TP-Link TF-3200 User manual

TF-3200
10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010552

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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:
•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.
•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.

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
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
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: 10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
Model No.: TF-3200
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

CONTENTS
Package Contents .................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
1.1 Overview of the product...................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 LED Status ......................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Installation Guide ............................................................................... 3
2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 For WindowsXP.......................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 For Windows 7 .......................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 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:
¾One TF-3200 10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾One Resource CD for TF-3200, 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 stands for TF-3200 10/100Mbps PCI Network Adapter
without any explanations.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the product
The TF-3200 10/100M PCI Network Adapter is a highly integrated and cost-effective Fast
Ethernet Adapter that provides 32-bit performance, PCI bus controller, and full compliance with
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex
Flow.
The TF-3200 keeps low cost and eliminates usage barriers. It is the easiest way to upgrade a
network from 10 to 100Mbps. Supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps network speed both in
Half-Duplex and Full-Duplex transfer modes, using Auto-Negotiation technology to detect the
network speed. It also can be widely used in most modern Operating System.
1.2 Features
¾Comply with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ethernet standard
¾Compliant to PCI Revision 2.1/2.2
¾PCI local bus single-chip Ethernet controller
¾Supports auto MDI-MDIX Function
¾Supports ACPI, PCI power management
¾Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
¾Full duplex design to double the performance
¾Supports Auto-Negotiation function
¾Supports drivers for Linux, Windows 7 (32bit / 64 bit), Windows Vista (32bit / 64 bit), Windows
2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP
1.3 LED Status
The green LED indicates if the 10 or 100Mbps STP/UTP has been link or not. When the LED
radiate, it indicates the adapter connect to the network at 10/100Mbps speed. Otherwise, it
indicates connection is not available. When the LED glitters, it means the STP/UTP port is
receiving or transmitting data.

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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 slot.
4. Remove the screw that secures the back plate (the small piece of metal that covers the
opening for PCI card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the back plate.
5. Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI 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.
)Note:
When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you will be prompted
'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2); please click Cancel,
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
This 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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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 Other devices, and
then from the drop-down list please find Ethernet Controller. Right-click it, and then select
Update Driver….
Figure 2-4
4. The Hardware Update Wizard window will show up as shown in Figure 2-5. Select Install
from a list or specific location [Advanced]，and then click Next.
Figure 2-5

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5. Select Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next.
Figure 2-6
6. Select Network adapters, and then click Next.
Figure 2-7

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7. Click Have Disk….
)Note: Please do not select any network adapter which h is listed in the window.
Figure 2-8
8. Click Browse….
Figure 2-9

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9. Find the right product model （TF-3200）and operation system (Windows XP) in the
resource CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open.
Figure 2-10
10. Back to the Install From Disk screen, click OK.
Figure 2-11

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11. Click Next.
Figure 2-12
12. The Hardware Installation screen will pop up as shown in Figure 2-13; select Continue
Anyway.
Figure 2-13

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13. Wait a few seconds for the installation.
Figure 2-14
14. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Figure 2-15

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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 2-16
3. The Computer Management screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-17. Click Device
Manager, and then you will see the various options on the right. Click Other devices, and
then from the drop-down list please find Ethernet Controller. Right-click it, and then select
Update Driver Software….
Figure 2-17
4. The next screen will appear as shown in Figure 2-18. Select Browse my computer for
driver software.

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Figure 2-18
5. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, and then click Next.
Figure 2-19
6. Select Show All Devices, and then Click Next.

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Figure 2-20
7. Click Have Disk… in the screen as shown in Figure 2-21.
Figure 2-21
8. Click Browse… in the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-22.

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Figure 2-22
9. Find the right product model (TF-3200) and operation system (Windows 7) in the resource
CD directory and choose the .inf file, and then click Open.
Figure 2-23

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10. Back to the Install From Disk window as shown in Figure 2-24, click OK.
Figure 2-24
11. Click Yes in the Update Driver Warning window to continue the installation.
Figure 2-25
12. Click Next in the next screen as shown in Figure 2-26.
Figure 2-26