Linksys EG1032 V3 manual Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration, Adapter Configuration, General

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10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter

Chapter 7: Configuring the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter in Windows XP or 2000

Overview

Linksys recommends that you use the default settings of the Adapter; however, if you wish to alter the default settings, then follow these instructions to access the Adapter’s configuration in Windows XP or 2000.

Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration

1.If you are using Windows XP, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click System and click the Hardware tab. Proceed to step 2.

If you are using Windows 2000, click Start. Select Settings and click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools and then double-click Computer Management.

2.Click the Device Manager tab and then the + sign next to Network adapters. Right-click the Gigabit Network Adapter, and click Properties.

3. The General tab will appear. Make changes to the Adapter’s configuration using this and four additional tabs.

Figure 7-1: Device Manager for Windows XP or 2000

Adapter Configuration

The Adapter offers five configuration tabs: General, Advanced, Driver, Resources, and Power Management.

General

You will be able to access the Device usage feature and start the troubleshooter from this tab. Click the OK button to save any change.

Figure 7-2: General Tab for Windows XP or 2000

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Contents Gigabit Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingPort and LEDs List of FiguresGeneral Tab for Windows XP or 16 The Utility’s Statistics screen What’s in this Guide? IntroductionIntroduction What’s in this Guide? Adapter’s port and LEDs are located on the metal panel Getting to Know the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network AdapterInsert the Adapter into the PCI Slot Hardware InstallationInstalling the Driver for Windows XP Installing the DriverOverview Driver Installation Complete Confirm Device Removal Uninstalling the AdapterInstall Hardware Device Drivers Installing the Driver for WindowsDriver Location Installing the Driver for Windows Uninstalling the Adapter Add New Hardware Wizard Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium or 98SERestart Computer Device Manager for Windows Me or 98SE Accessing the Adapter’s Configuration Adapter ConfigurationGeneral Driver AdvancedResources Power ManagementGeneral Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Driver Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Power Management Tab for Windows Me or 98SE Welcome Screen Installing the Diagnostic UtilityInstallShield Wizard Complete Utility’s Icon Using the Diagnostic UtilityVlan Utility’s Driver Flow Control screen 13 The Utility’s Driver Offload TCPLarge Send screen Statistics DiagnosticsWake on LAN CableCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingRestart your computer Network Neighborhood is empty 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix B Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Glossary 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Appendix D Specifications ModelPort Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationAppendix G Contact Information