Installing the network card
in desktop computers | Installing the network
card in laptop computers
Windows 95/98 network card setup guide | Windows
NT network card setup guide Installing the network card in laptop computers
 Inserting
the LAN card
These general instructions apply to most laptop computers. Refer
to the manual that accompanied your computer for instructions specific
to your machine. To install the card, the power to the computer
should be off. Slide the card into the PC card slot, as shown in
Figure 3. Without forcing the card, push until it seats firmly.
The edge of the card should be flush with the outside of the case.
CAUTION: Forcing the card into the slot may bend the pins inside
the slot. If you don’t know how to insert cards in your computer,
refer to the documentation supplied with your computer on using
PC card (PCMCIA) slots. Do not pull the cable to disconnect the
connector from the card. This may damage the card and make it inoperable.
Some operating systems (such as Windows 95/98) or card and socket
services applications detect the card as soon as you start the computer,
then immediately prompt you for the information required to install
your network drivers. Just follow directions on the screen to install
your card .
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 Connecting
to a network
- If your network card came with a pigtail, see Figure 4 for
connection instructions.
- If your network didn’t come with a pigtail, the network
cable will plug in directly to the port on the network card. In
the following illustration, the pigtail is the shorter cord nearer
the computer.
The next step is to get your operating system to recognize and
use the network card. If your laptop has Windows 95/98 you’ll
need to get the Win 95/98 network card setup
manual. If your laptop has Win NT you’ll need to get the Windows
NT4.0 network card setup manual.
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