Contents

 

Checksum Offload

66

VLAN ID

67

Wake Up Capabilities

68

WOL Speed

69

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software

71

Installing the Linux Driver Software

72

Building a Driver from a TAR File

72

Network Installation

74

Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation

75

Module Parameters

76

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software

83

Driver Installation

84

Pre-Installation Requirements

85

Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software

86

Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters

88

Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf

93

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms

95

Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms

96

Pre-Installation Requirements

96

Modifying the Startup Disk

96

Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers

101

Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent

103

Overview

104

Setup BIOS

104

Server Setup

105

Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP

105

DOS UNDI/APITEST

105

Red Hat Linux

105

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

107

Hardware Diagnostics

108

Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter

109

Troubleshooting Checklist

110

Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded

111

NetWare

111

Linux

111

Testing Network Connectivity

112

Windows Server 2003

112

NetWare

114

Linux

114

Software Problems and Solutions

115

Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) Instructions

115

Windows Server 2003

115

Miscellaneous

115

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics

117

Introduction

118

DOS Prompt Commands

119

Diagnostic Tests

120

Test Names

120

Test Descriptions

121

Error Messages

127

Appendix A: Specifications

131

Physical Specifications

131

Environmental Specifications

131

Power Specifications

132

Performance Specifications

132

Operating Specifications

133

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AT-2916LX10/LC-901, AT-2972SX, AT-2972SX/2, AT-2972LX10/LC-901, AT-2916SX specifications

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