Planex UE-100TX, User Manual

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other PCs on the network are visible. 

If the systems displays “Request Timed Out” as the result of ping command, 

verify that the hubs and cables are working properly.  Or, you may connect 

two PCs via a cross-over cable and see whether the two computers can 

communicate with each other.  If it works, then the hubs or cables you 

previously used may not working properly.  Refer to the user’s manual of 

the hubs or replace the cables with other working cables. 

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please try to do it slowly.

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Networking Issues

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Does the Link LED of the attached hub illuminate?

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If the Link LED is not turned on, use another port on the hub or replace

the cable with a working cable.  

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You may not skip password.

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When Windows starts up, it will prompt you for a password to log on to

your network.  If you pressed the ESC key or “Cancel” button to skip this

process, restart Windows and enter your password.

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Can you find other PCs in the “Network Neighborhood” screen?

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If you do not see other computers in this window, check whether a

“shared” folder is present in other computers.  To learn how to share

devices over network, please refer to  your Windows98 User’s Manual.

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Use the Ping command (TCP/IP network only).

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If you are using TCP/IP and experiencing difficulty in connecting to the

network, use the ping command to see whether the network is working

properly.  From the Start button, select [Programs] and them [MS-DOS

Prompt]. In this window, enter “ping ***.***.***.***” where *** stands

for the IP address of one of the other PCs on your network.  (Ex. ping

192.168.100.101)  Ping sends signals to the specified IP address and

checks whether the other party has responded to them.  If the network

adapter of the other party (PC) is working properly and all the cables and

hub(s) are in good condition, a message starting with “Reply from...” will

be displayed.  Open the Network Neighborhood window and see whether