Replacing network card

alguna · 05-31-2009, 05:45 AM

Hello!
How can I check what kind of network card I have (integrated or...) and how can I replace it?
Does this pic help?
http://i44.tinypic.com/10xa9o2.jpg
Red cable is from router (connecting LAN).

johnwill · 05-31-2009, 09:06 AM

Well, a picture isn't going to do us any good. Since it's an integrated adapter, you'd take the exact make/model of the motherboard or the computer if it's a factory build model, and that will lead you to the drivers for your NIC. If it's defective, you'll have to use a PCI NIC, since replacing that one is replacing the motherboard.

05-31-2009, 05:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
alguna Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 23 OS: xp pro, SP3	Replacing network card Hello! How can I check what kind of network card I have (integrated or...) and how can I replace it? Does this pic help? http://i44.tinypic.com/10xa9o2.jpg Red cable is from router (connecting LAN).

05-31-2009, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,131 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Replacing network card Well, a picture isn't going to do us any good. Since it's an integrated adapter, you'd take the exact make/model of the motherboard or the computer if it's a factory build model, and that will lead you to the drivers for your NIC. If it's defective, you'll have to use a PCI NIC, since replacing that one is replacing the motherboard. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience