================ 8169 CARDBUS 10/100/1000 NETWORK ADAPTER =============

TCP/IP protocol not works issue on Realtek 8169 cardbus network adapter

Q. Realtek inbox driver for Windows Vista RC1 has software compatibility issue when TCP/IP protcol driver
   tries to bind the LAN miniport driver.
   If the card plugs to slot first and then connects the network cable, the card is not appeared and TCP/IP does not work. 
   'ipconfig /all' does not show the adapter, too.  Device manager could show the adapter.

A. How to use TCP/IP when use 8169 cardbus adapter ?
   
   1. Connect the network cable to adapter first 
   2. and then plug it into cardbus slot.  
   3. The TCP/IP protocol could successfully bind to the LAN driver now and the network works.
   4. You can use 'ipconfig /all' to check the IP address.