How to install a USB Network Adapter?

A network adapter card is required to connect a computer to a network or the Internet. Most computers have wireless networking built-in. Older computers may need to have a network adapter added to them before using them on a network. USB Network adapters can come in different models.

To install a USB Network Adapter, proceed as follows:

Shut down your computer to connect the network adapter to an unused USB port on your computer.
Turn the computer on and install the drivers for the Network card. If using Windows as Operative System, it will recognize the newly added hardware and pop up a “Found New Hardware” dialog to complete. Insert the driver CD that came with the network and click through the rest of the new hardware setup wizard to complete the installation. Alternatively, the necessary software can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s Web site.
Connect the Network cable to the back of the computer and then to the network outlet, modem, hub, switch, or router.
Once the Network card has been successfully installed set the configuration values for the network card in the software. You will need to input an IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS servers (it is recommended you contact the network administrator to verify the configuration values)
Restart the computer. Once the computer has rebooted, the network adapter is ready to use.

What is a Network Card?

A network card also called Ethernet card, Network Adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC. A network card acts as the interface between a computer and the rest of devices that forms the network.

What types of Ethernet cards are there?

Ethernet cards are also known as network interface cards or network adapters. Ethernet cards are available in several forms:
ISA cards were the first standard for PCs, requiring users to open their computer case for installation

What is the function of a Network Card?

The primary function of a network interface card is to provide a physical link to a computer network. A network card is the physical interface between the computer and the network cable.

How to Enable or Disable a Network Adapter?

Network adapters can normally be enable or disabled through their software. When a network connection suddenly stops functioning, disabling and re-enabling it can repair the problem.

How to install a PCMCIA Wireless Network Adapter?

Most laptops have wireless networking built-in. But if you need to install a wireless network adapter, check out the below instructions:
Insert the wireless card into the available PCMCIA slot of the laptop. There is no need to shut down the laptop.

How to install a PCI Wireless Network Card?

A PCI wireless adapter card connects to a desktop computer’s PCI bus contained inside the computer:
Turn off the computer and unplugged it.

How to install an Internal PCI Network Adapter?

Some old desk computers may need a network adapter added to them before be able to access a network. To install and Internal Network Adapter follow the below steps:
Ensure the computer is powered down and unplugged.

How verify if a Network Adapter is working properly?

First of all if a Network Adapter has been installed and set up properly in a computer, this will have Internet access. For computers running Windows open the Windows Device Manager.

How to know if a Network Adapter is installed on my computer?

You may determine whether a computer already possesses a network adapter looking for an RJ-45 jack on the back of the computer. The RJ-45 jack appears similar to a phone line jack but is slightly larger.

How many types of Network Adapters are there?

A network adapter interfaces a computer to a network. It is typically a small unit of hardware and can be found in different forms as:
PCI adapters fit inside a desktop personal computer often called simply NIC

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