IBM CI5VGM Series Software Drivers Support, Introduction, Features, NetWare ODI Drivers

Chapter 8 Ethernet Setup User’s Guide

Introduction

Intel 82558B is a 32-bit 10/100MBps Ethernet controller for PCI local bus-compliant PCs. It supports the bus mastering architecture, and Auto-negotiation feature which make it possible to combine one common type of Ethernet cabling – an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair cabling that can be used for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection. Extensive driver support for commonly used network operating systems is also provided.

Features

zConforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3u standard

zCompatible with PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1 specification

zIEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation for automatic speed selection

zSupports Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex Operation

zProvides 32-bit bus mastering data transfer

zSupports 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation in a single port

zSupports remote wake-up (Magic Packet*) in APM and ACPI mode

*Requires ATX power supply with 5VSB, 720mA

Software Drivers Support

NetWare ODI Drivers

Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, NetWare LAN WorkPlace TCP/IP, Novell LAN Analyzer for NetWare

Packet Drivers

FTP PC/TCP, NCSA TCP/IP

NDIS Drivers

Microsoft LAN Manager V2.x, Windows 3.x, Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 98, Windows 95, SCO3, SCO5; IBM LAN Server 4.0 for DOS and OS/2, and Linux

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