Need info fast.. How can I find NIC speed?

Phjorg · Post by **Phjorg** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 11:57 am

There are computers here at work and I want to know if there is any way to tell the speed of the NIC. The descriptions don't tell me anything in network neibourhood... Is there a program or an option I can set that detects the speed of my card?

bitSLAP · Post by **bitSLAP** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 12:02 pm

All combo cards (ones with a BNC connector aka thinwire) are all 10s.

For twisted pair only: Look at the lights on the NIC card. There should be one for 10/100. If there isn't, then most likely it's only a 10.

bitSLAP · Post by **bitSLAP** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 12:06 pm

Oh and another way is to check the hub or switch they're plugged into. If it's only a 10Base-T hub/switch, then you know it's only connecting at 10. This won't help to much if you want know what the actual card will support.

If it's a 10/100 hub/switch then it should have a 10/100 light for each connection as well. 10 = NIC only supports 10, 100 = well you get the idea.

Frost · Post by **Frost** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 3:47 pm

lol bitslap.

Frost.

Phjorg · Post by **Phjorg** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 5:05 pm

I must be missing something here?? what did he say that was funny?

Anyway, thanks for the help! Your tips were right on! I didn't even think of just checking for the light...