Installing a NIC

                                         

The NIC is your computer system’s link to the network, and installing one is the

first step required to connect to a network. NICs are manufactured to operate

on specific media and network types, such as 100BaseT Ethernet, 802.11g, or

Token Ring. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation procedures.

If your NIC is of recent vintage, Windows will detect, install, and configure it

automatically.You might need a driver disc or a driver download fromthe manufacturer’s

Web site if you install the latest and greatest Gigabit Ethernet card.