NIC Configurator 2023 is a powerful software tool that simplifies the management of network adapter advanced settings across multiple computers from a central server console.
It’s a great way to maintain consistent network configurations across your systems! Download the trial version today and get all features for use with 5 computers.
With it, you can configure and monitor settings such as Wake on Lan, Speed and Duplex, TCP Offloads, and more. The tool ensures compliance with network adapter policies and automatically adjusts settings when needed.
The NIC Configurator client monitors network adapter connection status and these advanced settings to automatically ensure they always match NIC policies you create, even if your network adapter selections spread across multiple computers and NIC brands.
When a network adapter setting does not match its NIC policy setting, NIC Configurator will detect this non-compliant status and optionally (if auto configure is enabled) modify the network adapter properties to match the settings in your NIC policy. A notification is also sent via text or e-mail which shows the non-compliant computer, network adapter, and NIC properties.
This is also displayed on the NIC Configurator Compliance Monitor screen.
Managing network adapter advanced settings on workstations and servers can be beneficial for several reasons:
Security: You can use NIC Configurator 2023 to disable features that are not needed for your network, such as Wake on LAN, which could be exploited by attackers. NIC Configurator 2023 can help enforce security policies by ensuring that all devices have the correct network adapter settings, thereby reducing the risk of misconfigurations.
Performance: Adjusting settings like Speed and Duplex, TCP Offloads, and Wake on LAN can optimize network performance. For example, setting the correct speed and duplex mode ensures efficient communication between devices.
Troubleshooting: Sometimes network issues arise due to misconfigured settings. By managing these settings centrally, you can quickly identify and resolve problems across multiple computers.
Consistency: NIC Configurator 2023 allows administrators to manage network adapter settings on multiple computers simultaneously. This means you can ensure that all devices have consistent and secure configurations, reducing the risk of misconfigured devices becoming vulnerabilities.
Remember, you don’t need to change settings individually; NIC Configurator streamlines the process!
The following 64-bit operating systems are supported:
- Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 7
NIC Configurator 2023 requires modifying Group Policy.
NIC Configurator Manages the Below Network Adapter Properties Across Computers:
Power Management Speed and Duplex Jumbo Packet Flow Control Shutdown Wake-On-Lan ARP Offload
Auto Disable Gigabit
Energy Efficient Ethernet
Green Ethernet
NS Offload
Interrupt Moderation
IPv4 Checksum Offload
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4)
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6)
Network Address
Priority VLAN
Receive Buffers
Receive Side Scaling
TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4)
TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6)
Transmit Buffers
UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4)
UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6)
Wake on Magic Packet
Wake on pattern match
WOL & Shutdown Link Speed
