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4-2 Quick Setup & User’s Guide
Using Network Communications
The personal computer comes with an integrated network interface controller
(NIC) and network device drivers.
NIC-Based Alerts
NIC-based alert support allows a system administrator to remotely monitor
personal computers and Personal Computers over the network. The Personal
Computer can send hardware and operating system failure alerts over the
network before the operating system is loaded or when the Personal Computer
is powered off. Alerts may include:
■ system BIOS hang
■ operating system hang
■ processor missing
■ operating temperature exceeded
Remote Wakeup Support
Remote Wakeup support allows the system administrator to turn on power to a
client computer or Personal Computer from a remote location, through the use
of supported PC LAN management tools.
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Remote Wakeup support is available only when using an RJ-45 network connection.
Refer to “Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown” on page 20, or to the online Remote
Management Administrators Guide. The Remote Management Administrators Guide is included
with the Remote Management Setup Utilities, and is available on the Support Software CD for
Compaq Desktop, Portable, and Workstation Products or at the Compaq Web Site a
www.compaq.com.
Interpreting the Network Status Lights
The integrated NIC includes network status lights:
■ The link/activity light illuminates when the system is physically connected
to an active network light and blinks when the Personal Computer detects
network activity. When the system is connected to a highly used network,
the activity light will remain on almost constantly.
■ The 100TX light illuminates during 100-Mbps operation.
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