Installation guide

Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties
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Modifying the Advanced Properties
After you have installed the driver software, you can use Table 13 to verify
or change the adapter properties:
Note
After you upgrade the driver software, the Advanced Properties may
change.
Note
The configuration steps in the table may differ slightly if the “Classic
Start Menu” is set on your computer.
Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows
Feature Description Configuration Steps
802.1p QoS The "802.1p QOS" parameter is a
standard that enables Quality of
Service (QoS). It is responsible for
the QoS provisions on the local
segment, and the avoidance of the
“all packets are treated equally”
issue, which falls onto the hub or
switch servicing segment. 802.1p
QOS provides prioritization of
packets traversing a subnet.
1. In Microsoft Windows, right-
click the Network Adapter in
Network Connections and,
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired
Ethernet@WireSpeed value.
Ethernet@
Wirespeed
The Ethernet@WireSpeed
property enables a 1000BASE-T
Ethernet adapter to establish a link
at a lower speed when only two
pairs of wires are available in the
cable plant.
1. In Microsoft Windows, right-
click the Network Adapter in
Network Connections and,
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired
Ethernet@WireSpeed value.