EtherLink PCI Network Interface Card User Guide | Changing General NIC Configuration Settings | | |
Changing General NIC Configuration Settings
Before you configure the NIC, make sure that:
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The NIC is installed in the PC and is connected to the network.
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The network driver is installed.
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The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program is installed.
To change the NIC general configuration settings, such as network driver optimization, duplex mode, and media type:
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Open the Windows Start menu.
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Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.
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Click 3Com NIC Doctor.
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The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.
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Click Help to obtain general information about the function of a screen. To obtain specific information about any topic on a screen, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner of the screen, move it over a topic, and click once. |
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If your PC has more than one NIC installed, open the Network Interface Card (NIC) list box and select the NIC to be configured.
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Click the Configuration tab.
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The Configuration screen appears.
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Under Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed.
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For a description of each setting, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner of the screen, move it over a setting, and click once.
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Open the Set Value list box and select a new value from the list of available options.
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Repeat the process to change any other configuration setting.
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To undo changes and return the settings to their previous values, click Undo Changes.
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To return the settings to the factory default settings, click Set Factory Defaults.
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Click OK to save the changes and exit the program.