D-Link DFE-538TX User Manual
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Troubleshooting
A network can be simple to install and maintain. However, occasionally something
might go wrong. The best approach to troubleshooting network problems is to start
at the very simplest level and work your way up.
might go wrong. The best approach to troubleshooting network problems is to start
at the very simplest level and work your way up.
Verify Each Computers Identification
If more than one computer on your network has the same "Computer Name,"
communications may be negatively affected. Also, each computer must have the
same "Workgroup" name to communicate properly. Use the steps in Networking
Basics to ensure that each computer on your network has a unique "Computer
Name" and identical "Workgroup."
communications may be negatively affected. Also, each computer must have the
same "Workgroup" name to communicate properly. Use the steps in Networking
Basics to ensure that each computer on your network has a unique "Computer
Name" and identical "Workgroup."
Verify Network Adapter Installation
If your Network Adapters were not properly installed, including the Network
System Software or device drivers, your network will not function properly. Use
these steps to verify that your Network Adapter are properly installed:
System Software or device drivers, your network will not function properly. Use
these steps to verify that your Network Adapter are properly installed:
1. Double-click the "System" icon in the Control Panel.
2. Select the "Device manager" tab on top of the "System Properties" dialog box.
3. Double-click "Network adapters" if you do not see any items branching out.
2. Select the "Device manager" tab on top of the "System Properties" dialog box.
3. Double-click "Network adapters" if you do not see any items branching out.
You should see "D-Link DFE-538TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter branching out
after double-clicking "Network adapters."
after double-clicking "Network adapters."