Testing the NIC and the Network Connection
3-3
To Modify Configuration Settings
Follow these steps to change configuration settings in a
Windows 95 non–Plug and Play PC:
1
Under Network Parameter, select
I/O Base Address
.
2
In the Set Value selection box, click the scroll arrow to select
the I/O range setting that you wrote down in “Configuring
the NIC” in Chapter 2. See Figure 3-2.
3
Under Network Parameter, select
Interrupt Request Level
.
4
In the Set Value selection box, click the scroll arrow to select
an interrupt request level that matches one of the available
IRQs that you wrote down in “Performing the Preinstallation
Procedure” in Chapter 2. See Figure 2-2.
5
When you have finished changing the settings, click
Next
.
The next step is to test the NIC and the network connection.
Testing the NIC and the Network Connection
It is recommended that you test the NIC and then the network
to verify that each is functioning properly before you continue
the installation.
The NIC Test screen appears, as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
NIC Test Screen
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