Installing the Network Card Drivers

Installing the Network Card Drivers

If you are installing a network interface card/adapter for the first time and it is properly connected to the network, you are now ready to configure the software to allow your computers to work together efficiently. (Please see your network interface card/adapter for hardware installation instructions.)

Note: If you have a previously installed network interface card/adapter, you can skip to page 11.

1.When you restart your PC, Windows will automatically detect that a new device has been installed.

2.The "Add New Hardware Wizard" will start. Click Next.

Note: In Windows 2000 and Me, Windows will automatically detect drivers and will not prompt you for Belkin drivers. Skip to page 11.

3.When asked, "What do you want Windows to do?" select the first option- "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)" and click Next.

4.Select the CD-ROM drive box. Now place the CD-ROM supplied with the card in your CD-ROM drive and click Next.

5.Windows will install the network card drivers and prompt you to restart your computer. If so, allow the system to restart.

6.Repeat steps 1-5 for all installed network interface cards/adapters in your network.

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Belkin F5D5130-8, F5D5130-5 manual Installing the Network Card Drivers

F5D5130-5, F5D5130-8 specifications

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