# Overview

Welcome to the User's Guide for the Intel® PRO/100 family of server adapters. This guide covers hardware and software installation, setup procedures, and troubleshooting tips for these adapters.

| NOTE: This guide refers only to drivers and features available on IA-32-based computer platforms and platforms based on the Intel® 64 Architecture. These drivers are not compatible with Itanium®-based computers. For further information, see the other user guides.

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### Installing the Network Adapter

If you are installing a network adapter, follow this procedure.
If you are upgrading the driver software, start with step 5.

1. Make sure that you are installing the latest driver software for the adapter you are installing. Here is a list of supported adapters.

2. Review system requirements.

3. Insert the adapter(s) in the computer.

4. Attach the network cable(s).

5. Install the network driver.

6. For Windows systems, install the Intel® PROSet software.

If you have any problems with basic installation, see Troubleshooting.

You can now set up advanced features, if necessary. The available features and the configuration process varies with the adapter and your operating system.

#### Intel Network Encryption Co-Processor

The Intel PRO/100 S Family of network adapters includes an Intel® 82594ED IPSec Encryption Co-processor. If Windows* XP is enabled for IPSec encryption, it automatically offloads the intensive encryption and authentication functions to the adapter, increasing throughput and decreasing CPU utilization. Tunnel mode processing is off-loaded to the encryption co-processor.

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