MaxTech PCN2000 Series manual Testing The Adapter, External Loop back Test Performs trans

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2.4 Testing The Adapter

CONFIG.SYS, add the above example to your CONFIG.SYS by using a text editor.

Consult your memory manager's manual for the appropriate exclusion parameter if you are not using the Microsoft memory manager.

The PCMCIA device driver allows selec- tion of operating parameters such as I/O Base Address and IRQ selection. The recommended adapter configuration parameters are:

I/O Address: 0300H

IRQ Line: 5

2.4 Testing The Adapter

It is not necessary to test the PCMCIA Ethernet adapter. However, if you encounter prob- lems with your network connection, run the diag- nostic program provided on the driver diskette. The diagnostic program runs several tests and the results are indicated by either PASS or FAIL. Make sure that the network cable is attached (and properly terminated if using a BNC connection) to the adapter when running this program. If any test fails, the program notifies you of the error and suggests actions to correct the problem. Follow the

on-screen prompt to start or stop the Network Function Test.

The following suite of tests are available through the diagnostic program:

1.Configuration Test: Identifies the host PC

2.I/O Test: Tests configured I/O port

3.ID Test: Verifies the adapter’s node ID

4.RAM Test: Checks on-board RAM

5.Internal Loop back Test: Performs trans- mit/receive tests within the controller

6.External Loop back Test: Performs trans-

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MaxTech PCN2000 Series manual Testing The Adapter, on-screen prompt to start or stop the Network Function Test