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About the AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card
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1
The AT-2450 PCI Ethernet Adapter Card Package ..........................................
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What
Else
You Need ........................................................................................
2
Considerations for Installing the Card, Network Software, and Drivers ............
3
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Installing the Card in a PCI Slot
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Installation with Windows 95
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Installing Network Software and Drivers ...........................................................
7
Removing an Outdated Driver from the Windows 95 Network Control Panel ..
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Installation with ODI Workstation
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9
Installing Network Software and Drivers ...........................................................
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5
Installation with Windows for Workgroups
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11
Installing Network Software and Drivers ...........................................................
11
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Installation with Windows NT
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13
Installing Network Software and Drivers ...........................................................
13
Removing an Outdated Driver from the Windows NT Network Control Panel .
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Selecting Media Type and Duplex Mode with CardAssistant
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17
Viewing Configuration, Selecting Port, and Setting Duplex ..............................
18
Support for Multiple Adapter Cards ..................................................................
21
Temporarily Removing the Driver .....................................................................
21
Running CardAssistant in DOS Command-Line Mode .....................................
22
Boot ROM Socket .............................................................................................
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Running Diagnostics Checks with CardAssistant
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Cabling
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Overview ...........................................................................................................
27
10BASE-T Connection .....................................................................................
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10BASE2 RG58/BNC Connection ....................................................................
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10BASE-FL/FOIRL (Fiber Optic) Connection ...................................................
31
Communication Status Indicators .....................................................................
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Troubleshooting
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Identify the Exact Symptoms ............................................................................
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Experiment with Possible Solutions ..................................................................
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Manual/Adapter Card/CardAssistant/Driver Compatibility ................................
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Get Technical Support ......................................................................................
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Adapter Card Manual Feedback
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Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements
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Index
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