National Instruments Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

3. Make sure you are using the correct drivers.

Verify that you are using the drivers that came with the adapter.

Computer Hangs When Drivers Are Loaded

Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Refer to the PCI/PXI Installation

Tips section for more information.

Diagnostics Pass, But Connection Fails or Errors Occur

• Check the responding link partner.

• Make sure the cable is securely attached, is the proper type, and does

not exceed the recommended lengths.

• Try another cable.

• Make sure the duplex mode and speed setting on the adapter matches

the setting on the switch.

Link LED Does Not Light

• Make sure the network drivers are loaded.

• Check the cable connection.

ACT LED Does Not Light

• Make sure the correct network drivers are loaded.

• The network may be idle.

Adapter Has Stopped Working

• Run the diagnostics. Refer to the Additional Troubleshooting Tools

section.

• Try reseating the adapter in the PCI/PXI slot or try a different slot.

• The network drivers may be corrupt or missing. Try removing and

reinstalling the drivers.

• Try rebooting the computer.

• Try another cable.

• Try a different adapter.

Link LED Is Not Lit When Computer Is Shut Down and Power Is

Connected

Make sure the network cable is attached.