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vHardware status. This is the current status of the NIC. The status is represented by the following values that correspond to the NDIS_HARDWARE_STATUS-type values:

Status

NDIS_HARDWARE_STATUS-type

Explanation

 

value

 

 

 

 

Ready

NdisHardwareStatusReady

The NIC is available and capable

 

 

of sending and receiving data over

 

 

the wire.

 

 

 

Initializing

NdisHardwareStatusInitializing

The NIC is initializing.

 

 

 

Resetting

NdisHardwareStatusReset

The NIC is resetting.

 

 

 

Closing

NdisHardwareStatusClosing

The NIC is closing.

 

 

 

Not Ready

NdisHardwareStatusNotReady

The NIC is closed, shut down, or

 

 

broken.

 

 

 

vRing state. This is the state of the NIC with respect to entering the ring. The ring state is represented by the following values that correspond to the NDIS_802_5_RING_STATE values:

Status

NDIS_802_5_RING_STATE value

Explanation

 

 

 

Open

NdisRingStateOpened

This specifies an open ring.

 

 

 

Closed

NdisRingStateClosed

This specifies a closed ring.

 

 

 

Opening

NdisRingStateOpening

This specifies a ring that is

 

 

opening.

 

 

 

Closing

NdisRingStateClosing

This specifies a failure of a ring

 

 

open operation.

 

 

 

Open Failure

NdisRingStateOpenFailure

The NIC is closed, shut down, or

 

 

broken

 

 

 

Ring Failure

NdisRingStateRingFailure

This specifies a failure of a ring.

 

 

 

vRing status. This indicates the last ring status, which corresponds to the NDIS token-ring ring status codes (OID_802_5_CURRENT_RING_STATUS) as listed in the following table:

Status

OID_802_5_CURRENT_RING_STATUS

 

 

Signal Loss

NDIS_RING_SIGNAL_LOSS

 

 

Hard Error

NDIS_RING_HARD_ERROR

 

 

Soft Error

NDIS_RING_SOFT_ERROR

 

 

Transmit Beacon

NDIS_RING_TRANSMIT_BEACON

 

 

Wire Fault

NDIS_RING_LOBE_WIRE_FAULT

 

 

Auto Removal Error

NDIS_RING_AUTO_REMOVAL_ERROR

 

 

Remove Received

NDIS_RING_REMOVE_RECEIVED

 

 

Counter Overflow

NDIS_RING_COUNTER_OVERFLOW

 

 

Single Station

NDIS_RING_SINGLE_STATION

 

 

Ring Recovery

NDIS_RING_RING_RECOVERY

 

 

vAnalysis. A summary of the operational status and suggestions for correcting problems are displayed in this section of the NIC Status tab.

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Contents User’s Guide First Edition April Contents Appendix A. CD-ROM content and software packages If YOU Download or USE this Program YOU Agree to These Terms Vi IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter About this manual Who should read this manualHow this manual is organized Related publications Adapter installation checklist Package contents Automatic Configuration and Power Interface AcpiEnvironment limitations on number of adapters Wake on LANPage IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Installing the adapter hardware Installing the adapterSelecting adapter cables STP and UTP cables Software installation Operating System Directory Novell NetWare 3.12 Server Environment DOS with Windows VersionServer driver installation in new NetWare 3.12 Server STARTUP.NCFServer driver installation in existing NetWare 3.12 Server Novell NetWare 4.11 Server Select Edit STARTUP.NCF File and press EnterServer driver installation in new NetWare 4.11 Server Server driver installation in existing NetWare 4.11 Server Software installation Novell NetWare 5.0 Server Server driver installation in existing NetWare 5.0 Server Select Driver Options → Configure network driversNovell Client DOS/Windows Select Save parameters and load driverOS/2 Ndis 2 device driver using Mpts OS/2 Ndis 2 device driver using other installation programs OS/2 Novell NetWare RequesterDOS Ndis DOS Novell NetWare Requester 16-bit Windows NT Version Select Start → Settings → Control Panel Windows IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Select Finish to continue the installation Select Device Manager Installing the driver when Windows 98 is already installed Windows This wizard searches for updated drivers for Adapter name Updating the driver when Windows 2000 is already installed Novell IntranetWare Client for Windows NTNovell Client for Windows Windows for Workgroups with NdisRunning Managed Driver Upgrade locally Running Managed Driver Upgrade remotely Option ExplanationIBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Problem solving Starting the troubleshooting processUsing Troubleshooting Utility Symptom SolutionInstalling Troubleshooting Utility Starting Troubleshooting UtilityWindow / Tab Task Viewing adapter analysis information Status NDISHARDWARESTATUS-type Explanation Value Status NDIS8025RINGSTATE value ExplanationStatus Viewing the event log Running adapter diagnostics Running 4/16 Mbps diagnosticsUnderstanding the adapter LEDs and labels Understanding the adapter LEDs Amber Green ExplanationSolving problems with driver installation Understanding the adapter labelsAmber Green Explanation Action Environment Message Type and ActionSolving an adapter communication problem Using PcisetupDOS, Novell, Windows, or Windows 95 adapter driver not Tech tips and frequently asked questions OS/2Windows NT Contacting IBM product supportIBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix A. CD-ROM content and software packages Operating System DirectorySoftware packages Diskette imagesPackage Description Executable Image Description ExecutableProduct documentation IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix B. Ndis 2 device driver parameters PROTOCOL.INI files, see on page 58 and onParameter Explanation Valid values 14 to 18,000Valid values 1 to Valid values 256 to 18TxPriMax Valid values 0 toDisable AutoPeer Xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxValid values PortNumber PriorityValueSection a Protocol Driver IBM TCP/IP V1.2 for DOS TCPIPnif Appendix C. Ndis 2 device driver messages LA10001 IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter, VersionIBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix C. Ndis 2 device driver messages User Action None LA10033 Adapter analysis code is User Action NoneLA10044 The Ndis 2.0 Protocol Manager could not be opened LA10045 Could not find the PROTOCOL.INI file imageIBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix D. Novell NetWare Server driver parameters Load Ibmtrpo line in the AUTOEXEC.NCF fileAdapter Features document Token-Ring Adapter Features document RTTS= Valid values 2 toParameter Explanation IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter User Action None IBMTRPO-xx-203 Adapter is using an LAA Appendix E. Novell NetWare Server messagesIBMTRPO-xx-202 Adapter UAA BIA is IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix E. Novell NetWare Server messages User Action None IBMTRPO-xx-233 Adapter analysis code is IBMRNIC.NLM IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Following parameters can be configured in the NET.CFG file Appendix F. Novell NetWare DOS ODI driver parametersM16 Valid values 9 toValid values NO, YES Appendix G. Notices Trademarks Safety Information IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Appendix G. Notices IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Norm EN Statement Hinweis zur Elektromagnetischen Verträeglichkeit Emvg Other Electronic Emission Notices for UTP MediaIndustry Canada Class a Emission Compliance Statement Appendix G. Notices IBM Power Cord Part Used in These Countries Number IBM License Agreement for Productivity AidsIf YOU Download or USE this Program YOU Agree to These Terms NetWare Network Computing Products from IBM Protection and SecurityLabel on documentation must also include the words Warranty Period* Lifetime IBM WarrantyWarranty Service Production StatusExtent of Warranty Limitation of LiabilityIBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Glossary CRC. See cyclic redundancy check CRC Full-duplex. Synonym for duplexLAN. See local area network LAN Open Systems Interconnection OSI architecture Open Systems Interconnection OSI referenceSegment. See cable segment, LAN segment, ring segment IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter Index DOSMpts TXPRIMAX= Txprithresh