Chapter 8: The Network Adapter Manager
Windows 2000 and XP
Windows 2000 and XP have more advanced device handling capabilities than Windows 95, 98, NT, and Me. If more than one network card is detected, Windows 2000/XP automati- cally routes network traffic through the card that provides the highest transmission speed.
Generally a wireline LAN card (such as an Ethernet card) provides faster transmission speed than a wireless card (such as the AirCard). If, for example, you have an AirCard and an Ethernet card installed and active on your laptop, Windows routes network traffic through the Ethernet card because it offers the higher transmission speed. If you then want to take the computer to another location, you can stop the Ethernet card (see below), disconnect the cable to the Ethernet card, and Windows 2000/XP automatically begins routing network traffic through the AirCard.
Since Windows 2000/XP has this enhanced method of handling multiple PC cards, the Network Adapter Manager does not allow you to switch cards from the shortcut menu in this operating system.
In Windows 2000/XP you can control which card is the primary card by stopping the cards you do not want to use.
To stop a card:
1.Click the PC Card icon in the status area.
2.A listing of active cards is displayed.
Windows 2000
Windows XP
3.Click the card you want to stop.
Installation and Use on Notebook PCs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rev 3.3 May.02 |
|
|
|
|
| 97 |
|
|
|
