Summary

Summary

This chapter examined the network adapter card—an essential component in Ethernet and Token Ring networks. The network adapter card performs several functions, including preparing, sending, and controlling the flow of data to the network transmission medium. This chapter also discussed how to install and configure network adapters. Configuration tasks for a network adapter card include setting jumpers and/or DIP switches on the card itself, as well as configuring resource settings (such as IRQ, Base I/O port address, and base memory address) that the operating system must use to communicate with the card.