Internet or even a small network is possible only when systems are interconnected, enabling them to share information seamlessly. This connectivity is facilitated by the Ethernet adapter within the system, which plays a critical role in network communication. For situations requiring extended connectivity over long distances or where power is also needed through the same cable, solutions like the Enable-IT ethernet extender and poe extender uses come into play. These devices enhance the range and capability of Ethernet networks, ensuring stable and efficient connections across larger setups. Ethernet cables or LAN cables are plugged into the input port of the Ethernet adapter, which, like other hardware components, can be removed if needed.
Go to My Computer Directory
Double click on “My Computer.” which is usually on your desktop. If it is not in the desktop, then go to start menu and check for My Computer. Then click once on “Start” menu “My Computer” and click once on it. My Computer is like a single directory which consists of a big folder. It consists of all local drivers installed in your computer. Click once on your hard disk. The disk will have a letter next to it, and usually looks like this: “Local(C)”.
If you navigate hover your any one of the local disk it will display the size and name of that particular disk. If you once right click on any local disk, you can see a list of operations that can be done on that particular disk. In that list, go to “Properties” and click once on it.
Open Device Manager
Once again, the properties also have its own list of operations that it can perform. It consists of series of tabs which pertains to different parts of system. From that click once on “Hardware” tab. This hardware tab again contains three different sections as device manager, hardware profiles and drivers. Click once on the drive that has “Disk drives” under “Type.”
Network Adapters
All the installed devices will be displayed on the device manager page. The tree view gives you the complete structure of all the devices which are installed in your computer. You just select the driver which you wish to do some operation. Click once on “Properties” at the bottom right of the “Hardware” tab. Look for the Ethernet Adapter in that list. It won’t be given as such and it will be sub item under Network Adapters. Search this from the list and choose the plus sign to explore the actual device which is written with model number and name. To select it, click it once.
Remove the Ethernet Adapter
Click on the “Network Adapters” tab in the “Properties” dialog box and click “Uninstall.” A warning will pop up letting you know that you are about to uninstall the device from your system. Click “OK” to uninstall the device and “Cancel” if you do not want to uninstall the Ethernet Adapter. Click “OK” to close each dialog box.
