HP Embedded Firewall manual Removing the Network Driver, Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows

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12Troubleshooting the NIC

Removing the Network Driver

To remove the network driver from your computer, follow the steps for your operating system.

NOTE: Removing the network driver does not result in the removal of the diagnostics software. See “Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program” on page 65.

Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000

The Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 systems do not allow you to uninstall the network driver from the Network and Dial-up Connections window. To remove the network driver:

1Right-click the My Computer icon.

2Select Properties on the pop-up menu. The System Properties screen appears.

3Select the Hardware tab.

4Click Device Manager in the middle panel. The Device Manager screen appears.

5Double-clickNetwork Adapters.

6Right-click the name of the NIC.

7Select Uninstall on the pop-up menu. A warning message appears.

8Click OK to confirm the driver removal.

The network driver is removed. The Device Manager screen appears.

NOTE: The Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 systems do not allow you to uninstall the 3Com Advanced Server technology miniport using the Device Manager. To remove Advanced Server technology features, see “Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features” on page 60.

9Exit the Device Manager and shut down Windows.

To reinstall the NIC driver and software, restart the computer.

To physically remove the NIC from the computer, shut down the system, turn the power off, and remove the NIC from the computer.

Windows NT 4.0

To remove the network driver:

1Double-click the My Computer icon, then the Control Panel icon, and then the Network icon.

The Network screen appears.

2Click the Adapters tab.

3Select the name of the NIC in the Network Adapters box, and then click Remove.

4Click Yes to confirm the removal.

5Click Close to close the Network screen. You are prompted to restart the computer.

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Contents User Guide 10/100 Secure Network Interface CardUnited States Government Legend Contents Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Configuring the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Minimum Installation Requirements Installing and Connecting the NICInstallation Overview Preparing the NIC and the Computer Safety PrecautionsNetwork Environment Cable Required Maximum Cable Length Installing and Connecting the NIC 3CR990B-97 NIC Installing the Network Driver Verifying the Network Driver InstallationInstall without Diagnostic Program-installs the driver only Double click Network ConnectionsWindows 2003 Server Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows XP Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows 2000 Driver Installation Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation Click Have DiskVerifying the Network Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server 5.1 Novell NetWare Driver InstallationInstallation During Novell OS Installation Installation with Novell Already Installed Identifying the Slot NumberChoose Select a driver Select Save parameters and load driverVerifying or Modifying NIC Parameters Load ODINEB.NLMRemoving Drivers from Autoexec.ncf Installing the Driver in Novell NetWare Server Page Linux 2.4 Driver Installation Cd /tmp/3c990/3c990 makeLinux 2.4 Driver Installation Offloading Encryption Processing OverviewSelecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Creating a Security Policy Configuring IPSec in Windows 2003, Windows XP, and WindowsEncryption Type Level Description Clear the Activate the default response rule check box Defining the ConsoleCreating the Policy Select IP Security Policy Management, and then click AddBinding the Filter Creating a FilterCreating the Filter Action Binding the Filter Action Enabling EncryptionDisabling Encryption Select Un-assignInstalling and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads About the Advanced Server Features Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server Features Load Balancing FailoverServer Features Using Other NICs VLANsInstalling 3Com Advanced Server Software Verifying the InstallationConfiguring Groups and VLANs Planning the ConfigurationWorking With Server Features Number of VLANsWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Creating a GroupWindows NT Adding NICs to a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP AddressClick Configure Creating a VlanChanging an IP Address Specifying Traffic PrioritiesSaving the Configuration Disabling Load Balancing for a GroupChanging the Primary NIC Removing a NIC from a GroupTroubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration SymptomTipDisplaying NIC Properties Displaying Group PropertiesDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Value Offload Function Enables Enabling OffloadsConfiguring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs Configuring the NIC Default NIC SettingsOption Description Settings DisabledConfiguring the NIC AllConfiguration Methods Method Description RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramStarting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramUsing the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingBooting From the Network BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Disabling the 3Com LogoTroubleshooting the NIC Interpreting the NIC LEDs3CR990B-97 NIC State MeaningTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Accessing 3Com Support Databases Accessing the 3Com KnowledgebaseAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked QuestionsProblems or Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Failed Installation Troubleshooting the Network Connection Tip DescriptionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting a Network ConnectionTroubleshooting Hubs RJ-45 Cabling Pinouts Copper NIC OnlyWindows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Removing the Network DriverWindows NT Windows 98 SE From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel Removing 3Com DynamicAccess Advanced Server FeaturesNetWare Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab DescriptionRunning the NIC Test Running the Network TestClick Perform NIC Test Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramViewing Network Statistics Enabling the Icon Removing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramDisplaying Network Statistics Running NIC Diagnostics 3CR990B-97 NIC Specifications HardwareNetwork Interface Standards Conformance3CR990B-FX-97 NIC Specifications Cabling Requirements RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Installing the 3Com DMI Agent About the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Click NIC Software Click Install 3Com DMI Agent NowSystem Requirements Network Management 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