How can I switch what network adapter I use? I have 2 but don't know how to switch to the faster one?

Answer 1

A network needs a router, a PC that can act as the hub, and satellite computers. Each computer requires a network card and the cards have to be compatible. I recently upgraded my router from the b standard to the G standard. I really should upgrade my PC card as well, but it is integrated into the board so I can't. But, since I am using a wired connection then I have a fast network connection already. And the G standard can still handle the older b standard.

I have a notebook computer, and old one that still uses an old b card and Windows 98. I want to replace my notebook so I don't think I am going to wait before upgrading. Since I have the b standard I won't have a problem.

So you need to get a G router and G card for your notebook. Most network cards are integrated to the board of the PC, but yours may not. It is important to have equipment to that is compatible and to get the full use out of it you need to have all your equipment on the G standard. It is less critical for your PC to have the latest network card since a wire is usually fast enough.

Answer 2

Chances are they are both 10/100mb unless you have a newer 1000 or gigabit adapter. The gigabit adapter won't do you any good unless you have a switch capable of 1000mb... and still then, that's pointless if you don't have any other computers on your network that are 1000mb.

If you are concerned with internet speed, most ISPs really aren't over 10mb any way so it doesn't matter which NIC you use.

You can go in to each NIC properties and change the METRIC or you could simply disable the NIC you don't want to use... unless you do have a reason for having two NICs.

Answer 3

It depends on the Operating system that you are using and whether or not the other adapter has been configured and has service to it. In this case I'll assume that you are using windows xp. Click on the start button, choose My Computer on the left you will see three windows the first titled "Systems Tasks" with 3 options, below that is "Other Places - the first option being "My Network Places" - Click on this option to go to your network settings. You should now see options under the title "Network Tasks" one of these options is to "View network connections" - choose this option. You will now be viewing all of your adapters. Right click on the one that's connected and choose "disable". Right click on the one you want to use and choose "enable".

Hope this helps!

If you've got a shortcut to my network places on your desktop then just double click on it to view your adapters then do the "enable/disable" thing