Hmmm, after installing did you go to the Network ref Pane & see if it said new port detected?
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Open 'System Preferences' and click 'Network.' Press 'OK' when the 'New Port Detected' dialog box appears, then press Apply Now.
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Open Sys Prefs>Network, hopefully you see New Port detected, older OSXes you need to go to Port Configurations first to see it.
The Interface that connects to the Internet, needs to be drug to the top of System Preferences>Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations and checked ON.
10.5.x/10.6.x/10.7.x instructions...
System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.
The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.
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