Worksheet 891 Internet Search for NIC Drivers
In this worksheet, you will search the Internet for the latest NIC drivers for a network card.
Instructor Note: There are many Internet sites where driver downloads may be found. It is likely there will not be one correct answer. If your students do not have Internet access, perform this lab as a demonstration.
Complete the following table. An example has been provided for you. Drivers are routinely updated. Manufacturers often move driver files to different areas of their websites. Version numbers change frequently. The driver in the example was found by visiting the manufacturer's (www.intel.com) website. A search for the full name of the NIC was used to find the driver download file.
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NIC |
URL Driver Location and Latest Version Number |
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Intel |
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/scripts-df-external/confirm.aspx?httpDown= |
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PRO/1000 pt |
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/df-support/4275/eng/PRO2KXP.exe&agr=& |
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Desktop Adapter |
ProductID=2247&DwnldId=4275&strOSs=&OSFullName=&lang=eng |
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Ver. # 12.0 |
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3COM |
Answers may vary. |
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905CX-TXM |
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Linksys |
Answers may vary. |
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WMP54GX4 |
Continue reading here: Type ipconfigall and then press the Enter key as shown in Figure 85 Figure 85 Sample Output of the ipconfig all Command
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