Allied Telesis AT-2701FTXA/SC manual Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems, Chapter

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Chapter 4

Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems

This chapter provides procedures for configuring Ethernet interfaces for AT-2701 series adapters on Linux systems and contains the following sections:

“Overview” on page 52

“Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Linux Systems” on page 53

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Contents Installation and User’s Guide Page This product meets the following standards Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsTranslated Safety Statements Contents PCI PME Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document Contacting Allied Telesis Preface Chapter OverviewAT-2701FTXa/ST Adapter Card DescriptionSC Fiber Optic Adapter State Description Definition Model Naming ConventionsFeatures Supported Operating Systems Allied Telesis Documents Accessing DocumentsContents of Your Shipment Warranty Registration Installing the Hardware System Requirements Reviewing Safety Precautions Installing the Hardware Pre-Installation Checklist Replacing the Bracket Fastening Screws onto Standard Bracket Removing the PC Cover Installing a Network Adapter CardAT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Installing the Hardware AT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Connecting the Network Cables Installing the Driver Software for Windows Overview Shows an example of the search result Downloading the Driver Software for WindowsInstalling the Driver Software for Windows Accessing Device Manager on Windows Accessing the Device ManagerSystem Properties Window on Windows XP Accessing Device Manager on Windows XPClick Device Manager Hardware Page on Windows XPInstalling Driver Software On Windows Installing the Driver Software for WindowsSelect Browse my computer for driver software Select Update Driver SoftwareInstalling Driver Software On Windows XP Select No, not this time Select Update DriverSelect Install from a list or specific location Advanced Hardware Update Wizard Click Finish Updating Driver on Windows Updating the Driver Software for WindowsDevice Manager with an Expanded List on Windows Updating Driver on Windows XPNetwork Adapters on Windows XP Installing the Driver Silently Performing the Silent InstallationDpinst /S Viewing Supported DPInst OptionsConfiguring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems Overview Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Ubuntu Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Linux SystemsSave the /etc/network/interfaces file Configuring an Ethernet Interface on Red HatEthtool ethx Configuring the Ethernet Interface for Linux Systems Modifying Advanced Properties Model Advanced Properties Guidelines Supported Advanced PropertiesWindows XP Properties Window Accessing Advanced PropertiesAdvanced Properties Window Early Tx Threshold  1 32 bytes  2 64 bytes 4 256 bytes  5 512 bytes  6 1500 bytes LAA Network Address LAAModifying Advanced Properties PCI PME Modifying Advanced Properties  1 100Mb/Half Duplex Speed/DuplexSpeed/Duplex 100Mb Fiber Select one of the following options Speed/Duplex 100Mb FiberSpeed/Duplex Copper Vlan Id Wake-on-LAN Wake on Magic Packet Wake on Magic PacketAT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Wake on Pattern Match Wake on Pattern MatchAT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Modifying Advanced Properties Uninstalling the Driver Software Overview Select Uninstall Uninstalling the Driver Software Using Device ManagerDpinst /U inffilename.inf /S Uninstalling the Driver Software SilentlyTroubleshooting Checking the Port LED on the Adapter Troubleshooting Checklist Type ipconfig /all Testing Network ConnectivityAT-2701 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Troubleshooting Specifications Page Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic ConnectorsUnclean Clean Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Page Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule If desired, repeat step Cleaning Using a Swab