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NP10T - 10 BASET Notebook Network Hardware Setup

NP10T - 10BASET Notebook Network Troubleshooting

NP10T - 10BASET Notebook Network Windows 95 Setup

NP10T - 10BASET Notebook Network Windows 98 Setup

NP10T - 10BASET Notebook Network Windows NT Setup

NP100 - 10/100 Notebook Network Hardware Setup

NP100 - 10/100 Notebook Network Troubleshooting

NP100 - 10/100 Notebook Network Windows 95 Setup

NP100 - 10/100 Notebook Network Windows 98 Setup

NP100 - 10/100 Notebook Network Windows NT Setup

10BASET Notebook Network Card Troubleshoo

Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 95 and 98

Plug in the adapter. Make sure that the network adapter is plugged firmly into your PC's PCMCIA port. Also, check to see that the card's pigtail is plugged firmly into the card. Turn on the PCMCIA port. Some computers allow you to turn the PCMCIA port off. Go into your PC's BIOS setup menu area and make sure that the port is turned on. (See your PC's user guide if you need help doing this). Coiled cables. Verify that the network cabling isn't coiled or twisted up. Coiled cabling can create electromagnetic fields that may disrupt data transfers between nodes.

Avoid interference. Network cabling can be run under floors, around office dividers, or over dropped ceilings. When planning your wiring layout, try to keep cables away from power outlets, florescent lighting fixtures, uninterruptable power supplies, and other sources of strong electromagnetic interference. Mind your cabling. When connecting PCs together without a hub, you should use thin coax cabling. Make sure that each PC has a BNC T-connector, and that the ends of the network are terminated with 50-ohm terminators. If you are using a hub, make sure that your RJ-45 cabling is straight-through. Pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the PC should line up pin-for-pin at the hub. If you need more information about cabling, see our cabling guide.

NT & Incompatible Bus Types. CardBus and PCMCIA-to-PCI bridget sockets are both PCMCIA bus types that are not currently supported by Windows NT. You will need a 3rd party software to enable the card to work in such environment (see Windows NT 4.0 Notes below).

Card & socket services. Unless you are using Windows 95, your PC must be running some kind of card and socket services in order for the EthernetCard to work. Services are usually loaded into memory each time your computer is started up by your PC's CONFIG.SYS file. Such services allow your card to communicate with your network drivers. Run the README.EXE program on your EthernetCard disk to find out more about services. (The EthernetCard comes with its own combo socket/card service that you may be able to use if your computer doesn't have services. Again, see the README program for instructions).

Exclude memory. Unless you are using Windows 95, you must exclude the range D000-DFFF on your system's EMM386 line in your CONFIG.SYS file in order for your card & socket services to work. See the README.EXE program on the EthernetCard disk for complete instructions.

Log in! Make sure that you enter your name and password each time you start up your computer if you are using Windows 95; if you don't, your computer's network functionality will be disabled.

Windows 95 driver installation. The drivers can be installed only when the computer finds a new hardware. If the computer does not see a new hardware, the drivers can NOT be installed manually.

Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups. The workgroup name has to be the same, the computer names have to be unique. CardSoft users. If you are using SystemSoft's CardSoft services, be sure that you have the LINKSYS.CLB file in your Cardsoft directory, and the file is included in your CARDID.INI file. See the CardSoft section for more information.

10BASET Notebook Network Hardware Setup

Installing the Hardware

1. Turn off your PC and any devices attached to it.

2. Snap the flat end of the media coupler into the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card. It should lock firmly into place.

3. Locate your PC's card slot. The slot is usually located on the side or front of the PC. Slide the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card into the slot with the triangle on the card facing up. The 68-pin end goes in first. See that the card is seated snugly in place.

4. If your computer has more than one slot, insert the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card into the first slot (slots are usually numbered in sequential order starting with 0 or 1). After verifying that the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card's hardware and software are working correctly, you can always move the card to a different slot later if needed.

Installing the Cabling

5. Attach one end of a category 5 network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Ethernet Card's media coupler.

6. Then plug the other end of the cable into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT hub.

Note: Make sure the media coupler rests on a flat surface and the RJ-45 cable does not pull on it.

10/100 Notebook Network Hardware Setup

Package Contents Before installing the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card, verify that you received all of the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your vendor for replacement(s) as soon as possible.

Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card

Two 3.5” Program Disks

EMI Shield Clip (optional)

One User Guide and Registration Card

For special considerations about Fast Ethernet Cabling, read our cabling information page :

Installing the Hardware

1. Turn off your PC and any devices attached to it.

2. Snap the flat end of the media coupler into the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card. It should lock firmly into place.

3. Locate your PC's card slot. The slot is usually located on the side of the PC. Slide the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card into the slot with the triangle on the card facing up. The 68-pin end goes in first. See that the card is seated snugly in place.

4. If your computer has more than one slot, insert the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card into the first slot (slots are usually numbered in sequential order starting with 0 or 1). After verifying that the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card's hardware and software are working correctly, you can always move the card to a different slot later if needed.

Installing the Cabling

5. Attach one end of a category 5 network cable into the RJ-45 port of the Fast Ethernet Card's media coupler.

6. Then plug the other end of the cable into a Fast Ethernet or 10BaseT hub. The Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card will automatically sense the type, polarity, and speed of your network's cabling and adjust itself accordingly.

Note: Make sure the media coupler rests on a flat surface and the RJ-45 cable does not pull on it.

For more information on 10/100 hubs and switches, visit the Network Everywhere web site at http://www.networkeverywhere.com or call (888) 695-1065.

10/100 Notebook Network Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Tips

1. If you are using Windows NT 4.0 and the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card doesn't seem to respond, make sure your system's services have been started by clicking on Control Panel, Services, then PCMCIA.

2. Windows NT is not a true Plug-and-Play operating system. You should turn your computer off before inserting or removing the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card.

3. When trying different IRQ and I/O values for the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card to use, remember to use the same values for both the network software driver as well as the socket and card services.

Troubleshooting Hints for Windows 95 and 98

Problem: Windows doesn’t detect new hardware with the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card hardware installed, or it continues to detect the card each time you restart your PC.

Solutions
You might not have inserted the PCMCIA card correctly or securely into the appropriate slot of your computer. Check that the card is securely inserted into the appropriate slot.

The motherboard in your system might not be Plug-and-Play compatible, your PC’s Plug-and-Play settings may not be enabled, or the motherboard may have Plug-and-Play options not supported by Windows 95/98. If you are not sure, contact your PC’s manufacturer.

Problem: Windows can’t locate the driver for the Fast Ethernet Card device.

Solutions
You may have inserted the wrong diskette into your PC’s drive.

The diskette may be defective or files may be missing. Make sure the disk has a few files in a:\ starting with np100 or a folder called Win95 for Window 95 or Win98 for Windows 98.

Problem: The Windows Logon screen doesn’t appear after you restart your computer.

Solutions
Click on Start, Shut Down, then Close All Programs and Logon as a Different User, (in Windows 98, select Log Off). If this doesn’t solve the problem, your PC’s manufacturer may have disabled Windows’ networking. Contact your computer’s manufacturer or Microsoft for help.

Problem: After entering a username and password, a window appears that reads, “No Domain Server could be found to validate your Username and Password.

Solution
Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Network. Click on the Configuration tab. Under The Following Network Components are installed box, highlight Client for Microsoft Networks and click on the Properties button. Once you are in the Client For Microsoft Networks Properties window, make sure that Log on to Windows NT Domain is unchecked. Once you have made sure that it is unchecked click on the OK button and restart your computer.

Problem: On the Access Control Tab, User Level Access is selected, but Shared Level Access is grayed out and not accessible.

Solutions
You previously had your primary network logon set to Client for Netware Networks. On the Configuration Tab of the Network Properties window, make sure that your primary network logon is set to Client for Microsoft Networks.

Problem: In Network Neighborhood you can only see your self and no other computers on the network.

Solutions
Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. Make sure you are getting Link or Activity lights on both the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card and your hub. Try changing to a new cable that you know is working.

Your workgroup name may be different from other computers on your network. Make sure each PC on the network is using the same workgroup name and protocol.

Problem: In Network Neighborhood, you can see all other computers on the network but not yourself, and all other computers can see each other and not your computer.

Solutions
You may have not have enabled File and Printer Sharing. To do so, go to Windows 95 or 98 installation.

Problem: Network Neighborhood is Empty.

Solutions
Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. See the Windows 95 or 98 setup instructions in this guide for directions. Verify that you have logged in correctly.

Problem 9: You receive DHCP Errors in Windows.

Solutions
Remove the TCP/IP component from Windows’ networking. To do this, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on Network. Click once on the component entry with the words TCP/IP and Network Everywhere or TCP/IP on its own, then click on the Remove button. Click OK when finished and restart your PC.

If you are connecting to a DHCP server, check your cabling and connection. If you require TCP/IP to be installed, check your Windows documentation for proper settings.

Problem 10: In Network Neighborhood you can only see computers running the same operating system as your computer (eg. Your PC is running Windows 95 and it can only see other Windows 95 computers and not any computer running Windows 98).

Solution
Click Start, Find, Computer and type 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 the 95 and 98 computers. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel on two computers running different Windows operating systems. Click on the Network icon, choose the Configuration tab, then click on the Identification tab for Workgroup settings. Compare the protocols on both computers and make sure that they are the same. If any protocols are missing, you may need to install them. Go to our Manual Component Installation page.

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. Follow these instructions:

The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows computers. If you need to install it, go to our Manual Component Installation page.

Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol by clicking on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then Network. Choose the Configuration tab and highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol. Click on Properties. Now, to install NetBIOS, click on the NetBIOS tab.

Put a check next to I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX. Click OK, then OK again. Windows will copy the appropriate files to your computer. When it is finished, restart your computer. Be sure to do this on all of your computers that are having trouble seeing your entire network.

The Network Everywhere web site at http://www.networkeverywhere.com or call (888) 695-1065.

10BASET Notebook Network Windows 95 Setup

Windows 95 Setup

After installing the 10BaseT PC Card in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 you are using and your current system configuration. For troubleshooting tips during setup, go to the Troubleshooting section.

There are different versions of Windows 95:

the first and second release (both are called version A)

a later release also known as OSR2, or version B
The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 that you are using.

To install the network driver:

1. Start up your computer and Windows 95.

2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card hardware in your computer. If a window that reads Update Device Driver Wizard appears as shown in the picture below, you are using Windows 95 version B.

If you are using version B, go to the Version B setup. Otherwise, follow the version A setup instructions below.

Windows 95 Version A Setup

1. Windows 95 will detect the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card and display a New Hardware Found window as shown below.

2. Put the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card software disk into drive A.

Using your mouse, select the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer option on the screen, then click OK. When asked for the location of the files, type a:\ and click OK. If Windows 95 goes straight to the desktop, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

3. Windows 95 will copy the appropriate network drivers to your computer. If 95 asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or setup files, enter the appropriate path for those files (eg: a:\, d:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs).

During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.). Also, type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

After 95 is finished copying the necessary files to your computer, it may ask you to restart your computer. Choose to do so. After your system restarts, follow the instructions on preparing your PC for use on a network.

Windows 95 Version B Setup

1. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the 10BaseT PC Card’s software disk into drive A and click on Next.

2. Windows 95 will find the Network Everywhere Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card driver on the disk. If Windows fails to find the driver, see the Troubleshooting section.

3. Click on the Finish button. Windows 95 will begin copying a number of files to your computer. If 95 asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or setup files (eg: a:\, d:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs), direct Windows 95 to the proper directory.

4. If 95 asks you to supply a driver that starts with the letters np10, type a:\ in the box that pops up and press Enter.

During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.). Also, type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

5. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click on Yes and allow your system to restart.

Now go to the next section to learn how to set up your PC for use on a network.

Preparing Windows 95 For Use on a Network

6. Once you are back at the Windows 95 desktop, you can make any necessary changes to your system's network settings by clicking on your taskbar's Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then the Network icon. Consult your network administrator for your required components if necessary.

The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

If you are new to networking, we recommend that the following network components be installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks
Network Everywhere 10BaseT PC Card
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
NetBEUI

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. However, if any components shown above are missing, you may need to install them manually. Skip to the Manually Installing Network Components section.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows 95 documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

7. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

8. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.)

9. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box is case sensitive. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers.

10. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

11. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to the Troubleshooting section.

12. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 95 CD-ROM or the location of the 95 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.).

13. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC.

If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 95 and restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive.

Look at the 10BaseT PC Card's cable connector. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the green LINK/ACT light will be on. The light will be flickering or solid.

14. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear. Make up a username and password and click OK. Do not click the Cancel button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the a logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

15. Once you are at the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see the name of the network, and/or the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see your computer in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing which is covered in the next section.

10/100 Notebook Network Windows 95 Setup

Windows 95 Setup

After installing the Fast Ethernet hardware in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 you are using and your current system configuration. For troubleshooting tips during setup, go to the Troubleshooting section.

There are different versions of Windows 95:

the first and second release (both are called version A)

a later release also known as OSR2, or version B

The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 95 that you are using.

To install the network driver:

1. Start up your computer and Windows 95.

2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the presence of the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card hardware in your computer. If a window that reads Update Device Driver Wizard appears as shown in the picture below, you are using Windows 95 version B.

If you are using version B, go to the Version B setup. Otherwise, follow the version A setup instructions below.

Windows 95 Version A Setup

1. Windows 95 will detect the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card and display a New Hardware Found window as shown below.

2. Put the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card software disk into drive A.

Using your mouse, select the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer option on the screen, then click OK. When asked for the location of the files, type a:\ and click OK. If Windows 95 goes straight to the desktop, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

3. Windows 95 will copy the appropriate network drivers to your computer. If 95 asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or setup files, enter the appropriate path for those files (eg: a:\, d:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs).

During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.). Also, type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

After 95 is finished copying the necessary files to your computer, it may ask you to restart your computer. Choose to do so. After your system restarts, follow the instructions on preparing your PC for use on a network.

Windows 95 Version B Setup

1. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card software disk into drive A and click on Next.

2. Windows 95 will find the Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card driver on the disk. If Windows fails to find the driver, see the Troubleshooting section.

3. Click on the Finish button. Windows 95 will begin copying a number of files to your computer. If 95 asks you to supply your original Windows 95 installation CD-ROM or setup files (eg: a:\, d:\win95, c:\windows\options\cabs), direct Windows 95 to the proper directory.

4. If 95 asks you to supply a driver that starts with the letters np100, type a:\ in the box that pops up and press Enter.

During the installation, windows may ask you for a computer and workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.). Also, type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

5. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click on Yes and allow your system to restart.

Now go to the next section to learn how to set up your PC for use on a network.

Preparing Windows 95 For Use on a Network

6. Once you are back at the Windows 95 desktop, you can make any necessary changes to your system's network settings by clicking on your taskbar's Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then the Network icon. Consult your network administrator for your required components if necessary.

The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

If you are new to networking, we recommend that the following network components be installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks
Network Everywhere 10/100 PC Card
IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol
NetBEUI

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. However, if any components shown above are missing, you may need to install them manually. Skip to the Manually Installing Network Components section.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows 95 documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

7. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

8. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Tardis, Leela, etc.)

9. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box is case sensitive. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers.

10. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

11. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to the Troubleshooting section.

12. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 95 CD-ROM or the location of the 95 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win95, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.).

13. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC.

If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 95 and restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive.

Look at the Fast Ethernet Card's cable connector. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the green LINK/ACT light will be on. The light will be flickering or solid.

14. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear. Make up a username and password and click OK. Do not click the Cancel button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the a logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

15. Once you are at the Windows 95 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see the name of the network, and/or the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see your computer in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing which is covered in the next section.

10BASET Notebook Network Windows 98 Setup

Windows 98 Setup

After installing the 10BaseT PC Card in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 98 you are using and your current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you encounter problems, consult the Troubleshooting section.

To install the network driver:

1. Start up your computer and Windows 98.

2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the PC Card hardware in your computer.

3. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the 10BaseT PC Card’s program disk 1 into drive A and click on Next.

4. The following window will appear, select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). Click on Next.

5. The following window will appear, make sure that Specify a Location is selected. Type a:\ into the location window and click Next.

6. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. A message will appear that reads Windows found the Network Everywhere 10BaseT PC Card driver. Click on Finish. If you do not see the message, go to problem 2 in the Troubleshooting section.

7. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer. If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 98 installation or setup disks, insert the CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 98 to the proper location. If Windows asks you to supply a driver called np10t, type a:\ in the box that pops up.

Note: During the installation, Windows 98 may ask you for a computer or workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Ace, Master, etc.). Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

8. Windows will finish copying all of the necessary files to your system. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click Yes. The Windows 98 driver setup is complete. Please continue on to the next section, which will provide instructions for configuring Windows 98 so that your computer will operate correctly in a networked environment. Consult your network administrator for your network configuration information if necessary.

Preparing Windows 98 For Use on a Network

9. Once you are back at the Windows 98 desktop, you can make any necessary changes to your system's network settings by clicking on your taskbar's Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then the Network icon.

The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

Make sure that the following network components are installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks
Network Everywhere 10BaseT PC Card
TCP/IP Protocol

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. However, if any components shown above are missing, you’ll need to install them manually. Skip to the Manually Installing Network Components section.

Please Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. Extra protocols (e.g. NetBEUI or IPX/SPX) may be needed to communicate with Windows 95, check other PCs for installed protocols.

10. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

11. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Ace, Master, etc.)

12. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box may be case sensitive depending on your network’s configuration. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers.

13. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

14. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to the Troubleshooting section.

15. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 98 CD-ROM or the location of the 98 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win98, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.).

16. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 98 and restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive.

Look at the PC Card's cable coupler. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid.

17. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password. Make up a username and password, enter them, and click OK. Do not click the Cancel button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the a logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

18. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see the name of the network, and/or the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see your computer in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing, which is covered in the next section.

10/100 Notebook Network Windows 98 Setup

Windows 98 Setup

After installing the Fast Ethernet hardware in your computer, follow these instructions for installing the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending on the version of Windows 98 you are using and your current system configuration. If at any time during the installation you encounter problems, consult the Troubleshooting section.

To install the network driver:

1. Start up your computer and Windows 98.

2. Windows 98 will automatically detect the presence of the Fast Ethernet PC Card hardware in your computer.

3. While the Update Device Driver Wizard window is visible, put the Fast Ethernet PC Card program disk 1 into drive A and click on Next.

4. The following window will appear, select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” Click on Next.

5. The following window will appear, make sure that Specify a Location is selected. Type a:\ into the location window and click Next.

6. Windows will begin searching your drives for the correct device drivers. A message will appear that reads Windows found the Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card driver. Click on Finish. If you do not see the message, go to problem 2 in the Troubleshooting section.

7. Windows 98 will begin copying a number of files onto your computer. If Windows asks you to supply your original Windows 98 installation or setup disks, insert the CD-ROM or disks as needed, and direct Windows 98 to the proper location. If Windows asks you to supply a driver called nc100, type a:\ in the box that pops up.

Note: During the installation, Windows 98 may ask you for a computer or workgroup name. If so, type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Ace, Master, etc.). Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network.

8. Windows will finish copying all of the necessary files to your system. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click Yes. The Windows 98 driver setup is complete. Please continue on to the next section, which will provide instructions for configuring Windows 98 so that your computer will operate correctly in a networked environment. Consult your network administrator for your network configuration information if necessary.

Preparing Windows 98 For Use on a Network

9. Once you are back at the Windows 98 desktop, you can make any necessary changes to your system's network settings by clicking on your taskbar's Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then the Network icon.

The Network window will appear. Click on the Configuration tab.

Make sure that the following network components are installed:

Client for Microsoft Networks
Network Everywhere 10/100 PC Card
TCP/IP Protocol

There may be other components listed in addition to the ones shown above. However, if any components shown above are missing, you’ll need to install them manually. Skip to the Manually Installing Network Components section.

Please Note: If you need to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contact your system administrator or refer to the Windows 98 documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. Extra protocols (e.g. NetBEUI or IPX/SPX) may be needed to communicate with Windows 95, check other PCs for installed protocols.

10. In the Primary Network Logon box, select Client for Microsoft Networks.

11. Click on the Identification tab. Type the name of your computer in the Computer name box. Make up a name that is unique from all the other computers' names on the network. Call it whatever you'd like, (ex: Ace, Master, etc.)

12. Type the name of your workgroup in the Workgroup box. The name you type should be the same workgroup name in use by all of the other PCs on the network. The Workgroup box may be case sensitive depending on your network’s configuration. Use the same case that is in use on your other computers.

13. Enter a description of your computer in the Computer Description box. This box is optional.

14. Click on the Access Control tab. Make sure that Shared-level access control is selected. If the setting is on User-Level access control and you can’t change it, skip to the Troubleshooting section.

15. Click on the OK button. Your system may or may not ask you for your Windows 98 CD-ROM or the location of the 98 installation files. Direct Windows to the appropriate location, (D:\win98, C:\windows\options\cabs, etc.).

16. Once Windows is done copying the necessary files, the System Settings Change window appears. Remove all disks from your computer and click on Yes to restart your PC. If you don't see this window, simply close down Windows 98 and restart your computer. The installation is complete. Remember to remove the installation disk from the floppy drive.

Look at the Fast Ethernet PC Card's cable coupler. If your cabling is properly attached and the network is detected, the Link light will be on, and the Activity (ACT) light will be flickering or solid.

17. Once the computer has restarted and Windows is up, a Logon window will appear requiring you to enter a username and password. Make up a username and password, enter them, and click OK. Do not click the Cancel button, or you won't be able to log onto the network. If the a logon does not appear or if it does not allow you to log on, refer to the Troubleshooting section.

18. Once you are at the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. You should see the name of the network, and/or the names of the other PCs on the network. In order to see your computer in Network Neighborhood, you need to enable File and Printer Sharing, which is covered in the next section.

10BASET Notebook Network Windows NT Setup

Windows NT 4.0 Setup

The instructions below explain how to install the Ethernet 10BaseT PC Card's network drivers for an NT 4.0 server/workstation.

You must know the type of PCMCIA controller that you have in your notebook -- PCIC compatible or CardBus. Refer to your PC’s user guide or contact the manufacturer if you are not sure.

Before you begin the installation, you should have your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy.

Prior to installing the card, you may need to enable NT’s PCMCIA services. To do this, go to page 60 in the appendix of this guide. Also run WINMSD or use Windows NT Diagnostics, found by clicking Start, Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), to check the laptop’s Resources to find out what IRQ, I/O and Memory range are available.

Installing the Driver

1. Start up your computer and Windows NT 4.0. Enter your username and password if asked to do so.

2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on the Network icon.

3. If you have not installed Windows NT networking on your computer before, a message appears that reads: Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now?

If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Go to the Already Installed section.

If you see this message, click on Yes to install NT networking along with the 10BaseT PC Card's network driver, and continue below.

Installing NT Networking and the Fast Ethernet Network Driver Together

1. After clicking on Yes, the Network Setup Wizard window will appear.

2. Put a checkmark next to the Wired to the network option, then click on Next.

3. When the next screen appears, click on the Select from list... button to select a network adapter.

4. When the list of available network adapters appears, click on the Have Disk button. Insert the Ethernet PC Card disk into drive A. Type a:\nt40 into the box on your screen and click on OK.

5. When the Network Everywhere 10BaseT PC Card entry appears, highlight the Standard or the CardBus version of the driver and click OK. The adapter will be added to the list of installed Network Adapters with a checkmark next to it.

6. Click Next, then put checkmarks next to all of the network protocols that you want to install. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide(s) or talk to your network administrator for more information about network protocols. When you're finished, click on Next.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows NT documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

7. Choose the services that you want to install. Your Microsoft NT user guide(s) contain information about how services work. When you're finished, click on Next, followed by Next again.

8. NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks and the PC Card program diskette. Supply them as needed.

9. NT will ask you to choose the I/O Base, Interrupt, Memory, and Connection Type. Choose an open I/O Base, Interrupt and Memory range (run WINMSD or Windows NT Diagnostics if you don’t know what resources are not in use). The Connection Type can be left at AutoSense or you can change it to the speed and duplex of the hub or switch the PC card is connected. You can change these settings later if needed. When finished, click on Continue.

10. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to your computer. When the copying is complete, you will see a list of installed bindings. You can change the bindings settings as necessary if needed. When all of the settings are acceptable, click on Next, then Next again to start the NT network.

11. When asked to do so, enter your computer's Computer Name.

Then choose either Workgroup or Domain, depending on the type of network you're setting up. Your NT user guide(s) explain the difference between Workgroups and Domains.

When you're finished, click on Next, followed by Finish. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click on Yes. The setup is complete.

If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must re-install those service packs.

Installing the Fast Ethernet Network Driver in NT 4.0

Since NT networking is already installed, you'll only need to install the 10BaseT PC Card and configure your network settings to get NT networking up and running. To do this:

1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on the Network icon.

2. When the networking window appears, click on the Adapters tab. Click on the Add button.

3. When the list of available network adapters appears, click on the Have Disk button.

4. Put the 10BaseT PC Card disk into drive A. Type a:\ into the box on your screen and click OK. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to your computer.

5. When Network Everywhere 10BaseT PC Card appears in the adapter box, highlight the Standard version of the driver and click OK.

6. NT will ask you to choose the I/O Base, Interrupt, Memory, and Connection Type. Choose an open I/O Base, Interrupt and Memory range (run WINMSD or Windows NT Diagnostics if you don’t know what resources are not in use). The Connection Type can be left at AutoSense or you can change it to the speed and duplex of the hub or switch the PC card is connected. You can change these settings later if needed. When finished, click on OK.

7. NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks and the PC Card program diskette. Supply them as needed.

8. When the Network window reappears, click on the Bindings tab. Choose your bindings. Click on the Protocols tab and select your settings. Do the same for the Services tab. After your bindings, settings, and services are set, click the Close button. Choose to restart your PC.

After your computer restarts, the network setup is complete. To see the rest of the network, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon that resides on your NT desktop. The setup is complete.

If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must go back and re-install those service packs now.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows NT documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

10/100 Notebook Network Windows NT Setup

Windows NT 4.0 Setup

The instructions below explain how to install the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card's network drivers for an NT 4.0 server/workstation.

You must know the type of PCMCIA controller that you have in your notebook -- PCIC compatible or CardBus. Refer to your PC’s user guide or contact the manufacturer if you are not sure.

Before you begin the installation, you should have your original Windows NT CD-ROM handy.

Prior to installing the card, you may need to enable NT’s PCMCIA services. To do this, go to page 60 in the appendix of this guide. Also run WINMSD or use Windows NT Diagnostics, found by clicking Start, Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), to check the laptop’s Resources to find out what IRQ, I/O and Memory range are available.

Installing the Driver

1. Start up your computer and Windows NT 4.0. Enter your username and password if asked to do so.

2. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, and then double-click on the Network icon.

3. If you have not installed Windows NT networking on your computer before, a message appears that reads: Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now?

If you don't see this message, NT networking is already installed. Go to the Already Installed section.

If you see this message, click on Yes to install NT networking along with the Fast Ethernet Card's network driver, and continue below.

Installing NT Networking and the Fast Ethernet Network Driver Together

1. After clicking on Yes, the Network Setup Wizard window will appear.

2. Put a checkmark next to the Wired to the network option, then click on Next.

3. When the next screen appears, click on the Select from list... button to select a network adapter.

4. When the list of available network adapters appears, click on the Have Disk button. Insert the Fast Ethernet PC Card disk into drive A. Type a:\nt40 into the box on your screen and click on OK.

5. When the Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card entry appears, highlight the Standard or the CardBus version of the driver and click OK. The adapter will be added to the list of installed Network Adapters with a checkmark next to it.

6. Click Next, then put checkmarks next to all of the network protocols that you want to install. See your Microsoft Windows NT user guide(s) or talk to your network administrator for more information about network protocols. When you're finished, click on Next.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows NT documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.

7. Choose the services that you want to install. Your Microsoft NT user guide(s) contain information about how services work. When you're finished, click on Next, followed by Next again.

8. NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks and the PC Card program diskette. Supply them as needed.

9. NT will ask you to choose the I/O Base, Interrupt, Memory, and Connection Type. Choose an open I/O Base, Interrupt and Memory range (run WINMSD or Windows NT Diagnostics if you don’t know what resources are not in use). The Connection Type can be left at AutoSense or you can change it to the speed and duplex of the hub or switch the PC card is connected. You can change these settings later if needed. When finished, click on Continue.

10. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to your computer. When the copying is complete, you will see a list of installed bindings. You can change the bindings settings as necessary if needed. When all of the settings are acceptable, click on Next, then Next again to start the NT network.

11. When asked to do so, enter your computer's Computer Name.

Then choose either Workgroup or Domain, depending on the type of network you're setting up. Your NT user guide(s) explain the difference between Workgroups and Domains.

When you're finished, click on Next, followed by Finish. When asked if you want to restart your computer, click on Yes. The setup is complete.

If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must re-install those service packs.

Installing the Fast Ethernet Network Driver in NT 4.0

Since NT networking is already installed, you'll only need to install the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card and configure your network settings to get NT networking up and running. To do this:

1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click on the Network icon.

2. When the networking window appears, click on the Adapters tab. Click on the Add button.

3. When the list of available network adapters appears, click on the Have Disk button.

4. Put the Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card disk into drive A. Type a:\ into the box on your screen and click OK. NT will copy the necessary network drivers to your computer.

5. When Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 PC Card appears in the adapter box, highlight the Standard version of the driver and click OK.

6. NT will ask you to choose the I/O Base, Interrupt, Memory, and Connection Type. Choose an open I/O Base, Interrupt and Memory range (run WINMSD or Windows NT Diagnostics if you don’t know what resources are not in use). The Connection Type can be left at AutoSense or you can change it to the speed and duplex of the hub or switch the PC card is connected. You can change these settings later if needed. When finished, click on OK.

7. NT will probably ask you to supply your original Windows NT CD-ROM or setup disks and the PC Card program diskette. Supply them as needed.

8. When the Network window reappears, click on the Bindings tab. Choose your bindings. Click on the Protocols tab and select your settings. Do the same for the Services tab. After your bindings, settings, and services are set, click the Close button. Choose to restart your PC.

After your computer restarts, the network setup is complete. To see the rest of the network, double-click on the Network Neighborhood icon that resides on your NT desktop. The setup is complete.

If you had previously installed any NT service packs, you must go back and re-install those service packs now.

If you need to install the TCP/IP protocol, refer to your system administrator or your Windows NT documentation. Network Everywhere does not provide technical support for the configuration or troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.