HP Deskpro 6000 Compaq Reference Guide Deskpro 4000 and Deskpro 6000 Series of - Page 72

Disabling the Autosensing Capabilities Your computer automatically senses if the attached network supports 10Mbs or 100Mbs and configures itself accordingly. This process of determining the maximum network operating speed is known as autosensing. The computer begins autosensing whenever it loses a valid network link, for example, if the cable is disconnected. In addition to determining the network operating speed, the computer determined if full-duplex is supported. Full-duplex systems can transmit and receive information on the network simultaneously. Half-duplex systems cannot transmit and receive simultaneously. The different modes of operation are: s 100Base-TX, full-duplex s 100Base-TX, half-duplex s 10Base-T, full-duplex s 10Base-T, half-duplex If necessary, you can disable the autosensing capabilities and force the system into the correct operating mode. To set the network operating mode manually, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the Network icon, located in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Compaq Netelligent 10/100 TX Embedded UTP Controller. 3. Select the Advanced Properties tab. 4. Select Media Speed and change the value from AUTO to 10Mbs or 100Mbs, depending on the capabilities of your network. 5. Select Duplex Settings and change the value from AUTO to Full or Half, depending on the capabilities of your network. 6. Exit the Network control application. You will be prompted to restart your computer in order for the changes to take affect. 4-4 Using Network Communications