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• 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.
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
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.