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files, insert the Intel Configuration and Drivers disk into a drive, switch to that drive, and
type: SETUP /README. Look through the selection called Installing Intel PRO/100+
Management Adapter Drivers for the operating system you need.
Installing Multiple Adapters
All users: The adapters 12-digit, hexadecimal Ethernet address is on a sticker on the
motherboard near the LAN controller chip. The Ethernet address is sometimes called the
node address or the MAC address. Note that the PCI slot number may not correspond with
the physical connector in your computer.
NetWare users: The server drivers use the PCI slot number to identify each installed
adapter. You can correlate the PCI slot number to the adapter by using the Ethernet
address that is printed on a label on the adapter. Run Setup from the Intel disk to view the
Ethernet address and slot number for each installed adapter. For more information, see the
README files. NetWare 4.11 server installations use unique slot numbers that are assigned
during sever setup.
Windows NT and Windows 95/98 users: Repeat the configuration procedure for each
adapter you want to install (add only one adapter at a time). In Windows NT, be sure to
click the Show all PRO Adapters box in the Configuration window. See the README file
for more information.
Select Duplex Mode (optional)
Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the adapter sends and
receives data packets over the network. The PRO/100+ adapter can operate at full duplex
only when connected to a full duplex 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX switching hub, or another
full duplex adapter. To summarize:
Auto (requires a full duplex adapter or switching hub with auto-negotiation
capability). The adapter negotiates with the hub to send and receive
packets at the highest rate. This is the default setting. If the hub does not
provide auto-negotiation, the adapter runs at half duplex.
Full duplex (requires a full duplex switching hub or adapter). The adapter can send and
receive packets at the same time. This mode can increase adapter performance capabili
ty. If the full duplex hub provides auto-negotiation, the adapter runs at full duplex. If
the full duplex hub does not provide auto-negotiation, you need to set the adapter
duplex mode manually. (see following paragraphs)
Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at a time; it either sends or
receives.
Note: If your hub is running at 100 Mbps and half duplex, your potential bandwidth is
higher than if you run at 10 Mbps and full duplex.
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