Edimax EN-9260TX-E V2 User guide

EN-9260TX-E

Quick Installation Guide

09-2012 / v2.0

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different from those shown in this QIG. For more information about this
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Tel: [phone]
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Package Contents

Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Adapter x 1

 Low-profile Bracket x 1

 Quick installation guide x 1

 CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi-language QIG x 1

System Requirements

 PCI Express 1.1 Slot
 CD-ROM Drive
 CPU: Pentium III 1G above or similar
 Memory size: 256MB RAM or above
 Hard Disk: Min. of 100MB disk space

 OS: Novell 5.X/6.X, Windows 98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux 2.4.x
 A RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

LED Status:

There are two LED indicators on the adapter:

• LINK /ACT Indicator

This indicator lights green when the Gigabit Adapter is connected to a
Gigabit Ethernet Network device, and blinks green when transmitting or
receiving data on the network.

• 1000M

This indicator lights green when the Gigabit Adapter is connected at
1000Mpbs.

1. Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, please follow the steps listed below:

A. Turn off your computer and unplug/disconnect all cables, including the

power supply.
B. Remove your computer’s case cover.
C. Locate an available PCI Express slot.

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D. Remove the screw that secures the back plate (the small piece of metal

For Windows XP

that covers the opening for a PCI Express card on the back panel of your
computer), then remove the back plate.

E. Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI Express slot. Do not touch the

metal connector on the adapter.

F. Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the back

plate.
G. Reattach your computer’s case cover.
H. Reconnect the power cord and all other cables to your computer, and
then turn on your computer.

When the hardware has been successfully installed in your computer, you will
be prompted on-screen to follow the “Found New Hardware Wizard”; please
click “Cancel”, and then follow 2. Driver Installation to install the driver for
your adapter.

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2. Driver Installation

For Windows 7/Vista/98SE/ME/2000/XP

A. Please insert the CD included in the package contents into your computer’s

CD-ROM drive.

B. Select the product model EN-9260TX-E.

C. Click Setup Driver.

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D. The wizard will help you install the driver for Windows 7/Vista/98SE/

ME/2000/XP. “Drivers for other operating systems are located in the Drivers
folder of the CD. Please refer to user manual Chapter 2.2 Driver Installation
for further guidance.”

E. Restart your computer to complete the installation.

3. Troubleshooting

A. What should I do if my PC cannot find the new hardware?

Check to see if the network adapter is inserted in the PCI slot properly;
otherwise, please reinsert the adapter.

B. What should I do if my PC cannot identify the new hardware?

Check if you can find the network adapter you’ve installed by going to “My
Computer->Manager->Device Manager->Network Adapter->…” ; if not,

please follow the steps in user manual 2.2 Driver Installation “CD Drivers” to
update the driver.

C. Why am I only getting a network connection speed of 100Mbps instead

of 1000Mbps?

a. Check your Ethernet cable, and make sure you are using CAT-5e or CAT-6

Ethernet cables. Some Cat-5 cables are not capable of running at
1000Mbps.

b. Make sure you are connected to a 1000Mbps switch.

[!] Contact your dealer if problems persist.

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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