Dell Precision WorkStation 210, User Manual

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Using the Network Interface Controller 5-1
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This chapter describes how to connect your computer system to an Ethernet network
using the integrated 3Com Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 3C905 b-TX
network interface controller (NIC). The NIC provides all the functions normally
provided by a separate network expansion card.
The integrated NIC includes a Wakeup On LAN feature that enables the computer to
be started up by a special local area network (LAN) signal from a server management
console. Wakeup On LAN capability allows remote computer setup, basic input/
output system (BIOS) upgrades, software downloading and installation, file updates,
and asset tracking after hours and on weekends when LAN traffic is typically at a
minimum. For instructions on using this feature, see “Wakeup On LAN” in Chapter 3.
NOTES: The Wakeup On LAN feature functions even when the computer is turned
off; however, the computer must be plugged into a working electrical outlet at all
times and must be shut down in the normal method expected by the operating
system. Thus, if you disconnect the system power cable from the electrical outlet, if a
power failure occurs, or if you shut down the system abnormally, the Wakeup On LAN
feature will not work.
When Wakeup On LAN is enabled in the System Setup program, the green link
integrity indicator on the NIC connector (see Figure 5-1) remains on when the
computer is turned off.
This chapter also provides instructions for configuring the NIC under the following
operating systems:
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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Microsoft Windows 95
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Microsoft Windows 98
NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 95, or Windows 98 operating system are automatically detected and
installed. Instructions for reinstalling these NIC drivers are included later in this
chapter.