1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Linksys Manuals
  4. Adapter
  5. EC1000
  6. User manual

Linksys EC1000 User Manual

Gigabit expresscard adapter
Hide thumbs Also See for EC1000:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Product Data, User Manual
®
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter

User Guide

WIRED
EC1000
Model No.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Linksys EC1000

Summary of Contents for Linksys EC1000

  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter User Guide WIRED EC1000 Model No.
  • Page 2 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter The Front Panel Chapter 2: Setup and Installation of the Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Overview Setup and Driver Installation Hardware Installation Uninstalling the Driver...
  • Page 4 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter List of Figures Figure 1-1: Front Panel’s LEDs Figure 1-2: Front Panel’s Ethernet Port Figure 2-1: Driver Installation Figure 2-2: Start the Installation Figure 2-3: File Location Figure 2-4: Select Folder Figure 2-5: Setup Being Performed Figure 2-6: Installation Complete...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Getting To Know And Connecting The Gigabit Expresscard Adapter

    Chapter 1: Getting to Know and Connecting the Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter The Front Panel The Adapter's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, and Ethernet port are located on the front panel. Orange. The 10 LED lights up when the Adapter is connected to a 10Mbps network.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Setup And Installation Of The Gigabit Expresscard Adapter Overview

    This chapter will take you through all the steps necessary to set up, configure, and install the Adapter. The steps are also available to use the Utility to uninstall the driver for the Adapter, if you should ever need to do so. After you set up the Adapter with the Setup Utility, you will install the Adapter into your Notebook PC.

  • Page 7: Figure 2-3: File Location

    When installing the driver in a different folder, select a folder location from the screen that appears. Then, click the Next button. Chapter 2: Setup and Installation of the Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Setup and Driver Installation Figure 2-3: File Location...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    1. Make sure that your Notebook PC is turned off. 2. Locate your PC’s ExpressCard slot (usually located on the side). Insert the pin end of the Adapter into the slot with the LEDs facing up. Make sure that the Adapter seats firmly in place.

  • Page 9: Uninstalling The Driver

    Cancel if you do not wish to uninstall the Adapter. Figure 2-8: Confirm Uninstall 6. This screen will appear when the Adapter is uninstalled. Click Finish to exit the screen. Figure 2-9: Uninstall Complete Chapter 2: Setup and Installation of the Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter...

  • Page 10: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 11 • Verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 several times. 9. On some notebook PCs, the Adapter fails to configure correctly after the drivers have been loaded. After loading the software drivers, it may be necessary to do the following: 1.

  • Page 12: Appendix B: Glossary

    This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network.
  • Page 13 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
  • Page 14 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 15 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
  • Page 16 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

  • Page 17: Appendix C: Specifications

    Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Appendix C: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab, and 802.3z Ports 1 RJ-45 Ethernet port Cabling Type Category 5e or better LEDs 10, 100, 1000 Dimensions 1.34" x 0.20" x 4.25" (W x H x D)

  • Page 18: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Appendix D: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 19 Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix D: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 20 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Appendix D: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 21 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Appendix D: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 22 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter Appendix D: Regulatory Information...
  • Page 23 Gigabit ExpressCard Adapter For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix D: Regulatory Information...

  • Page 24: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 25: Appendix F: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

Table of Contents