Advantech MIC-3365, Manual

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2 6 MIC-3365 User's Manual
3.1 Introduction
The MIC-3365 has two on-board high-performance fast Ethernet
interfaces which comply with IEEE 802.3/802.3u for 10Base-T and 100
Base-TX data rates.
The module uses two Intel
®
82559 fast Ethernet controllers with
integrated PHY and is compatible with the Intel
®
PRO/100+ Server and
Client Adapter. The dual Ethernet channel design provides several
options for increasing throughput and fault tolerance when running
Windows NT 4.0 or NetWare 4.1x and newer versions of these,
includes:
•Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) - provides automatic redundancy for
your Ethernet channel. If the primary channel fails, the secondary
takes over.
• Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) - creates a team of 2 channels to
increase transmission throughput. Also includes AFT and ALB.
This function works with any 100BASE-TX switch.
• Fast EtherChannel (FEC) - creates a team of 2 to 4 channels to
increase transmission and reception throughput. Also includes AFT.
This function requires a Cisco switch with FEC capability.
The MIC-3365 comes with drivers for a wide variety of networks and
operating systems. The MIC-3365 is an excellent choice for operation
in standalone and harsh industrial environments.
3.2 Utility and Drivers
The MIC-3365's on-board Ethernet interface supports all major network
operating systems. The installation instructions and drivers for
different operating systems are located in the following directories of
the utility CD-ROM disc:
General Information:
• \MIC3365\LAN\README.TXT: General information about the
drivers
For Microsoft Windows:
• \MIC3365\LAN\INFO\MS\MS.TXT: Installation instructions for