Quick Installation Guide

SMCWPCI-G

Hardware Installation

Warning: This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later. If you are installing in an older computer model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. In addition, network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card.

1.Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover.

2.Select an available bus-mastering PCI slot and remove the cover bracket.

3.Detach the antenna from the Wireless PCI Card before inserting the card into a PCI slot.

4.Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Screw the card’s bracket securely into the computer’s chassis.

Note: Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the computer motherboard.

5.Attach the antenna to the Wireless PCI Card.

6.Replace the chassis cover on your computer and power it on.

7.The Wireless PCI Card should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings.

Using the EZ Installation Wizard

NOTE: Installation processes such as this may require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.

This Installation method makes the process as simple and Plug-and-Play as possible. Simply run the driver/utility program, reboot your machine and insert your EZ-Connect™ g 2.4GHz 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Card. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

1.Insert the EZ Installation Wizard and Documentation CD.

2.Click the [Install Driver/Utility] button to continue.

3.The installation program will proceed to copy the necessary files to your hard drive. Please click [Finish] when completed. (Note: This will restart your computer. If you do not wish to restart now, select the [No, I will restart my computer later] radio button and click [Finish].

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Irvine, CA 92618

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Model Number: SMCWPCI-G

4.Upon boot up, Windows will detect your SMCWPCI-G. Please follow the on-screen directions to complete the installation process. Insert your Windows CD-ROM if requested to do so.

(Note: In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may be prompted by a Digital Signature pop up window. Please be sure to click “Yes” or “Continue Anyway” to continue the driver installation.)

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SMC Networks SMCWPCI-G warranty Hardware Installation, Using the EZ Installation Wizard