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Install the SMC EZ Switch
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Place the computers and the switch:
-close to an electrical outlet
-close enough together to connect the two network cables
Insert the power supply into the switch and electrical outlet.
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Ensure that the "Power" light is on (green).
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Connect the Cables, Switch and Computers
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Plug one end of the network cable into each network card.
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Plug the other end of each network cable into Port 1
and Port 2 of the switch.
Cascading Switches and Other Network Devices
All the ports on the switch support automatic MDI/MDI-X
configuration for cable connections. This allows you to use straight-
through cable to connect to other switches or hubs from any port on
the switch. No crossover cables or other device settings are needed.
If you plan to use longer cables make sure to use only Category 5
UTP cable with minimum length 100 m.
You may now turn ON the computers.
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You may connect additional network equipment to expand your
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network as indicated in the diagram.
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Step B
Windows 95/98/2000 ME Network Driver Installation
This section provides instructions for installing a Windows
networkdriver. All versions of Windows may not respond the same.
The typical steps for installing under Windows 95/98/2000/ME.
PCs are as follows:
1. Restart Windows 95/98/2000. Make sure you have your SMC
Installation CD and Windows 95/98/2000 CD available for driver
installation procedures.
2. "New Hardware Found" window displays and loads "New
Hardware Wizard" program. "New Hardware Wizard" specifies the
network hardware device (controller) to be installed.
Click "Next".
3. Select "Display a list of drivers in a specific location" so that
you can choose the driver you need.Click "Next".
4. You will be prompted to "Install from Disk". Insert the SMC CD
containing the drivers and enter the path to the CD-ROM
(e.g. d:\Drivers \Win95 or Win98) and click "OK". Network card.
Click "Next".
5. Screen will display "SMC1233A-TX 10/100 PCI NIC" Click "OK".
6. our device will be recognised as a "SMC1233A-TX 10/100Mbps
PCI NIC". Click "Next".
7. Your SMC network card is now successfully installed.
Click "Finish".
8. Select "Yes" when prompted to restart the computer..
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