How to Enable NIC

The network interface controller (NIC), also known as network card or network adapter, is hardware that allows a computer to connect and communicate on a network. In the early days of network connectivity, NICs were a peripheral component of the computer. Now NICs are integrated to the motherboard of a computer or included as a chip within the computer. Some computers have multiple NICs installed in the computer, allowing communication with multiple networks.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button and choose "Control Panel."

2. Open the "Network Connections" window. In XP, click "Network Connections." In Vista, choose "Network and Internet," "Network and Sharing Center" and "Manage Network Connections."

3. Right-click your network adapter and choose "Enable." Type the administrator password or confirm the action if prompted.

4. Close the "Network Connections" window and open your web browser to confirm the NIC is enabled.

References

• Enable or disable a network adapter