1. Power off the PC.

2. Remove the case and the metal or plastic blank covering the expansion slot opening.

3. Insert the new expansion card into the open slot.

4. Secure the expansion card with the screw provided.

5. Put the case back on the computer and power it up.

6. Windows Plug and Play (PnP) should recognize the NIC and install the driver automatically. It may also ask you to provide a copy of the necessary driver if it does not recognize the type of NIC you have installed.

7. If Windows does not start the installation routine immediately, open Control Panel in Category view and choose Add A Device under Hardware And Sound. A list of hardware will appear. Choose the NIC and continue the installation.

8. After installing a NIC, you must hook the card to the network using the appropriate cable (if you’re using wired connections). Attach a patch cable to the connector on the NIC and to a port in the wall (or connectivity device), thus connecting your PC to the rest of the network.