November 24th, 2003 12:00

i 'm sorry to ask this question :

What does it mean NIC ?

Thank's

November 24th, 2003 12:00

Thanks Paladin i try  the Inspiron - Network forum...
I thought i was in the good forum ;| ;(
But :
I have no network adapter inside my I8000.
Do you know where i can find a network adapter and how does it look ?
Do you have a sample ?

Nosferalto

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November 24th, 2003 12:00

Nosferalto,

It is possible your laptop does not have a network adapter in it even though the TJ-45 jack is present.  I8000's could be configured with a modem, a network adapter, or a combination of both.  But the external RJ-45 and RJ-11 jacks came on all models.  Device Manager will tell you if there is a network adapter present.

You may get more informed responses to your questions if you post in the Inspiron - Network forum.  This is the Dimension - Network forum for desktop computers.

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November 24th, 2003 12:00

Network Interface Card

To Access the Device Manager Go to My Computer>Right Click and Go To Properties>Hardware>Device Manager

Scroll Down to Network Adapters and Right Click for Properties.  f you see a Yellow Exclamation Point next to the Adapter, more than likely the wrong driver had been loaded.

 

November 24th, 2003 12:00

I've done but i've not a red warning or other warning...
Nosferalto

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November 24th, 2003 12:00

Try removing the NIC (providing it is not a built-in NIC) and re-seating it.  It if is a built-in, go to the Device Manager and see if it has been disabled.

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November 24th, 2003 13:00

Nosferalto,

The I8000 supports CardBus PC cards, so a network adapter such as the Linksys PCM200 would work.  However, other manufacturers such as Netgear, D-Link, Belkin, etc. make similar devices, so any brand name would be fine.

This is a good forum also, :) - but it specializes in Dimension desktop computers.  The folks over in the Inspiron forum understand laptops much better and should be able to answer your infrared question.

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