Microsoft KB Archive/256943

= HOW TO: Enable 802.1p Support in Windows 2000 =

Article ID: 256943

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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SUMMARY
 * Enabling 802.1p on a Supported Network Adapter



SUMMARY
Many network adapters support 802.1p media access control-layer network traffic prioritization. 802.1p is not enabled by default on network adapters that support it.

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Enabling 802.1p on a Supported Network Adapter

 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Network and Dial-up Connections.
 * 2) Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
 * 3) Click Configure, and then click the Advanced tab.
 * 4) If 802.1p is supported for this network adapter, it is listed in the Property box. Click 802.1p Support, and then click Enable in the Value box.
 * 5) Click OK, and then click OK.

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