User manual SMC 1255FTX-SC

[. . . ] EZ Card 10/100Mbps Combo Adapter Installation Manual SMC1255FTX-SC V2. 0 EZ Card 10/100MBPS Combo Adapter LED Indicators The EZ Card network adapter includes at-a-glance LED indicators to monitor the port connection. Depending on the model, the LEDs are positioned on the bracket below the port, or are built into the RJ-45 port. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure and table. Installing the card Equipment Checklist After unpacking the EZ Card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: · EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Combo Adapter · Wake-On-LAN Cable · One Driver and Documentation CD · SMC Warranty Registration Card · User Guide Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. [. . . ] You are presented with the "Network Card Setup" window where you can specify the network card data rate. "AUTONEGOTIATE" is the recommended setting for the network card. You are presented with the "Network" window where the SMC network card is now listed as an installed adapter. At this point you can select "Close" to exit the Network applet and follow the prompts to restart Windows NT. Select "Yes" when prompted to reboot for the changes to take effect. For Further Customization You can modify card settings via the "Network" applet. Install additional protocols and network components by selecting the appropriate folder (e. g. , Customizing Protocols, Services, Identification, or Bindings). English English 13 14 Windows XP Installation 1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine and turned it back on, the OS will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Please do NOT click "STOP Installation" as this will cancel the driver wizard and the card will not be installed properly. English English 2. Insert the Driver CD and check the "Include this location in the search" option. Make sure the "Search removable media" option is not checked. This should be "[CD drive]:\. " (In most cases, this is D:\. ) Then click "Next >. " 4. This process will be completed once the drivers are copied to the hard drive and installed. Please click "Finish" to exit the wizard. 15 16 After clicking "Finish, " you will see the following message in your system tray: Testing the Network Card This section will help you verify that the adapter is installed properly. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and click "Properties. " Latest Drivers Driver updates can be downloaded from SMC's web site (see the back cover of this guide). 2. Then go to the "Device Manager" tab and open the "Network adapters" section. The Device Status shows that the "This device is working properly. " If there are any error messages displayed here, you will need to click the SMC adapter and click "Remove. " Then reboot the machine and go through the installation process again. Double-click on the "My Computer, " "Control Panel, " and "Network" icons. · Some computers may require you to reserve interrupts and memory addresses for installed ISA cards to prevent PCI cards from using the same settings. Refer to your PC's manual and check the PCI BIOS setup program configuration options for ISA cards. Solutions for Common Problems Basic Troubleshooting Network problems are often caused by cabling errors, conflicts with other devices installed in the same computer, or software that has been configured incorrectly. If you encounter a problem, use the checklists and guidelines in this section to try and identify the problem before contacting SMC Technical Support. [. . . ] The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is defined as a period of 5 years from the date of purchase of the product from SMC or its authorised reseller. Any replaced or repaired product carries, either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware, configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for replacement. [. . . ]