Windows 7 WIN RC 7100, How to get the Linksys LNE 100TX Rev2.0 working

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For the past several days I've been trying to find a solution to get several older network cards- Brand Name, and NO-Name working with:

WINDOWS 7 RC 7100 (32-bit)

(Was very surprised that Windows did not pick up the below cards- as many hundreds of thousands of these cards were probably made.)

Netgear FA311 rev B-1 * Link at bottom of page"
Linksys LNE 100TXRev2.0


HOW TO get the:

Linksys LNE100TX, REV 2.0 (and possiblly v1.0, or 3.0 cards also) to work in WIN 7

(Short version is use the 4_2 Win2000 drivers as the 5.12 driver pack does not support early cards. (Below ver 3 I think)

1: Go to the LINKSYS site- search with LNE100TX as search term.
2: On the Linksys US site, when asked for your cards ver number select Ver 1.0-
(It is the ONLY option that appears LOL)
Once you select 1.0, scroll down the page to see what files are available.
(Note: When you select 1.0 the page refreshes so fast you miss the fact the page has changed- unless you scroll down.)

3: Download lne100txv42_4.exe, and extract from it the WIN2000 drivers. (XP drivers would not work for me.)


4: Install drivers.

5: Reboot your router /dsl modem.

6: Send a e-mail to Linksys asking them on how to get the LNE100TX Rev 2.0 0 "working",
When told it won't work inform them it does, and demand they update the product page, and readme files accordingly.
If told it does work- ask them if they've read the readme files- I saw no mention of Vista, nor Win7 in the readme files.
(Not surprising there is no mention of WIN 7 at this time since it hasn't been released, but NO excuse for not updating their docs regarding Vista for cards that were sold by the MILLIONS...)

Addtional info:

1: As a rule you should to make a dedicated install folder to install apps /drivers, etc from instead of installing from a directory in which the files are BURIED many levels deep.

2: You should create a folder named INSTALL- installing apps /drivers etc from it whenever possible.
(Best if you give this "INSTALL folder" a SHORT name- and locate in the ROOT directory of the drive.)

Example: C:\INSTALL

(*BTW Extracting your install files all to (1) place enables you to back-up those files very easily.)

2: Better option yet is creating a INSTALL folder on another drive (or partition), SEPERATE from were your OS is installed. (Putting those files on a NON-OS partition -enables ACCESS to those files for re-installs.... and they don't get wiped when (not if) you have to reformat the primary drive due to a Windows manfunction)

Example D:\INSTALL

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Link for get the Netgear FA311 rev B-1 working in WIN 7 RC 7100:

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It seems like you are looking for solutions to make certain network cards, like the Linksys LNE100TX Rev 2.0, compatible with Windows 7 RC 7100 (32-bit). Here is a summarized guide based on the information you provided:

How to Make Linksys LNE100TX Rev 2.0 Work on Windows 7​

1. Visit the Linksys website and search for "LNE100TX" as the search term.
2. On the Linksys US site, select Ver 1.0 as the version number (often the only option available).
3. Download the lne100txv42_4.exe file from the site and extract the Win2000 drivers from it (XP drivers may not work).
4. Install the extracted drivers.
5. Reboot your router/DSL modem.
6. If the card is not recognized, send an email to Linksys for support and insist that the card works on Windows 7. Request them to update their product page and readme files for clarity.

   Additional Tips:​

7. Create a dedicated INSTALL folder to store all your apps, drivers, etc., rather than burying them deep in subdirectories.
   • Example: C:\INSTALL
   • Storing install files in one place facilitates easy backup.
8. For better organization, consider creating an INSTALL folder on a separate drive or partition from your OS for added accessibility during reinstalls. This setup ensures your important files remain intact if the primary drive needs reformatting.
   • Example: D:\INSTALL Regarding the Netgear FA311 rev B-1 card, you can refer to the link provided for instructions on making it work with Windows 7 RC 7100. Following these steps should help you get the Linksys LNE100TX Rev 2.0 network card operational on Windows 7 RC 7100. Let me know if you need further assistance or clarification on any of the steps!