Chapter 6 Using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 2000 Server 63
Note – Microsoft Windowsprovides several different ways to install software.
Follow the instructions in this section, even if you have installed Microsoft Windows
software previously.The SunPCi III 3.2.1 software does not support other methods
of installation.
Toset up virtual Ethernet networking for Windows 2000, follow the steps outlined in
the following procedure,since this procedure explains how to configure the network
adapter.
Note – If you use a static IP address for physical networking and are switching to
virtual networking, and want to use your static IP address, you must remove your
static IP addressin physical networking. If you do not removeyour static IP address
first, you will receive error messages about conflictingIP addresses.
▼How to Add a Virtual Network Adapter
1. On the Windows 2000 desktop, right-click My Computer.
A drop-down menu opens.
2. Choose Properties.
The System Properties dialog box opens.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. Click Device Manager.
The Device Manager window opens with a list of installed device drivers.
5. Double-click Network Adapters.
6. Right-click VIA RHINE II Fast Ethernet Adapter.
7. Click Disable.
A message opens saying that disabling this device will cause it to stop functioning.
8. Click Yes.
9. Close the Device Manager window.
10. Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.
This completes the first section of this task. Proceed with the second section to
complete adding a virtual network adapter.
1. From the Start menu, choose Settings, and then choose Control Panel.