User manual SMC 9452TX-1

[. . . ] However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. 38 Tesla Irvine, CA 92618 All rights reserved. Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Card, is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. [. . . ] Step 5: You will then be given the option to choose the [Media Type] for the adapter. This card will automatically link up to your switch or hub at the highest supported speed. If your switch/hub does not support auto-negotiation, please select the desired "Media Type". (Note: If you are unsure of this value, please set it to [AutoSense]) Step 6: The system will commence binding the necessary protocols to the adapter. Step 7: You will then be prompted to choose between using DHCP or assigning the card a Static IP address. If you have a DHCP server on your network or if you plan on implementing this card with a Cable/DSL modem, please choose the [Obtain an IP address. . ] option. Click [Yes] to restart and initialize the adapter. 16 Windows 2000 Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC9452TX-1 PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for a suitable driver. . . ] option. Then click [Next >]. Step 4: You will then be prompted to enter the location of the drivers. You can also click [Browse] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD for further verification. (Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the [< Back] button, and select the [Display a list of the known drivers. . . ] option. Select [Network Adapters] from the list of devices, press [Have Disk] and once again browse to the location of the drivers) Step 6: You have now completed the driver installation. Click [Finish] to initialize the adapter. 17 Windows XP Step 1: After you have inserted the SMC9452TX-1 PCI Card in your machine and turned it back on, the Operating System will automatically recognize and install the adapter using the drivers built-into Windows XP. If you wish to upgrade to the latest drivers available on the CD-ROM, please continue and read the directions below. Then click the [Performance and Maintenance] icon and select [System]. (Note: If the adapter was not installed properly, you may see "PCI Ethernet Controller" instead. Double-click on that device. ) 18 19 Step 3: Go to the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver]. Select the [Don't Search] option and click [Next >]. 20 21 Click [Have Disk] and browse to the location of the drivers on the CD. In most cases, this is D. ) Then click [OK]. 22 Step 4: The correct model of your SMC adapter will now be displayed. This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to the hard drive and installed. Please click [Finish] to exit the wizard. 23 Driver Verification Windows 95/98/Me Step 1: Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click [Properties]. Step 2: Then go to the [Device Manager] tab and open the [Network adapters] section. [. . . ] An IP address consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, which identifies a single, unique Internet computer host. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations. Local Area Network (LAN): A group of interconnected computer and support devices. It is made up of servers, workstations, a network operating system and a communications link. Servers are high-speed machines that hold programs and data shared by network users. [. . . ]