Dynex DX-E101 manual Troubleshooting, To verify that your adapter is correctly installed

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Troubleshooting 11

VERIFY ADAPTER INSTALLATION

If your adapter is not installed correctly, including the network system software or device drivers, your network will not function correctly.

To verify that your adapter is correctly installed:

1Open the Control Panel, then click or double-click the System icon. The System Properties dialog box opens.

2Click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens.

3Double-click Network adapters to display the list of network adapters. You should see Dynex PCI Adapter.

If you see a yellow exclamation point or red “X” over the icon adjacent to Dynex PCI Adapter, your adapter is not installed correctly or may have a problem. Double-click Dynex PCI Adapter to read the explanation of the problem. This information will be helpful if you need to contact Dynex technical support.

VERIFY CABLE CONNECTIONS

•Make sure that the computer(s) you are troubleshooting are connected correctly.

•Each network adapter must be connected to the network with Category 5 UTP cables.

•Examine the network cables and make sure that they have not been damaged. Also, make sure that no electromagnetic interference, like unshielded speakers or appliances on the same circuit, is affecting your network.

•If you are using a hub, router, or switch, make sure that your network cables are not plugged into the Uplink port. The Uplink port is only used when connecting your hub to another hub or switch.

UNDERSTANDING INDICATORS

Your adapter has indicators or lights that can give you information about your network traffic and help you determine problems when troubleshooting.