Disabling The Autosensing Capabilities; Installing Network Drivers - Compaq iPAQ User Manual

Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities

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Installing Network Drivers

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Quick Setup & User's Guide
If Remote Wakeup is enabled, the link/activity light will remain functional
even when power to the Personal Computer is turned off.
Autosensing NICs automatically determine the maximum network operating
speed of the attached network and configure themselves accordingly. The
Personal Computer begins autosensing whenever it loses a valid network link,
for example, if the cable is disconnected.
In addition to determining the network operating speed, the Personal
Computer determines if full-duplex is supported. Full-duplex systems can
transmit and receive information on the network simultaneously. Half-duplex
systems cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
If necessary, you can disable the autosensing capabilities and force the system
to operate in one mode only.
1. Select the Network icon, located in the Control Panel.
2. Select the appropriate NIC in the list box and click Properties.
3. Change the Speed and Duplex values from Automatic/Auto Duplex to the
appropriate values, depending on the capabilities of your network.
4. Exit the Network control application. You will be prompted to restart
Personal Computer in order for the changes to take effect.
100Base-TX operation requires the use of Category 5 UTP cable with an RJ-45 network
connection.
The device drivers in the network software enable the Personal Computer to
communicate with the network.
Device drivers are supplied for the Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 and Windows 95, Windows
98, or Windows 2000 operating systems, depending on which system was preinstalled on the
Personal Computer. If you are using another operating system, device drivers may be installed
from diskettes included with the network operating system or are available from Compaq. If
reinstallation of the operating system ever becomes necessary, use the Compaq Restore CD.
Accessing the Internet & Using Network Communications
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