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C
HAPTER
7: R
UNNING
NIC D
IAGNOSTICS
IN
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INDOWS
Running the Network Test
Run the Network Test to check the NIC connectivity to
the network.
1 On the Diagnostics screen, click Run Network Test.
The Network Connectivity Test screen appears.
2 Click Start.
If the test passes, the NIC connection to the network is
functioning correctly.
If the test fails:
Make sure that the NIC is properly connected to the
network cable.
Make sure that the hub or switch to which the NIC is
connected is powered on.
Make sure that the cable complies with the proper length
and rating specifications for the network.
3 Click Close.
Running the NIC Test
Run the NIC Test to check the physical components,
connectors, and circuitry on the NIC.
1 On the Diagnostics screen, click Run NIC Test.
The NIC Test screen appears.
2 Click Perform NIC Test.
While the test is running, a progress bar indicates
test progress.
If the test passes, the NIC is functioning correctly.
If the test fails, a message indicates the error type.
Click
Help
in the error message screen to obtain
more information.
3 Click Close.
