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TG-3468
Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Rev: 1.0.1
1910010555
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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. is a registered trademark of TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Copyright © 2012 TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO.,
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 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 guarante
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For the following equipment: Product Description: Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Model No.: TG-3468 Trademark: TP-LINK We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives: Directives 2004 / 108 / EC, Directives 2006 / 95 / EC The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative d
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CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2 1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Features .......................................................................................................
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Package Contents The following contents should be found in your box: One TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Quick Installation Guide One Resource CD for TG-3468, including: • Drivers • User Guide • Other Helpful Information Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor. Conventions The “Adapter” mentioned in this user guide stand
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the product The TG-3468 10/100/1000Mbps PCI EXPRESS Gigabit Network Adapter is a highly integrated and cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet Adapter which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab specifications. TG-3468 keeps low cost and eliminates usage barriers. It is the easiest way to upgrade a network from 10/100Mbps to 1000 Mbps. It supports 10/100Mbps network speed automaticall
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Chapter 2. Installation Guide 2.1 Hardware Installation To install the adapter, please follow these steps listed below: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables. 2. Remove your computer’s case cover. 3. Locate an available PCI Express slot. 4. Remove the screw that secures the back plate (the small piece of metal that covers the opening for PCI Express card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the back
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Figure 2-2 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows Vista 2.2 Software Installation The section will guide you through the installation procedures for Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Please carefully follow the steps. 2.2.1 For Windows XP 1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Right-click the icon My Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage. Figure 2-3 4
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 3. The Computer Management screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-4. Click Device Manager, and then you will see the various options on the right. Click Network adapters, and then from the drop-down list please find the new network adapter Realtek RTL 8168B/8111B Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.20) you have installed. Right-click it, and then select Update Driver…. Figure 2-4 4. The Hardware Update Wizard window will show up as s
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Figure 2-5 5. Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next. Figure 2-6 6
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 6. Click Have Disk…. Figure 2-7 7. Click Browse…. Figure 2-8 7
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 8. Find the right product model （TG-3468 ） and operation system (Windows XP) in the resource CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open. Figure 2-9 9. Back to the Install From Disk screen, click OK. Figure 2-10 8
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 10. Click Next. Figure 2-11 11. The Hardware Installation screen will pop up as shown in Figure 2-12; select Continue Anyway. Figure 2-12 9
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 12. Wait a few seconds for the installation. Figure 2-13 13. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 2-14 10
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 2.2.2 For Windows 7 1. Insert the TP-LINK Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Right-click the icon Computer on the desktop, and then click Manage. Figure 2-15 3. The Computer Management screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-16. Click Device Manager, and then you will see the various options on the right. Click Network adapters, and then from the drop-down list please find the new network adapter Realtek RTL 8168B/8111B Family PCI-E Gig
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 4. The next screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-17. Select Browse my computer for driver software. Figure 2-17 5. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, and then click Nex t . Figure 2-18 12
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 6. Click Have Disk… in the screen as shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19 7. Click Browse… in the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-20. Figure 2-20 8. Find the right product model (TG-3468) and operation system (Windows 7) in the resource CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open. 13
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter Figure 2-21 9. Back to the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-22, click OK. Figure 2-22 10. Click Yes in the Update Driver Warning window to continue the installation. Figure 2-23 14
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TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter 11. Click Next in the next screen as shown in Figure 2-24. Figure 2-24 12. Select Install this driver software anyway in the Windows Security window as shown in Figure 2-25. Figure 2-25 15
