A network card is a device by which computers connect to a network and communicate with each other. Structurally, the network adapter can be an expansion card and can be inserted into a special slot on the motherboard or integrated into the motherboard.
Instructions
Step 1
You can find out the type and model of the network card in different ways. If the device is external, you can see the markings with your own eyes. To do this, disconnect the computer from the power supply, unscrew the screws that hold the side panel of the system unit, and remove it. Remove the network card from the slot and find its characteristics.
Step 2
If the card is integrated, find the motherboard model name. It is usually written over PCI slots or between the CPU and RAM slots. On the manufacturer's website, you can get complete information about the integrated devices.
Step 3
You can get information about devices using Wundows. After the system boots, go to the "Control Panel", double-click the "Administrative Tools" node and click on the "Computer Management" icon. In the console window, click the Device Manager snap-in. A list of system unit components will be displayed on the right side of the screen.
Step 4
Expand the Network Cards node. If the system has detected a network adapter and installed a driver for it, the device model will be displayed in the list. If a network card is not identified, it is placed in the Other Devices list and marked with a yellow question mark.
Step 5
To open the context menu, right-click on the network card icon and select "Properties". In the "Information" tab in the list, check the item "Codes (ID) equipment". Information about the device is contained in a 4-digit code after the letters DEV (Device - "Device"), about the manufacturer - after the letters VEN (Vender - "Manufacturer").
Step 6
Go to PCIdatabase.com and enter the manufacturer's code in the Vendor Search field, and the device code in the Device Search field. The program will display the name of the manufacturer and the model of the network card.
Step 7
You can use third-party programs to get device information. Download the free PC Wizard utility from the developer's site and run it. In the "Hardware" section, click on the "General Information" icon. On the right side of the screen, the program will display information about the components of the system unit, including the network adapter.
