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Compaq d330 - Desktop PC Manual

Network & internet communications guide
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Network & Internet
Communications Guide
Business Desktops
Document Part Number: 312968-001
February 2003
This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network
interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select
models. It also provides information about Internet Service Providers
and solving Internet access problems.

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  • Page 1 Network & Internet Communications Guide Business Desktops Document Part Number: 312968-001 February 2003 This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select models. It also provides information about Internet Service Providers and solving Internet access problems.
  • Page 2 HP, Hewlett Packard, and the Hewlett-Packard logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Network Communications Ethernet Network Structure..........1–2 NIC-Based Alerts .

  • Page 5: Network Communications

    Network Communications The following items are covered in this section: ■ Ethernet Network Structure ■ Network Interface Controller (NIC)-Based Alerts ■ Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Support ■ Interpreting the Network Status Lights ■ Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities ■ Installing Network Drivers This section provides information about Ethernet networks and the hardware connectors and software device drivers that allow you to access an Ethernet network.

  • Page 6: Ethernet Network Structure

    Network Communications Ethernet Network Structure All Ethernet networks include some combination of the following elements: Ethernet cable Drop cables Information packets Workstations Ethernet Network Structure Refer to the Hardware Reference Guide for network connector identification and connection instruction. 1–2 www.hp.com Network &...

  • Page 7: Nic-Based Alerts

    Network Communications NIC-Based Alerts Some NICs feature Alerting Capabilities, which allow a system administrator to monitor the computer over the network remotely. The computer can send hardware and operating system alerts over the network before the operating system is loaded, while the operating system is loaded, while the computer is in low power states, and when the computer is powered off.

  • Page 8: Interpreting The Network Status Lights

    Management Guide or to the Remote Management Administrators Guide. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the Remote Management Setup Utilities and is available on the http://www.compaq.com. Support Software CD or at ✎ For information on filtering out unintentional Wake-On-LAN events, refer to any additional documentation provided for the NICs advanced diagnostics/configuration utility.

  • Page 9: Disabling 802.3U Auto-Negotiation Capabilities

    Network Communications ■ Operating Speed light—illuminates during 1000 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. The color of the light identifies the operating speed. Some NICs include only two network status lights where link (light on) and activity (light blinking) are indicated by one light and 1000-Mbps or 100-Mbps operation is indicated by the second light.
  • Page 10 Network Communications 7. Select Link Speed/Duplex Mode in the Property list box. 8. Change the speed and duplex values to the appropriate values, depending on the capabilities of the network. 9. Click OK. You may be prompted to restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 11: Installing Network Drivers

    HP. If it ever becomes necessary to reinstall the operating system, use the Compaq Restore Plus! CD. Complete instructions for installing the network device drivers are available as ASCII text files, located in the C:\COMPAQ\NIC directory.

  • Page 13: Internet Communications

    Internet Communications The following items are covered in this section: ■ Choosing an Internet Service Provider ■ Content Advisor ■ Solving Internet Access Problems Choosing an Internet Service Provider An Internet service provider (ISP) gives you the dial-up (telephone or cable networking) access and software you need to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 14: Content Advisor

    Internet Communications ■ ISPs typically offer a variety of service plans for different customers’ needs. Be sure to review and compare plans, services offered, and price to find the provider that is right for you and your needs. Content Advisor The Internet provides you with access to a wide variety of information, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer.
  • Page 15 Internet Communications If you have previously enabled Content Advisor: 1. Select Start > Settings >Control Panel. 2. Double-click Internet Options. 3. Click the Content tab. 4. To change the settings: a. Click the Settings button. Type your password and click OK. b.

  • Page 16: Solving Internet Access Problems

    Internet Communications 3. Click the Content tab. 4. To change the settings: a. Click the Settings button. Type your password and click OK. b. Click a category in the list, then drag the slider to set the limits you want to use. Repeat this process for each category you want to limit.
  • Page 17 Internet Communications Solving Internet Access Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Unable to connect to the The CAT5 10/100 Connect the CAT5 10/100 cable Internet. (continued) cable is disconnected. between the cable modem and the computers’s RJ-45 connector. (If the connection is good, the “PC” LED light on the front of the cable/DSL modem will be on.
  • Page 18 Internet Communications Solving Internet Access Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Internet takes too long to Modem is not set up Verify that the correct modem speed download Web sites. properly. and COM port are selected. Windows 2000 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  • Page 19 Internet Communications Solving Internet Access Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Internet takes too long to Modem is not set up Verify that the correct modem speed download Web sites. properly. (continued) and COM port are selected. (continued) (continued) Windows XP 1.

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