left-most column of the next screen (Computer Management), click on Device Manager. In the right-most column, click on the [+] symbol located next to Network Adapters, which will expand the Network Adapters listing, detailing the devices that are installed.

Monitoring Your Card

The LED on the front of the card is the best indication of the card’s activity. If the Link/Activity LED is not lit, there is a connection error. Please ensure that all devices are turned on and that the network cable is properly connected at both ends. Also make sure that your network cables comply with EIA/TIA 568 and Category 5 specifications.

If problems persist, power down all devices and disconnect all plugs. Wait at least ten seconds then plug the devices back in and power them up.

Tips for Setting Up Your Network

For information and help on setting up your network, please consult the manufacturer of your operating system. The following is section details troubleshooting steps only and is intended for Microsoft users on a local area network.

Make sure your computers are configured properly

For your convenience, you should configure each of your computers so that they can “see” each other and share devices and files. To do this, you have to make sure that the

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