TG-3468
Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Rev: 1.0.1
1910010555
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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 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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.
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 user’s authority to operate the 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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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 documents
EN 55022:2006+A1:2007
EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010
The product carries the CE Mark
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of Issue: 2012
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
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CONTENTS
Package Contents ....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2
Features ............................................................................................................................. 2
LED Status ......................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 3
Software Installation ........................................................................................................... 4
For Windows XP.......................................................................................................... 4
For Windows 7 .......................................................................................................... 11
For Windows Vista .................................................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Specifications................................................................................... 25
Appendix B: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 26
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Package Contents
The following contents should be found in your box:
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One TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
One Resource CD for TG-3468, including:
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Drivers
User Guide
Other Helpful Information
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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 stands for TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network
Adapter without any explanations.
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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 automatically both in
Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex transfer modes, and 1000Mbps in Full-Duplex transfer mode，using
Auto-Negotiation technology to detect the network speed. It can be widely used in most modern
Operating Systems and includes a boot ROM for Diskless Workstations.
1.2 Features
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Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps transceiver
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Support PCI Express 1.0a
Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
Auto-Negotiation with Next Page capability
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Support pair swap/polarity/skew correction
Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction
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Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Microsoft NDIS5 Checksum Offload (IP, TCP, UDP) and Largesend Offload support
Support Full Duplex flow control (IEEE802.3X)
Support IEEE 802.1p Layer 2 Priority Encoding and IEEE802.1Q VLAN tagging
Support power down/link down power saving
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Support drivers for Linux-2.4.x, Linux-2.6.x, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista
(32bit/ 64bit), and Windows 7 (32bit/ 64bit)
1.3 LED Status
There are four LEDs, including a 10Mbps Link/Act LED, a 100Mbps Link/Act LED, a 1000Mbps
Link/Act LED and a Full Duplex Mode LED.
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The Link/Act LEDs of TG-3468 PCI EXPRESS 10/100/1000M LAN Card indicates Link/Act
status. They will light when connection has been built, and glitter when the adapter transmits
or receives data.
The Full Duplex LED will light when the adapter works in full duplex.
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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
plate.
5. Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI Express slot. Do not touch the metal connector on
the adapter.
6. Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the back plate.
7. Reinstall your computer’s case cover.
8. Plug in the power cord and other cables, and then turn on your computer.
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When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you will be prompted
and then follow the Software Installation steps to install driver for your adapter.
Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP
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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
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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
from a list or specific location [Advanced]，and then click Next.
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6. Click Have Disk….
Figure 2-7
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Click Browse….
Figure 2-8
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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
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12. Wait a few seconds for the installation.
Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Figure 2-13
13. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-14
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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
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 Software….
Figure 2-16
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13. Wait a few seconds for the installation.
Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Figure 2-26
14. Click Close to complete the installation.
Figure 2-27
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computer, so that the installation will take effect.
Figure 2-28
2.2.3 For Windows Vista
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 2-29
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 Software….
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13. Wait a few seconds for the installation.
Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter
Figure 2-40
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Appendix A: Specifications
Normal
Interface
Support PCI Express 1.0a
Buffer Size
Standards
Transmit/Receive On Chip Buffer(48K)support
IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T, IEEE802.3x,
IEEE802.3q, IEEE802.3p
Transmission Rate
10/100/1000Mbps
Connector supported
one 10/100/1000M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 port
Support drivers for Linux-2.4.x, Linux-2.6.x, Windows 7 (32bit /
Software
64bit), Windows Vista (32bit / 64bit), Windows 2000, Windows
XP
one 10M Link/Act LED, one 100M Link/Act LED, one 1000M
Link/Act LED and one Full Duplex Mode LED
LEDs
Safety & Emission
FCC,CE
Environmental and Physical
Operating Temperature 0℃ ~ 40℃
Storage Temperature
Working Humidity
Storage Humidity
-20℃ ~ 70℃
10% ~ 90%
5% ~ 90%
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Appendix B: Troubleshooting
1. What should I do if PC cannot find the new hardware?
Check to see if the network adapter is inserted in the PCI Express slot properly; otherwise, please
reinsert the adapter.
If the problem remains, please try to change another PCI Express slot.
2. What should I do if PC cannot identify the new hardware?
If you couldn’t find the network adapter you’ve installed by going to “(My) Computer > Manager
> Device Manager > Network Adapter >...”; please go to “(My) Computer > Manager >
Device Manager > Other devices > Ethernet Controller”，and then follow the rest steps of
software installation to update driver.
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