Windows 2000 Installation

NOTE: When you insert the adapter, Windows 2000 detects the controllers on the adapter and automatically installs drivers. Although these drivers provide basic LAN and modem functionality, you should update the drivers as described below.

  1. With computer power on, insert your new adapter as described in Insert the PRO/100 S Mobile Adapter.

  2. Connect the network cable and modem cable if it is a combo card.

  3. Windows detects the adapter. The Add New Hardware Wizard starts. Follow the prompts in the wizard to install the drivers from the Intel CD.

  4. Restart your computer when prompted.

  5. If you are not in the U.S. or Canada, run the Country Identifier utility to specify your location. The utility is located in the Intel Mobile program group.

See Installing and Using Intel PROSet II  to install PROSet and other advanced features using the Intel Setup utility.

For most networks, you will need to configure properties for your protocols, computer identification, and preferred servers. Contact your network administrator for details if you need assistance.

Intel Network Encryption Co-Processor

The Intel PRO/100 SR Mobile Adapter includes an integrated IPSec encryption co-processor. If Windows 2000 is enabled for IPSec encryption, it automatically offloads the intensive encryption and authentication functions onto the adapter, increasing throughput and decreasing CPU utilization.

Installing and Using Intel PROSet II

For information about installing and using PROSet II to view link and activity status, to test hardware, and to set standard and advanced adapter features, see Installing and Using Intel PROSet II.

Modem Installation Troubleshooting

For information about troubleshooting when modem initialization errors or occur, when modem connection fails, or when other problems related to the modem occur, see Modem Installation Troubleshooting.