User manual BELKIN F5D9002

[. . . ] Starter Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection Professional Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection Mobile Network Kit Share your files and Internet connection *Actual product may vary from photograph Table of Contents Introduction . . 69 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this quality Belkin product. You can now enjoy the benefits of sharing printers and peripherals, exchanging data quickly between connected computers, and communicating via e-mail and the Internet. This guide explains how to install and use the Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card on a PC running Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, Me, or NT 4. 0 operating system software. Features PCI Card: · Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802. 3 and 802. 3u standards · Compatible with PCI Local Bus specification Revision 2. 1 and later · Offers Wake-On-LAN support to keep resources available even if computer has gone into sleep mode · Supports optional boot ROM for remote system startup · Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic PCMCIA Card: · Compatible with PCMCIA specifications · Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic Network Switch: · Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802. 3 and 802. 3u standards · Provides LED indicators for monitoring network traffic · Provides 5 10/100Mbps auto-sensing RJ45 ports for easy migration from 10Base-T to 100Base-T networks · Allows you to easily add computers to your network through a uplink port at any time · Gives dedicated bandwidth to each port for an efficient and error-free network 2 Introduction F5D9001 Series Contents of Package: · 2 10/100 PCI Cards with Wake-On-LAN · 1 25m CAT5 Crossover Cable · 1 CD-ROM · 1 User Guide F5D9002 Series Contents of Package: · 1 10/100 PCMCIA Card · 1 10/100 PCI Card with Wake-On-LAN · 1 CAT5 Crossover Cable · 1 CD-ROM · 1 User Guide F5D9100 Series Contents of Package: · 1 5-Port Professional Network Switch (10/100BT Ethernet) · 2 10/100 PCI Cards with Wake-On-LAN · 2 10m UTP CAT5e Cables · 1 Power Supply · 1 CD-ROM · 1 User Guide 3 Connecting the Starter Network Kit and the Mobile Network Kit Connecting two computers PC PC or Connecting two computers simply requires each computer to have a Network Card, such as a Belkin Desktop Network PCI Card included in your Starter Network Kit, or a Belkin Notebook PCMCIA Network Card included in your Mobile Network Kit. [. . . ] Check with your service provider for their own specific security recommendations. Right-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to bring up its context menu, and select "Properties". Under "Dial-up settings", choose "Dial whenever a network connection is not present". 8. You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the Internet at high speed through your DSL or cable connection. If your browser is unable to connect to the Internet, please contact your service provider for further information. Using dynamic addressing To access the Internet using dynamic addressing, configure the network settings for your computer as follows: 1. Open the Control Panel: click on the "Start" button, click on "Settings", and choose "Control Panel" from the menu that pops out. Double-click on the "Network" icon in the Control Panel to open the "Network" window. 34 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 3. In the list of network components, click on the line that says: "TCP/IP ->32-bit PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter" ­or­ "TCP/IP -> Realtek RTL. . . " 4. Click on the "Properties" button to open the "TCP/IP Properties" window. Click "OK" to close the "TCP/IP Properties" window. 6. Back in the "Network" window, scroll through the list of network components. If "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is on the list, we strongly recommend removing it before using a DSL or cable modem connection. Using "File and Printer Sharing" makes it easier for other people on the Internet to access files on your computer without your knowledge or consent, with potentially harmful results. Check with your service provider for their own specific security recommendations. 35 Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem 7. Right-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your desktop to bring up its context menu, and select "Properties". Under "Dial-up settings", choose "Dial whenever a network connection is not present". You should now be able to open Internet Explorer and access the Internet at high speed through your DSL or cable connection. If your browser is unable to connect to the Internet, please contact your service provider for further information. 36 Creating a Simple Network If you have two or more computers in your home or office, connecting them via a network lets you cooperate, collaborate, and make the most of your hardware. You can share files, printers, and even access the Internet from all of your computers through your network. While networking was once a complicated matter, Windows 95, 98 and later versions, along with hardware like Belkin networking products, have made networking very easy to do for everyone. The following section of this manual will help you set up a simple network in your home or office. If you are connecting to a larger, existing network, it is recommended that you consult your network administrator (the person who originally set up the network) for instruction on how to connect additional computers to the network. [. . . ] Right-click on the resources that you want shared and select sharing from the menu that appears. 63 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs 7. You will now be prompted to create a setup disk to enable the use of Home Networking in Windows 98 and Windows 95 operating systems. To create a setup disk, select the first option and click "Next". 8. Click "Finish" to have the wizard make any of the changes. 64 Software Internet Connection Sharing with Multiple PCs Configuring client computers 1. [. . . ]