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8.Network Neighborhood is empty.

Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. Refer to Windows Help for instructions if you need to install Microsoft Client. Then verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 several times.

9.I am receiving DHCP errors in Windows.

•If you are connecting to a DHCP server, check your cabling connection. If your network requires TCP/IP, check with your network administrator or Windows Help for proper settings.

•If you do not have a DHCP server on your network and your network does not require TCP/IP, you may remove the TCP/IP Protocol from Windows networking. Refer to Windows Help for specific instructions on how to remove one of your computer’s network components, specifically TCP/IP.

10.In Network Neighborhood, I can only see computers running the same operating system as my own computer (e.g., my PC is running Windows 98SE, and it can only see other Windows 98SE computers).

Follow these instructions:

•Select Start, Find, Computer, and enter the name of the computer in the Network Neighborhood window that appear. Click Find Now.

•Make sure you are using the same protocol(s) and workgroup name on the computers.

1.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel on two computers running different Windows operating systems.

2.Click the Network icon, choose the Configuration tab, and click the Identification tab for the Workgroup name. Compare the protocols on both computers and make sure they are the same. If any protocols are missing, refer to Windows Help to install any needed protocol(s).

•If all computers are using the same protocol(s) and Workgroup name, and Windows 98SE computers can’t see Windows Me computers, enable NetBIOS on all the computers using Windows 98SE and Windows Me. Perform the following steps:

1.The IPX/SPX-compatible protocol should be installed on all Windows computers (refer to Windows Help if you need to add this protocol).

2.Bring up the properties of the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol by clicking Start, Settings, and Control Panel.

3.Double-click the Network icon.

4.Choose the Configuration tab and highlight IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol.

5.Click Properties.

6.To install NetBIOS, click the NetBIOS tab.

7.Check the box next to I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX.

8.Click the OK button, and click OK again.

9.Windows will copy the appropriate files to your computer. When asked to restart your PC, remove any disks or CDs from your computer, and click OK.

10.Be sure to perform steps 1-9 for all computers that are having trouble seeing your entire network.

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Common Problems and Solutions

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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 Installing the Driver for Windows XPOverview 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 Adapter Configuration Accessing the Adapter’s 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 Shared Resources Appendix B Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Glossary 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter 10/100/1000 Gigabit Network Adapter Model Appendix D SpecificationsPort Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationAppendix G Contact Information
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