Installing the interface cards – Network Instruments WAN Probe Kit User Manual

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Installing the Interface Cards

Installing the Interface Cards

Have the computer manual available and if necessary, a key or screwdriver
to open the cover.

1.

Install the Network Instruments Probe Software as described in the RMON1/2 &
Advanced Probe User Guide
. You must install this software before you install the
hardware so that Windows will have access to the custom drivers.

2.

Switch off the computer in which the network cards are to be installed.

3.

Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Follow the safety instructions set
out above.

4.

Open the computer cover as described in your computer manual. You may need a
screwdriver or key to loosen the fasteners on the cover.

If you are installing the network cards in a tower computer it is best to lay the
computer on its side so you can apply the correct force to insert the cards
into the PCI bus slots.

5.

Locate two open PCI bus slots on the motherboard. Consult the section in your computer
manual that describes how to install expansion cards in the system motherboard.

6.

Remove the brackets (if any) from the expansion slots. Follow the instructions in your
computer manual.

7.

Remove the interface cards from their antistatic bags.

8.

Insert the interface cards in the appropriate PCI bus slots.

Choose any 2 PCI Slots

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