Network Adapter Cards

Network Adapter Cards

A network adapter card is a hardware device that installs in a PC and provides an interface from a PC to the transmission medium. Most PC networks, including Ethernet and Token Ring networks, use network adapter cards. The network adapter card is thus an essential part of networking, and an understanding of network adapter cards is crucial for any networking professional. This chapter examines the role of the network adapter card and describes the processes of installing and configuring network adapter cards. In addition, this chapter discusses how to resolve hardware conflicts related to network adapter cards.

Chapter 10 targets the following objective in the Implementation section of the Networking Essentials exam:

Given the manufacturer’s documentation for the network adapter, to install, configure, and resolve hardware conflicts for multiple adapters in a Token Ring or Ethernet network

Further Information

Defining a Network Adapter Card
Installing Network Adapter Cards
Configuring Network Adapter Cards
Resolving Hardware Conflicts
Summary
Exercises