# Test the Adapter (Optional)

Intel's diagnostic software lets you test the adapter to see if there are problems with the adapter hardware, the cabling, or the network connection.

#### Tests for Windows*

Intel PROSet allows you to run several diagnostic tests, including:

- Connection Test: Verifies network connectivity by pinging the DHCP server, WINS server, and gateway.

- Link Test: Tests the link speed and duplex capabilities of the link partner and reports the optimum settings.

- Cable Tests: Provide information about cable properties.

- Hardware Tests: Determines if the adapter is functioning properly.

To access these tests, select the adapter in Windows* Device Manager, click the link tab, and click Diagnostics. A Diagnostics window displays tabs for each type of test. Click the tab and run the test.

The availability of these tests is hardware and operating system dependent.

#### NetWare*, Linux*, UnixWare*, DOS* Diagnostics

1. If you are not already at a DOS prompt, shut down the OS and start up MS-DOS*.

2. Insert the Product CD or change to the installer directory that contains DIAGS.exe.

3. At the DOS prompt, type: DIAGS and press Enter.

4. If you have more than one adapter in your computer, an Adapter Selection menu appears on the screen. From that menu, select the network adapter you want to test.

5. From the Main menu, select Test adapter and then select the type of test you want to run.

6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each adapter installed in the computer.

Also see Diagnostics.

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