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txflow=n | If link negotiation has been disabled, you can turn 802.3x transmit | |
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| transmit flow control with the device at the other end of the link. If | |
| 802.3x flow control is supported by the other device, transmit | |
| pause packets will be respected. |
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| ■ A value of 0 (zero) disables transmit flow control. | |
fdrfiltering=n | ■ This option is ignored by NIC models 710011and 710012. For | |
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recvbuffers=n | ■ This value is the number of packet receive buffers | |
| the driver for the NIC. The default value is 512. | |
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5Save your revisions to the autoexec.ncf file and, if all NIC configuration has been completed, reboot the server.
Installing the Driver: Initial Installation of NetWare 5.1
This section provides information you need to install the NIC driver while performing a fresh install of the NetWare 5.1 operating system.
1Copy the 3c986.LAN and 3c986.LDI files from the CD to a floppy disk.
2Start the NetWare 5.1 installation and proceed as usual until you reach the Devices Detected screen.
3When you are prompted for an unlisted driver, place the floppy disk into the appropriate drive. Press <Insert> and select the
3c986.LAN driver.
4When the driver configuration screen is displayed, choose Select/Modify driver parameters and protocols.
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