Changing General NIC Configuration Settings 117Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsThis section describes two NIC configuration methods.Depending on your PC operating system, you can use oneof the following configuration programs: 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program—for PCs runningWindows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, orWindows 95. 3Com Configuration and Diagnostics Programfor DOS—for PCs running DOS and NetWare.Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramThis section describes NIC configuration for PCs runningWindows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, orWindows 95.Before you configure the NIC, make sure that: The NIC is installed in the PC and is connected tothe network. The network driver is installed. The 3Com NIC Diagnostics program is installed.To change the NIC general configuration settings, such asnetwork driver optimization, duplex mode, and media type:1 Open the Windows Start menu.2 Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.DMI 2.0 or 2.0s Configure the NIC remotely usingthe 3Com DMI Agent software.See Installing the 3Com DMI Agenton page 159 for more information.3Com DMI Agent anda DMI-compatiblebrowser or a networkmanagementapplication thatsupports DMI 2.0or 2.0sWindows 2000Advanced TabConfigure the NIC locally asdescribed in ChangingWindows 2000 Property Settings onpage 72.Windows 2000Method Description Requirement(s)
