Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software

Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters

When an adapter configuration is saved, the NetWare install program adds load and bind statements to the autoexec.ncf file. By accessing this file, you can verify the parameters configured for each adapter, modify them, or enter additional parameters.

Note

The Novell monitor program and the config command are also useful for verifying driver configuration. For information on how to use these programs, see the Utilities Reference in your Novell NetWare online documentation.

The parameters that can be defined in the load statements are described below:

Configuration Parameters for B57.LAN driver:

TxDescriptors

This is to initialize Descriptor resources on the adapter for transmits.

Min = 100

Max = 512 Default = 120

RxBuffers

This is to pre-allocate receive ECBs & Receive adapter resources. This setting may be affected by the NetWare server maximum/minimum packet receive buffer settings. Min = 32

Max = 1000 Default = 200

RxTicks

This is to enable the use of batching receives within a specific time period.

Min = 0, disabled

Max = 5000000, 5 seconds Units are in micro seconds Default value is 300

TxTicks

This is to enable the use of a transmit “tick” threshold interrupt within a specific time period.

Min = 0, disabled

Max = 5000000, 5 seconds Units are in micro seconds Default is 200

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Allied Telesis AT-2916LX10/LC manual Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters, Configuration Parameters for B57.LAN driver

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