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viiiDuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConnecting the Network Cable ...3-6Installing the Appropriate

8-18DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideUnderstanding the Status TabFigure 8-16. Status Tab FieldsField DescriptionsaModelAdaptec DuraLAN NIC model

8-19Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTViewing the GroupsYou can view the groups list in two ways: To view ports in a specific group, click th

8-20DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows NT Performance MonitorYou can view system traffic for selected groups and stand-alone ports in the

8-21Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTFigure 8-19. Add to Chart Window3 From the Object list box, select ADPTSF.4 In the Instance box, click t

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 4The Duralink64Driver for NetWare

9-19▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the DuraLAN Standard dr

9-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideBefore you Begin Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met, see System Requirements on p

9-3Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareInstall of Duralink64 Driver duringNetWare 5.0 Operating SystemInstallationFollow this procedure when install

ixContents6 Duralink64 StandardDriver for WindowsConfiguring the Standard Driver Ports in Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51 ...

9-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideInstalling the NetWare Standard Driver If you are installing NetWare on a new server, do not add the DuraLAN

9-5Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareConfiguring the PortsAfter installing the Duralink64 Standard driver, use the following steps to configure th

9-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide3 OPTIONAL. The Autodetect (default) detects which device the port is connected to and negotiates the port s

9-7Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareAssigning the ProtocolsYou can assign IP or IPX protocols to Failover pairs and stand-alone ports. Note: The

9-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring IPXa In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and then press Enter.Figure 9-9. Lis

9-9Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareConfiguring IPa In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and then press Enter.b In the IP Param

Viewing the ConfigurationIt is important to verify the current port configurations before saving them to the server. 1From the Main Menu, select View

9-11Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareRestarting the ServerAfter installing the Standard driver and configuring the ports, you must restart the se

9-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideRemoving DriversThe following procedures are to be used if a new driver needs to be installed to replace an

10-110▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Failover for NetWareIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for installing Duralink64 Failover on a server running NetW

xDuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuidePart 4 The Duralink64 Driver for NetWare9 Duralink64 Standard Driver for NetWareBefore you Begin ...

10-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideBefore you Begin Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met, see System Requirements, pa

10-3Duralink64 Failover for NetWareInstalling the NetWare Failover DriverIf you are installing NetWare 4.x on a new server, do not add the DuraLAN NIC

10-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the Ports1In the Main Menu, select Configure Ports, and then press Enter.Figure 10-2. Duralink6

10-5Duralink64 Failover for NetWare3 OPTIONAL. The Autodetect default detects which device the port is connected to and negotiates the port speed and

10-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideCreating the Failover PairsThe Failover pair consists of two ports only: the primary port and the backup po

10-7Duralink64 Failover for NetWare5 In the Existing Ports box, press Ins. The message No Ports Present appears the first time you add a new pair.Figu

10-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide11 OPTIONAL. To rename the default Failover pair name:a From the Failover Pair Configuration menu, select S

10-9Duralink64 Failover for NetWareAssigning the ProtocolsYou can assign IP or IPX protocols to Failover pairs and stand-alone ports. Note: The IPX pr

10-10DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring IPXa In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and then press Enter.Figure 10-16.

10-11Duralink64 Failover for NetWareConfiguring IPa In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and then press Enter.b In the IP Parameters

xiContents11 Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareBefore you Begin ...11-2Note on Ne

10-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideViewing the ConfigurationIt is important to verify the current port configurations before saving them to t

10-13Duralink64 Failover for NetWareCopying and Saving the ConfigurationAfter verifying all port and group configurations, you can install the program

10-14DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideViewing the System StatusAfter installing Duralink64 Failover through fosetsf, you can view the system sta

10-15Duralink64 Failover for NetWareElement DescriptionsA status screen is provided, showing the following information: NIC model number. Transmit K

10-16DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideModifying the Driver ConfigurationAfter installing Duralink64 Failover for NetWare, use configsf to add, r

10-17Duralink64 Failover for NetWareRemoving DriversThe following procedures are to be used if a new driver needs to be installed to replace an existi

11-111▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareIn this ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for configuring Duralink64 Port Aggregation on a se

11-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideBefore you Begin Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met, see System Requirements on

11-3Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareInstalling the NetWare Port Aggregation DriverIf you are installing NetWare 4.x on a new server, do not add

xiiDuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuidePart 5 AppendicesA Cables and LEDsConnection Types ...

11-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring Ports1In the Main Menu, select Configure Ports, and then press Enter.Figure 11-2. Duralink64 Po

11-5Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWare3 OPTIONAL. The Autodetect default detects which device the port is connected to and adjusts the port speed

11-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideCreating Port Aggregation GroupsAfter configuring ports, you may create Port Aggregation groups using the f

11-7Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWare5 In the Existing Ports box, press Ins. The message No Ports Present appears the first time you add a new g

11-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide9 In the Group Type menu select, Adaptec Duralink Port Aggregation and press Enter.10 Press the Esc key to

11-9Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareCreating Fast EtherChannel GroupsFast EtherChannel supports either two or four ports. One, three, or more t

11-10DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide5 In the Existing Ports box, press Ins. The message No Ports Present appears the first time you add a new

11-11Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWare8 In the Group Configuration menu, select Group Type and press Enter. The Group Type menu appears.Figure 1

11-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideAssigning ProtocolsYou can assign the IP or IPX protocols to groups and stand-alone ports. The IPX protoco

11-13Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWare3 In the List of Protocols box, select the protocol for the current group/port, and then press Enter.Figur

xiiiContentsD The Diagnostics UtilityRunning the Diagnostics ...D-2From the Hard Drive ...

11-14DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide– If you are configuring IP:a In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and then press Enter.

11-15Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareVerifying ConfigurationYou should verify the current port configurations before saving them to the server.

11-16DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideCopying and Saving the ConfigurationOnce you have established and verified all port and group configuratio

11-17Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareViewing System StatusOnce you have installed Duralink64 Port Aggregation using lbsetsf, you can view the s

11-18DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Percentage of transmit load carried by each port in a load balancing group. The percentage for a stand-a

11-19Duralink64 Port Aggregation for NetWareRemoving DriversThe following procedures are to be used if a new driver needs to be installed to replace a

12-112▼▼▼▼Installing Duralink64 NetWare ClientIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for installing Duralink64 on a NetWare client.Installi

12-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideInstalling Novell Client32DOSThis section provides instructions on installing the ADPTSF 32-bit driver for

12-3Installing Duralink64 NetWare ClientSelecting OptionsThis section provides the option you must choose in a given screen. These screens vary depend

12-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideEditing startnet.batTo assign multiple ports, follow these steps:1Load c:\novell\client32\adptsf.lan.2In st

12-5Installing Duralink64 NetWare ClientWindowsThis section describes how to install the ADPTSF 32-bit driver for Novell Client32. Please note that Ad

12-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConnecting Clients to the NetWare Failover ServerFor optimum performance of NetWare Duralink64 Failover, al

12-7Installing Duralink64 NetWare ClientConnecting Clients to the NetWare Port Aggregation ServerFor optimum performance of NetWare Duralink64 Port Ag

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 5Appendices

A-1A▼▼▼▼Cables and LEDsThis section is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of connecting Ethernet networks but will provide some useful infor

A-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConnection TypesHere are some of the possible connection type options given when configuring NICs. The optio

A-3Cables and LEDsCable RequirementsCable requirements for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs vary according to network speed, cabling standard, and the connector t

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 1Introduction to DuraLAN

A-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideStraight-through CableThe majority of twisted-pair environments use twisted-pair cables that are wired strai

A-5Cables and LEDsPinout and Color RequirementsDiagnostics Loop-Back CableThe following pin-outs are used for Diagnostics external and autonegotiation

A-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideDiagnostic LEDsDiagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide information about link status (ls) and networ

A-7Cables and LEDsLED FunctionsFor ANA-69011, ANA-62011, and ANA-62022: Speed100The Speed100 LED is green. When ON, it indicates that a valid 100 Mbp

B-1B▼▼▼▼Troubleshooting TipsThis appendix explains how to troubleshoot problems with your DuraLAN NIC. If your NIC is not functioning properly, first

B-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideIsolating Faulty HardwareIf the problem persists, try the following: Replace the NIC with the same type of

B-3Troubleshooting TipsDriver fails to load or fails to recognize the DuraLAN NICCheck the BIOS settings. Sometimes the bus master is disabled by defa

B-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the BIOSYour system BIOS may determine available NIC resources and configure the Adaptec PCI NIC

B-5Troubleshooting TipsFrequently Asked QuestionsDuralink64 Software And DuraLAN NICs - General Questions1What is Duralink64 v4.2 software?Adaptec&apo

B-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide4 Can I use the Adaptec Duralink64 v4.2 software with NICS from other vendors?Duralink64 v4.2 software only

B-7Troubleshooting TipsDuralink64 v4.2 Failover Software Questions1What is Duralink64 Failover software?Duralink64 Failover software is a network devi

B-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide7 If I have the Duralin64 standalone drivers installed and want to install the Failover drivers, what do I n

B-9Troubleshooting Tips4 How does Duralink64 Port Aggregation work?For all protocols, Duralink64 Port Aggregation effectively balances transmit traffi

B-10DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide8 Which protocols and operating systems work with Duralink64 Port Aggregation?Adaptec's Port Aggregati

B-11Troubleshooting TipsNote: Duralink64 software may not work properly with SP1 or SP2.2 Where are the NT drivers on the diskette?The standalone driv

B-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide3 Which Duralink64 software should I use with Windows 95 OSR2?Use the software at the root directory on the

B-13Troubleshooting Tips4 It's not clear what should be done from the Failover Setup Menu. How do I configure the ports?To install the Duralink64

B-14DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide

C-1C▼▼▼▼Duralink SNMP AgentsWindows NT and NetWare SNMP agents are provided to support failover and port aggregation capabilities. These agents handle

1-11▼▼▼▼Getting StartedIn This ChapterThis user’s guide describes how to install and configure Adaptec DuraLAN™ Fast Ethernet network interface cards

C-2DuraLAN Fast EtherNet NICs User’s GuideMonitoring the NICs by SNMPThe duralink.mib file must be compiled on the SNMP Management station to manage t

D-1D▼▼▼▼The Diagnostics UtilityYour Adaptec DuraLAN NIC is supplied with a DOS diagnostics utility which is found on the LAN and Duralink64 Failover D

D-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideRunning the DiagnosticsFrom the Hard DriveUse the following steps to run the Diagnostics utility from your h

D-3The Diagnostics UtilityTip: The easiest way of testing a DuraLAN NIC is running the Selftest.Diagnostic TestsThe following table lists the tests wh

D-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guideinternal_100_mac Test internal loop-back at 100 Mbps within the chip.internal_10_phy Tests loop-back from th

D-5The Diagnostics Utility❒timer Tests the interrupt delay time feature of the Ethernet controller.power-management Tests the power down features of t

Index-1▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Index100BASE-FX A-1AAdding or Removing Ports 8-14ANA-62011 1-6, 1-7ANA-62022 1-6, 1-7ANA-62044 1-6, 1-7ANA-69011 1-6, 1-7BBios Se

DuraLAN64 Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideIndex-2Duralink Software InstallationNetWare 10-1NetWare Client 12-1Windows NT 5-1, 7-1EEvent Viewer Dialog B

Index-3IndexNIC Drivers,Duralink64 Port Aggregation 3-8NICsDuo Port 1-4, 1-9Quad Port 1-5Single Port, 32 bit 1-3Single Port, 64 bit 1-4Novell 1-6, 1-7

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1-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Part 4, The Duralink64 Driver for NetWare, describes how to create a virtual port by grouping ports to max

1-3Getting StartedFast EthernetFast Ethernet is a networking standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in the IE

1-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ANA-62011/TX Single64™—a single-port 64-bit/32-bit NIC supporting autosensing between 10 and 100-Mbps line

1-5Getting Started ANA-62044—a four-port NIC that offers four high performance 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports on a single 64-bit/32-bit NIC. Each port run

1-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideDuralink64 FailoverDuralink64 Failover software provides protection from network-link failures on Fast Ether

1-7Getting StartedDuralink64 Port AggregationDuralink64 Port Aggregation is a software package that provides network path redundancy and increased ban

1-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideFEC (Fast EtherChannel)Fast EtherChannel® (FEC) is a technology developed by Cisco Systems based on standard

1-9Getting StartedAdvisoriesThis document includes three kinds of advisories.Note: Notes are reminders, tips, or suggestions that might simplify the p

2-12▼▼▼▼Introduction to Duralink64 Port AggregationIn this ChapterThis chapter compares traditional Ethernet configurations to Ethernet servers using

R DuraLAN™ Fast Ethernet NICsIncluding Duralink64™ SoftwareANA-69000/62000 FamilyUser’s Guide

2-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideTraditional Network ConfigurationsThe following three examples show some typical configuration methods.The f

2-3Introduction to Duralink64 Port AggregationThe next traditional method provides network Fault Tolerance through doubling the hardware and addition

2-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideThe illustration below illustrates a configuration with Windows NT Server (Wolfpack).Figure 2-3. Fault Toler

2-5Introduction to Duralink64 Port AggregationServers with Duralink64 Port AggregationA server with Duralink64 Port Aggregation can use up to 12 Adapt

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 2Installing theDuraLAN NIC

3-13▼▼▼▼DuraLAN NIC InstallationIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions on installing your Adaptec DuraLAN NIC. If you are a Windows 95 user

3-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideImportant Note for Windows 95 Users!Before installing the DuraLAN NIC, verify which version of Windows 95 is

3-3DuraLAN NIC InstallationInstalling the Appropriate NICThe following table describes which DuraLAN NIC to install for your operating system and Adap

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3-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideInstalling the DuraLAN NICWARNING: Before you begin, turn OFF power to the PC, and disconnect the power cord

3-5DuraLAN NIC Installation9 Replace the screw that was removed in step 4, see the figure below.Figure 3-1. Install the DuraLAN NIC in a 64-bit PCI ex

3-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConnecting the Network CableCable requirements for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs vary according to network speed, cab

3-7DuraLAN NIC InstallationInstalling the Appropriate NIC DriverAfter installing the DuraLAN NIC, you must install the appropriate DuraLAN NIC driver.

3-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide DuraLAN Standard driverThe Standard driver uses each DuraLAN port independently. Note: Windows 95, Windows

4-14▼▼▼▼Network Configuration ExamplesIn This ChapterThis chapter describes the benefits of using Duralink64 Failover and some typical network configu

4-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideNetwork Without Duralink64 Failover ProtectionThis configuration uses one NIC connected to a hub or switch o

4-3Network Configuration ExamplesSingle Hub or Switch on an Ethernet SegmentThis configuration uses two NICs connected to a hub or switch on an Ethern

4-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideDual HubsIn this example, each NIC is connected to a separate hub to provide redundancy. If the hub port bei

4-5Network Configuration ExamplesDual Hubs with an Ethernet SwitchThis example shows how Duralink64 Failover provides network redundancy to a switched

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4-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideDual Hubs with RoutersThe following example shows how to set up Duralink64 Failover in a network configurati

4-7Network Configuration ExamplesDual Hubs with a Four-Port NICThis example shows port redundancy, using Duralink64 Failover, within a 4-port NIC. As

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 3The DuraLink64 Driver for Windows

5-15▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Driver Installation for WindowsIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for installing the DuraLink64® driver of your choi

5-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideBefore You Begin Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met, see System Requirements on p

5-3Duralink64 Driver Installation for WindowsInstalling the DuraLAN DriverWindows NT 4.0If you are installing Windows NT at this time, start with step

5-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide7 At the Insert Disk window, insert the Duralink64 for Windows diskette, and then click OK.Figure 5-2. Inser

5-5Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows9 In the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC Driver Installation window, select the driver and then click OK.Figure 5-4.

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5-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows NT 3.51If you are installing Windows NT at this time, start with step 6 when prompted for the DuraLA

5-7Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows7 In the Select OEM Option window, click the DuraLAN NIC model that is installed and then click OK.Figure

5-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows 98To install the DuraLAN Driver on the Windows 98 platform, follow these steps:1Start Windows 98, an

5-9Duralink64 Driver Installation for WindowsWindows 95This section provides instructions for installing the DuraLAN Standard driver in Windows 95 OSR

5-10DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows 95 OSR1To install the DuraLAN Standard Driver Windows 95 OSR1 platform, follow these steps:1Start W

5-11Duralink64 Driver Installation for WindowsInstallation TipsThis section provides tips to assist you in the DuraLAN driver installation.Windows 95H

5-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideA yellow exclamation ! appears beside the DuraLAN NIC. What should I do?Remove the current DuraLAN Standard

5-13Duralink64 Driver Installation for WindowsRemoving Previously Installed DriversThis section provides instructions for removing the previously inst

5-14DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows NT 3.51To remove the previously installed Duralink64 driver from the Windows NT 3.51 platform, foll

6-16▼▼▼▼Duralink64 StandardDriver for WindowsIn This ChapterThis chapter describes how to configure the DuraLAN Standard driver for Windows. Configuri

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6-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the Standard Driver Ports in Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51In the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, ea

6-3Duralink64 Standard Driver for Windows4 Click Apply.5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each existing port.6 When you are done, click OK.7 When you are

6-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the Ports in Windows 98/95To configure ports in Window 98 and Windows 95 OSR2 or OSR1, follow th

6-5Duralink64 Standard Driver for Windows6 In the Value list, click the appropriate connection type. (Connection Types on page A-2 provides descriptio

7-17▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Failover for Windows NTIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for installing Duralink64 Failover on a server running Win

7-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the PortsIn the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, each port is assigned to Autodetect, the defa

7-3Duralink64 Failover for Windows NT5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each existing port.6 When you are done, click OK.7 Continue with Creating the Fail

7-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide4 Click Apply.5 OPTIONAL. Repeat steps 1 through 5 to create another Failover pair.6 OPTIONAL. To remove a F

7-5Duralink64 Failover for Windows NT8 If SNMP is not set up, you will receive the Setup Message below. Click OK. Figure 7-4. This message may be igno

7-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideWindows NT 3.51To create Failover pairs, follow these steps:1From the Available Adaptec Ports box, click the

7-7Duralink64 Failover for Windows NT7 When you are done, click OK. you will return to the Network Settings Window.Figure 7-6. Network Setting Window8

7-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide10 Consult your Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 documentation for help configuring the protocol (such as entering

8-18▼▼▼▼Duralink64 Port Aggregationfor Windows NTIn This ChapterThis chapter provides instructions for configuring Duralink64 Port Aggregation on a se

8-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideConfiguring the PortsIn the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, each port is assigned to Autodetect, the defa

8-3Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NT3 In the Connection Types list, click the connection type for your network or use Autodetect Default Conn

8-4DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideCreating Port Aggregation GroupsThis section explains how to assign ports to a group, thus, creating a virtu

8-5Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTCisco switch documentation to configure the ports in Fast EtherChannel mode.If you select Fast EtherChann

8-6DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide3 In the Available Adaptec Ports box, click the available port to add to the group, and then click Add.4 Rep

8-7Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NT10 In the Network window, click Close.Figure 8-5. Ports and Groups Listed in Adapters Tab11 Continue to A

vii▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ContentsPart 1 Introduction to DuraLAN1 Getting StartedSystem Requirements ...

8-8DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideCreating Fast EtherChannel GroupsFast EtherChannel (FEC) allows you to fully aggregate two or four ports ove

8-9Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTNote: The group name may be up to 20 characters. If you skip this step, the system assigns a default grou

8-10DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide10 In the Network window, click Close.Figure 8-8. Ports and Groups Listed in Adapters Tab.11 Continue to As

8-11Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTAssigning the TCP/IP AddressNote: If you are an Windows NT 3.51 user, please refer to the Windows NT 3.5

8-12DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide3 In the Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask number.4 Click Apply.5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any ot

8-13Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTModifying GroupsThis section provides instructions for modifying the group or port configurations. You m

8-14DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideAdding or Removing Ports Note: If you add or remove a port to or from a group, any existing group or port I

8-15Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NT7 When adding or deleting a group or port, you will receive a message such as shown below. Click OK. Fig

8-16DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide8 In the Network window, click Close.Figure 8-14. Ports and Groups Listed in Adapters Tab

8-17Duralink64 Port Aggregation for Windows NTChecking System StatusYou can view group and independent port status. See Field Descriptions on page 8-1