LinkSys Windows NT Drivers for PCMCIA Ethernet Cards (114614)

SUMMARY

LinkSys has written a Windows NT driver for their PCMCIA Ethernet adapters. This driver is only compatible with computers that use the Intel 82365SL PCMCIA chip set. The name of the driver that is compatible with Windows NT version 3.1 is ECARD2.EXE and is available on the LinkSys BBS. The number for the LinkSys BBS is (714) 222-5111.

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Download Instructions

After you log on to the LinkSys BBS, the Main menu appears. From this menu, select (L) to go to the library of files. From the File Library menu, select (D) to download a file. When you are prompted for the filename, enter ECARDNT.EXE.

After you enter the filename, a short list of files appear. Type the number corresponding to ECARDNT.EXE, and select an appropriate transfer protocol. At this time, initiate the download process from your communications application.

Installation Instructions

ECARDNT.EXE is a self-extracting executable file. Run the command ECARDNT from a command prompt, File Manager, or the File-Run menu option. The following files are extracted:

DISK1
DISK2
ECARD.SYS
OEMSETNT.INF

ECARDNT.EXE does not include a README file that provides installation instructions. To install the ECARD.SYS driver, choose the Network icon in Control Panel, and then choose the Add Adapter button. From the list of drivers, select <Other>. When you are prompted, enter the location of the LinkSys ECARD adapter driver.

A configuration screen for the ECARD driver appears next, which asks for IRQ Level and I/O Address. After you choose the correct settings, you will be prompted to shutdown and restart Windows NT.

The product included here is manufactured by LinkSys, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.