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36 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide
Each PCI slot in your computer uses different system resources.
By trying a different PCI slot, you can remove potential resource
conflicts between your PCI adapter and other computer
peripherals.
O Resolve any device conflicts in Windows. You can use Windows
Troubleshooting to ensure that your PCI adapter is not trying to
use computer resources already being used by another piece of
hardware. For more information about resolving device conflicts,
see Windows Help.
The Setup Wizard or Windows is not detecting the connection to
my PCI adapter.
O Make sure that the cables in your network are securely fastened
to the correct ports, and your network card is properly seated in
the correct slot.
Check all of the following connections: power cables, cables
between the adapter and the network, and cables between the
network and the broadband modem.
Ethernet cables closely resemble standard residential telephone
cables. However, The RJ-45 connectors on Ethernet cables are
larger than the RJ-11 connectors on telephone cables. Although
a standard residential telephone connector can be inserted into
an Ethernet port, the port will not function and the cable might
damage your Ethernet device.
O Make sure that the status LED on your PCI adapter is illuminated
when connected to your network. If it is not illuminated, try a
different Ethernet cable or a different network port.
Network and Internet Problems
This section will help you solve common installation and setup
problems as you integrate the Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI
Adapter with a new or existing network.
The PCI adapter is designed to have the software installed before
the hardware; otherwise, the Setup Wizard will not correctly
configure your network settings.
If you replaced your previous network adapter with a Microsoft
adapter, make sure that you disabled all of your previous network
settings and removed all unnecessary cabling. When possible, use
the same cables to reconnect your computer to the network. Doing
so can help prevent connectivity problems.