if your switch supports the nway* standard, and both the adapter and switch are set to auto-negotiate, full duplex configuration is automatic, and no action is required on your part. not all switches support auto-negotiation. check with your network system administrator to verify whether your switch supports this feature.

    configuration is specific to the driver you're loading for your operating system. to set a specific link speed and duplex mode, click the link to the appropriate operating system below.

    gigabit speed cannot be forced. it can only be auto-negotiated.

    the settings at the switch must always match the adapter settings. adapter performance may suffer or your adapter may not operate if you configure the adapter differently from your switch.