
2 Installation And
Configuration
Installation
The NIC provides an
Connecting To The Network
To attach the NIC to a network, plug the network cable into the NIC connector.
Configuration Tools
There are two parts to a NIC setup:
•Configuring the NIC so it can be seen on the network. This involves
•Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the NIC. Just being able to see the printer on the network does not mean you can automatically print to it. A host has to be told where to send the data.
NOTE: Some network environments do not require any network settings to be configured on the NIC. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.
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