Desktop 10/100Mb Network Card

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Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your network, check the following:

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:

1Click Start, then right-click My Computer and click Properties. The System Properties window opens.

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

3Double-click Network adapters to display the list of network adapters.You see Dynex DX-E102 PCI 10/100Mb Network 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 a 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 (unshielded twisted pair) 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 a dedicated Uplink port. The Uplink port is only used when connecting your hub to another hub or switch.