Re: Changing NIC

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From: MCTrainer (swb_mct_at_msn.com)
Date: 03/25/04 

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:50:05 -0600

This works - may not be official

Note the current network settings on the LAN Adaptor under Control Panel >
Networking, including on the wins tab.

Shutdown and replace the NIC.

Restart in SafeMode with Networking

Manually reconfigure the Adaptor per original settings

Restart Normally

"jmlesq" <nospam@spamisbad.com> wrote in message
news:OwXGLjqEEHA.684@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> SBS Premium, ISA not yet up, Netgear FVS318 router/firewall, cable modem,
> static ip.
>
> I need to change the LAN Nic. Is there a recommended procedure?
>
> Here are the options I'm considering:
> 1) Disable the LAN connection, remove NIC from device manager, reboot and
> install new NIC, run ICW.
>
> 2) Install loopback adapter, reboot, remove NIC. Reboot and install new
> NIC,
> run ICW.
>
> 3) Install new NIC, reboot, configure new NIC, reboot, remove old NIC.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
>

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