1) Open Settings.

2) In the left-hand menu, click Network & internet. Then, click Advanced network settings.

3) Locate the adapter for which you wish to adjust the settings, and expand that section using the disclosure arrow. (Most commonly, this is named "Ethernet", but it can vary based on hardware manufacturer or operating system configuration.)

Next to "More adapter options", click Edit.

4) If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.

5) Click Configure.

6) Under the Advanced tab, there is a "Property" box on the left-hand side. Choose Speed & Duplex, Link Speed, Media Type, Connection Type, or the similar box on the left-hand side.

NOTE: This options on this screen can vary by network adapter manufacturer, so each computer will be different.

Once the item under the "Property" box is selected, change the selection in the "Value" drop-down list.

• For TTU residence halls, change it to Auto Negotiate, Auto, AutoSense, or similar.
• For any other on-campus connections, if your port is configured for 1 Gbps, change it to Auto Negotiate, Auto, AutoSense, or similar. If your port is configured for 100 Mbps, change it to 100Base-T Full Duplex, 100Mbps Full Duplex, 100M_FULL or similar.

CAUTION: If you change this setting it may affect your connection in other locations! For instance, if the computer is a laptop and you take it off campus, you may have to set this option back to its default settings.

7) Click OK.

Outcome

Your Windows computer communicates over the network using the optimal settings for your port.