How to disable internal network card?

Question

I want disable my inspiron's internal 811b card and use upgrade netgear 811g pc card. Can someone supply the 411? Thanks in advance. Ed

Jerry Park · Answer

[Windows XP] Start|Network Connections Right click on the connection. In the pop up menu, select Disable.

phil404 · Answer

You should also be able to disable the card in BIOS. Do that and Windows won't even see it.   -phil

kitkitty · Answer

Hi,

The internal wireless card call be disabled in
1)Bios
2)Network Connections
3)Device manager.

I suggest u disable it in the network connections ,so that u can revert it back with less effort if u need to.

-john

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth