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IBM 16/4 Token Ring User Manual

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    16/4 token-ring pci management adapter user’s guide.

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    Note before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read “safety information” on page 81 and “appendix g. Notices” on page 79. First edition (april 2000) this edition applies to the ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter. You can submit comments online to http://www.Ibm.Co...

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    Contents about this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii who should read this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii how this manual is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vii related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viii chapter 1...

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    Running managed driver upgrade remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 chapter 4. Problem solving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 starting the troubleshooting process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 using troubleshooting utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 installing trou...

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    Industry canada class a emission compliance statement . . . . . . . . 88 european norm (en) statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 japanese voluntary control council for interference (vcci) statement . . . 89 taiwanese class a warning statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 power cord not...

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    Vi ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this manual this manual contains the information you need to install and use the ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter. Also on the cd-rom are the installation aids, device drivers, and documentation for the adapter. Who should read this manual this manual is intended for use by network a...

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    Related publications refer to these publications for additional information: v ibm token-ring adapter features v iso/iec 8802-5:1998 base standard 4/16 hdx and related amendments v ibm token-ring network problem determination guide, sx27-3710 v ibm lan technical reference ieee 802.2 and netbios api,...

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    Chapter 1. Introduction to the ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter this chapter describes the adapter, the contents of the adapter kits, and the other materials you will need to install the adapter. It is important that you are familiar with the computer in which the adapter will be installed...

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    2. Check the shipping package contents list “package contents”. 3. Install the adapter hardware. See “chapter 2. Installing the adapter hardware” on page 5. 4. Install the adapter software. See “chapter 3. Software installation” on page 7. After the software is installed, installation is complete. E...

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    The system is powered off (system power cord is connected to a live power outlet). When the system is powered off, the adapter automatically inserts into the network and looks for a special frame. This frame is commonly referred to as a magic packet. Upon detection of the magic packet, the adapter s...

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    Chapter 2. Installing the adapter hardware this chapter describes how to install the ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter. Installing the adapter your adapter comes configured from the factory with rpl/pxe and expansion rom enabled. Before you begin to install this adapter, be sure to read “sa...

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    The network end of the cable must be compatible with the network faceplate or other device to which the adapter will be connected. Note: no more than one data cable may be connected to the adapter at a time. Your adapter can use any of these cables. Figure 1. Stp and utp cables 6 ibm 16/4 token-ring...

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    Chapter 3. Software installation this chapter describes how to install the driver software for your token-ring adapter. To install the software, perform the following procedures: 1. Get the latest level of lan driver updates for your operating system to ensure that your code is at the latest level. ...

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    Table 2. Driver file directory structure operating system directory windows nt ® 4.0 \(root) windows nt 3.51 \win32 windows ® 95 retail \win32 windows 95 osr2 \(root) windows 98 \(root) windows 2000 \(root) windows for workgroups \wfw novell netware server and 32-bit client ovelletware novell ne...

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    Table 3. Installation instructions environment page dos with windows version 3.1x netware requester 22 dos lan services 21 ibm tcp/ip for dos (version 2.1) 21 windows for workgroups with ndis 33 dos (without windows) netware requester 22 dos lan services 21 ibm tcp/ip for dos (version 2.1) 21 netwar...

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    Server driver installation in new netware 3.12 server changes from the usual netware installation are necessary because this driver is written to a new specification level that requires new netware loadable modules (nlms). The installation program is not aware of this, though, and these nlms must be...

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    Notes: a. See “appendix d. Novell netware server driver parameters” on page 65 for a complete list of parameters that you can specify on the load ibmtrpo command in the autoexec.Ncf file. B. If you experience any problems after loading the novell nlm files, contact novell to ensure that you have the...

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    Note: if you experience any problems after loading the novell nlm files, check the novell web site to ensure that you have the current version of these files. 4. In the directory where novell is installed on your hard disk, enter server at the dos prompt to start the server. 5. At the server console...

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    If novell netware is not installed on your machine, use the following instructions. If it is installed, follow the instructions in “server driver installation in existing netware 4.11 server” on page 14. Server driver installation in new netware 4.11 server changes from the usual netware installatio...

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    10. Perform the following copy commands, making sure that the diskette that you created in step 1 is inserted in drive a. Note that it will prompt you at each of the following files to ask if you want to perform a file overwrite; it is ok to overwrite these files. Copy a:ovelletwarebi.Nlm c:...

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    12. Insert the diskette that you created in step 1. 13. Press f3 and specify the path a:ovelletware. 14. Follow the instructions on the panels to complete the installation of the driver. If you need to make any custom configuration changes to the driver, do so at this time. 15. Follow the instru...

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    Novell netware 5.0 server if novell netware is not installed on your machine, use the following instructions. If it is installed, follow the instructions in “server driver installation in existing netware 5.0 server” on page 17. Server driver installation during netware 5.0 server installation insta...

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    3. Add, delete, or modify drivers as needed. V to add a driver: a. In the options box, select modify. B. Select the driver and press enter. C. Press insert to select from a list of drivers provided with netware. D. Press insert again to install a driver from diskette. V to delete a driver: a. In the...

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    Note: for some drivers, a message might appear indicating that the driver must be loaded manually (at the console prompt). To load a driver manually, follow the screen prompts or press f1 for more information. 6. Set protocols. When the window containing protocol choices is displayed, select the pro...

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    12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully: v the device driver files are loading successfully. There are no error messages. V the adapter leds indicate normal operation: green on, amber off. S...

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    9. Select ok when you have finished selecting and editing protocols in the mpts configuration panel. 10. Select close on the configure panel. 11. Select exit in the mpts dialog box. 12. Select exit on the update config.Sys panel to update the config.Sys file. 13. Select ok when you get the message t...

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    1. If you are installing the netware requester on a workstation, select edit config.Sys and copy all files.... If the netware requester is already installed on the workstation and only a driver update is needed, then select only edit config.Sys.... 2. On the next panel, specify the name of the adapt...

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    Note: if you use microsoft windows for workgroups and want to configure the netaddress parameter for the ndis device driver, remember to enclose the address in double quotes (" "). The netaddress parameter is used to set a locally administered address for the adapter. 4. Shut down and restart the co...

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    C:wclient\route 10. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes. 11. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully: v the device driver files load successfully with no error messages. If...

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    Select restart now in order to have windows nt automatically restart your computer. Note: you might need to reinstall service pack 5 due to changes to your services or protocols during installation. 12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whet...

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    Note: you might need to reinstall the service pack due to changes to your services or protocols during installation. 12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully: v the device driver files loaded...

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    V the device driver files loaded successfully. V the device manager (system control panel applet) reports that the device is working correctly. V the adapter leds indicate normal operation: green on, amber off. If you experience problems, see “chapter 4. Problem solving” on page 37. Installing the d...

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    5. Within the device manager, expand the other devices section by selecting the + icon that appears to the left of the words other devices. Select the entry for pci token ring controller and then select properties. 6. Select the driver tab. Depending on which version of windows 95 you have (retail o...

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    Note: if the search fails, select other locations and type the letter of your drive. 4. Select ok and then select finish. 5. Although windows has already found the driver diskette in a previous step, you might be prompted for its location. Enter a:\ if installing from a diskette or the letter of the...

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    This wizard searches for updated drivers for: ibm pci token-ring adapter,ndis4. Select next to continue. 7. On the next page, select search for the best driver for your device and then select next. 8. The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the device driver. V if you a...

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    Select next to continue. 2. On the next page, select search for the best driver for your device and then select next. 3. The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the device driver. V if you are installing the device driver from the product cd-rom, insert the cd-rom into ...

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    1. On the desktop, click my network places with the right mouse button and select properties. A network and dial-up connections window will appear containing one or more local area connection icons. 2. Place the cursor over each icon until you see a description box containing ibm pci token-ring adap...

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    Windows has finished installing an updated driver for your hardware device. Select finish to continue. 12. Select yes when asked to reboot the system. 13. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully...

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    Note: if you are connecting to a novell server through ipx, you need to install the nwlink ipx/spx compatible transport protocol and also the client service for netware service under the services → workstation tab. 2. Download intranetware client ™ for windows nt v4.11a or later from novell’s suppor...

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    4. Select drivers and then add adapter.... 5. Select unlisted or updated network adapter and then ok 6. Enter x:\wfw, where x is your drive letter. Select ok. 7. Select close. 8. Select ok. 9. You will be prompted to reinstall specific network-related files. Reinstall them as needed. 10. You will al...

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    Table 4. Managed driver upgrade command line options option explanation /boot=[y,n] the adapter needs to be rebooted before the upgrade takes effect. The managed driver upgrade executable can force the system to reboot after it completes. Set /boot=y if you want the system to reboot. Set /boot=n if ...

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    Chapter 4. Problem solving this chapter contains procedures that help you troubleshoot problems and optimize the performance of your adapter. Starting the troubleshooting process if you cannot successfully install the adapter or the adapter does not operate properly, perform the following steps: v i...

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    Provides detailed information about your system to enable your network administrator or other support personnel to efficiently assist you. You can also use it to create a diagnostic diskette. If troubleshooting utility verifies that your adapter is working correctly, yet you are still having network...

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    Window / tab task contact information provides a place to enter your name, address, telephone number, and customer report id (if one has previously been assigned by support personnel). This information is printed on the adapter information report. See “entering contact information” on page 41. Adapt...

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    V hardware status. This is the current status of the nic. The status is represented by the following values that correspond to the ndis_hardware_status-type values: status ndis_hardware_status-type value explanation ready ndishardwarestatusready the nic is available and capable of sending and receiv...

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    Viewing the event log the event log displays all messages relating to the token-ring pci adapters that have been generated since the last reboot of the machine. On nt systems, these messages are parsed from the event viewer, which is an nt common administrative tool. On windows 9x systems, these mes...

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    To generate the report, perform the procedure that is applicable to your operating system. Windows 9x: to generate an adapter information report on windows 9x, perform the following steps. 1. Click the generate button to create the report file (adptinfo.Pci). 2. Click the print button to print the r...

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    3. If there is more than one adapter installed in your computer, a selection menu displays each adapter by its universally administered address. Use the cursor keys or the mouse to select the adapter to test. 4. Connect the adapter to the network and press the enter key to select test. There are two...

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    Understanding the adapter leds the leds provide information useful for monitoring the status of the adapter and for solving problems. If the green led is on and the amber led is off, the adapter is operating correctly. If the amber led is blinking and the green led is on, a problem with the adapter ...

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    Table 6 lists led states that indicate problems. Table 6. Problems shown by adapter led states amber green explanation action on off the adapter self-diagnostic tests failed or there is a problem with the adapter. Go to “running adapter diagnostics” on page 42 to test the adapter. Blinking off the a...

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    Environment message type and action os/2 with mpts check lantran.Log, usually found in the subdirectory \ibmcom, for messages. Lan server users can use the net error function to view the error log. V message prefix la1 or reference to ibmtrp: see appendix c. Ndis 2 device driver messages. Other os/2...

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    3. Make the following line the first executable line in the autoexec.Bat file: pcisetup dos, novell, windows, or windows 95 (adapter driver in config.Sys) 1. Insert the cd-rom in the drive. 2. Copy x:\pcisetup\pcisetup.Dos (where x is your cd-rom drive) to the root directory of the diskette from whi...

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    Appendix a. Cd-rom content and software packages the cd-rom contains adapter drivers, supporting applications, publications, technical tips, and frequently asked questions related to the ibm 16/4 token-ring pci management adapter. A navigational tool is provided to assist you in accessing the conten...

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    Software packages the package files can be executed to expand the files to a hard disk, or to a diskette where noted with an asterisk (*). The directory structure is maintained as it exists on the cd-rom. Table 7. Software packages package description executable cd-rom complete cd-rom content cdimag...

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    Table 8. Diskette images (continued) image description executable rui remote unattended install diskette for windows 95/98/nt/2000 rui.Exe product documentation complete product documentation is available for downloading from the cd-rom and the web in both pdf and html formats. The html version can ...

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    Appendix b. Ndis 2 device driver parameters the following table describes the ndis 2 device driver parameters. For sample protocol.Ini files, see figure 3 on page 58 and figure 4 on page 58. Table 9. Dos and os/2 ndis device driver parameters in protocol.Ini parameter explanation netaddress use this...

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    Table 9. Dos and os/2 ndis device driver parameters in protocol.Ini (continued) parameter explanation maxtxframesize (os/2 only) this parameter specifies the maximum frame size that can be transmitted on the lan. The parameter value serves as an upper limit. The actual maximum frame size might be sm...

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    Table 9. Dos and os/2 ndis device driver parameters in protocol.Ini (continued) parameter explanation loopback determines whether or not the adapter will copy a frame that it is transmitting if the destination address is recognized by the adapter. Valid values: yes indicates that transmit frames who...

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    Table 9. Dos and os/2 ndis device driver parameters in protocol.Ini (continued) parameter explanation rtswmode (os/2 only) this parameter indicates whether the driver should enable code that attempts to send routable traffic directly to a destination rather than through the router. This can improve ...

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    Table 9. Dos and os/2 ndis device driver parameters in protocol.Ini (continued) parameter explanation tcpportrangen (os/2 only) this represents a set of parameters which designates the transmit frame priority value for a specified tcp port range. N is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The format of this 9-digit hex...

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    ;protocol manager section [prot_man] drivername = protman$ ;section a: protocol driver (ibm tcp/ip v1.2 for dos) [tcpip_nif] drivername = tcpip$ bindings = ibmtrp_nif ;section b: ndis device driver [ibmtrp_nif] drivername = ibmtrp$ netaddress = “400000000000” datarate = “m16” enabletxeofint = “yes” ...

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    Appendix c. Ndis 2 device driver messages this appendix contains messages that can be received from the ndis device driver. These messages can come from dos and os/2 message files. The messages are either displayed or logged to a file. The term port nnnnnnnn appears in several messages. It is used t...

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    La10008 unable to register interrupt level xx for this adapter. Explanation: the hardware interrupt level assigned to this adapter was not able to be registered (hooked) by the device driver. User action: check the configuration of your computer, looking for other devices that are assigned the same ...

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    La10016 a ring failure condition was detected while attempting to insert into the network. Explanation: the token-ring network is not functioning correctly. User action: contact your local network administrator to determine the status of your network, or try connecting again at a later time. La10017...

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    The possible remedies are to try to connect again at a later time when at least one other ring station is active on the network (such as a network server), or to change the configuration value so that the datarate parameter is set to a specific ring-speed value of m16 or m4 and restart the computer....

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    La10042 a device driver initialization error occurred (failure code xx). Explanation: an unexpected error occurred during initialization of the device driver. User action: shut down the computer and switch off the power to the machine. Restart the computer by switching it on again. If the error pers...

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    La10049 the configuration parameter xx was specified incorrectly. Its default value will be used. Explanation: an invalid value was specified for a configuration parameter in the protocol.Ini file. A default value has been substituted. User action: change the protocol.Ini file to specify a valid val...

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    Appendix d. Novell netware server driver parameters for novell netware server, the parameters are set on the command line or on the load ibmtrpo line in the autoexec.Ncf file. Table 10. Novell netware server driver parameters parameter explanation datarate= configures the token-ring data rate for th...

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    Table 10. Novell netware server driver parameters (continued) parameter explanation node= this keyword is used to set a locally administered address for the adapter. A local address must contain 12 hexadecimal characters and can be specified in either most-significant bit (msb) or least-significant ...

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    Table 10. Novell netware server driver parameters (continued) parameter explanation standby this is a server environment only keyword parameter. The standby keyword prohibits the adapter from opening on the ring and should only be used in conjunction with ibmrnic.Nlm. When the standby keyword is spe...

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    Table 10. Novell netware server driver parameters (continued) parameter explanation rtts= route switching table size. This parameter specifies the number of entries allowed in the route table kept for route switching support. This should be set equal to or greater than the number of remote stations ...

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    Table 10. Novell netware server driver parameters (continued) parameter explanation uprn= udp port range. This represents a set of parameters which designate the transmit frame priority value for a specified udp port range. N is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The format of this 9-digit hexadecimal string is: por...

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    Appendix e. Novell netware server messages ibmtrpo-xx-202: the adapter uaa (bia) is xxx. Explanation: information only. User action: none. Ibmtrpo-xx-203: the adapter is using an laa of xxx. Explanation: information only. User action: none. Ibmtrpo-xx-204: revision level xxx of the adapter is incomp...

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    System resources to the devices found in the computer, including the interrupt level. Ibmtrpo-xx-210: a hardware failure occurred while attempting to open the adapter. Explanation: a hardware error was detected when opening the adapter for network operation. User action: run the diagnostics program....

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    Ibmtrpo-xx-217: a ring beaconing condition was detected while attempting to insert into the network. Explanation: the token-ring network is not functioning correctly. User action: contact your local network administrator to determine the status of your network, or try connecting again at a later tim...

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    Check the installation instructions for additional information on setting the datarate parameter. This message is relevant for 4-mbps and 16-mbps operation only. Ibmtrpo-xx-225: a network protocol error occurred while attempting to operate the adapter in full-duplex mode. Explanation: the adapter wa...

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    Ibmtrpo-xx-305: condition restored. The adapter is connected to the media. Explanation: information only. User action: none. Ibmtrpo-xx-315: rnicopen keyword was ignored. Update your microcode level with the flash utility tool. Explanation: the microcode level present on the identified hardware does...

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    Appendix f. Novell netware dos odi driver parameters the following parameters can be configured in the net.Cfg file. Table 11. Dos and os/2 configurable driver parameters in the net.Cfg file. Parameter explanation frame this keyword defines the frame type used with the adapter. Valid values: v token...

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    Table 11. Dos and os/2 configurable driver parameters in the net.Cfg file. (continued) parameter explanation datarate this keyword defines the data-rate setting for the adapter. It is recommended that clients be set to auto. This keyword is ignored for 100-mbps network operation. Valid values: auto ...

  • Page 87: Appendix G. Notices

    Appendix g. Notices this information was developed for products and services offered in the u.S.A. Ibm may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local ibm representative for information on the products and services currently availab...

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    Compatibility or any other claims related to non-ibm products. Questions on the capabilities of non-ibm products should be addressed to the suppliers of those products. This information is for planning purposes only. The information herein is subject to change before the products described become av...

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    Safety information danger: before you begin to install this product, read the safety information in caution: safety information—read this first, sd21-0030. This booklet describes safe procedures for cabling and plugging in electrical equipment. Gevaar: voordat u begint met de installatie van dit pro...

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    Fare! Før du installerer dette produkt, skal du læse sikkerhedsforskrifterne i nb: sikkerhedsforskrifter—læs dette først sd21-0030. Vejledningen beskriver den fremgangsmåde, du skal bruge ved tilslutning af kabler og udstyr. Gevaar voordat u begint met het installeren van dit produkt, dient u eerst ...

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    Vigyázat: mielôtt megkezdi a berendezés üzembe helyezését, olvassa el a caution: safety information— read this first, sd21-0030 könyvecskében leírt biztonsági információkat. Ez a könyv leírja, milyen biztonsági intézkedéseket kell megtenni az elektromos berendezés huzalozásakor illetve csatlakoztatá...

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    Fare: før du begynner å installere dette produktet, må du lese sikkerhetsinformasjonen i advarsel: sikkerhetsinformasjon — les dette først, sd21-0030 som beskriver sikkerhetsrutinene for kabling og tilkobling av elektrisk utstyr. Perigo: antes de iniciar a instalação deste produto, leia as informaçõ...

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    Peligro: antes de empezar a instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad en atención: información de seguridad — lea esto primero, sd21-0030. Este documento describe los procedimientos de seguridad para cablear y enchufar equipos eléctricos. Varning — livsfara: innan du börjar installera ...

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    Federal communications commission (fcc) statement note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 or the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...

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    Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for causing interference to radio and tv communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment. Ibm cannot accept responsibility for any interference caused by using other than recommended cab...

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    Unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful int...

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    Anmerkung: um die einhaltung des emvg sicherzustellen sind die geräte, wie in den ibm handbüchern angegeben, zu installieren und zu betreiben. Japanese voluntary control council for interference (vcci) statement this is a class a product based on the standard of the voluntary control council for int...

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    For all pcs intended to be operated at 230 volts outside the united states and canada, use the shielded line cord specific to your country as shown in the following table. These shielded power cords are available through your country ibm marketing representative. Table 12. Power cords listed by coun...

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    You must reproduce the copyright notice and any other legend of ownership on each copy or partial copy, of the program. You may not: 1. Distribute the program over electronic networks (except internally), or by means of electronic ″bulletin boards″. 2. Sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the program....

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    Netware network computing products from ibm the following additional license terms apply to the novell intranetware client for dos and windows 3.1 code, included with ibm’s lan client program. In the event of any inconsistency between the following terms and the terms of the ibm license agreement fo...

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    The label on documentation must also include the words: reprinted by permission of ibm. Appendix g. Notices 93.

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    International business machines corporation armonk, ny 10504 statement of limited warranty the warranties provided by ibm in this statement of limited warranty apply only to machines you originally purchase for your use, and not for resale, from ibm or an ibm authorized reseller. The term “machine” ...

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    When a type of service involves the exchange of a machine or part, the item ibm or your reseller replaces becomes its property and the replacement becomes yours. The replacement may not be new, but will be in good working order and at least functionally equivalent to the item replaced. It is your re...

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  • Page 105: Glossary

    Glossary the following symbols are used in this glossary: v the symbol (a) identifies definitions from the american national standard dictionary for information systems, ansi x3.172-1990, copyright 1990 by the american national standards institute (ansi). Copies can be purchased from the american na...

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    C cpu. Central processing unit. Crc. See cyclic redundancy check (crc). Csd. Corrective service diskette. Cable segment. A section of cable between components or devices on a network. A segment may consist of a single patch cable, multiple patch cables connected together, or a combination of buildin...

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    H half-duplex. In data communication, pertaining to transmission in only one direction at a time. Contrast with duplex. Hard error. An error condition on a network that requires that the source of the error be removed or that the network be reconfigured before the network can resume reliable operati...

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    Medium. A physical carrier of electrical or optical energy. Media access control (mac) protocol. In a local area network, the part of the protocol that governs communication on the transmission medium without concern for the physical characteristics of the medium, but taking into account the topolog...

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    Peripheral component interconnect (pci). The pci local bus is a high performance 32-bit or 64-bit bus. It is intended for use as an interconnect mechanism between highly integrated peripheral controller components, peripheral add-in boards, and processor/memory systems. Power-on self-test (post). A ...

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    The counter reaches zero or the threshold value, a decision is made and/or an event occurs. Token. A sequence of bits passed from one device to another on the token-ring network that signifies permission to transmit over the network. It consists of a starting delimiter, an access control field, and ...

  • Page 111: Index

    Index a autosense 53, 65, 78 c cables 5 cd-rom content 49 client 32 33 client system installation 7 communication problem, solving 46 contents, package 2 d device driver parameters 53 device driver problems 47 device drivers downloading from internet 47 diagnostics 42 dos ndis 2 device driver instal...

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    Media access control (mac) 45 messages ndis device driver 59 netware server 71 mpts 19 multiple protocol transport services (mpts) 19 n ndis device driver 19 manual installation 53 parameters 53 version 3.1 with windows nt 3.51 23 version 4.0 with windows nt 4.0 24 with mpts 19 with other programs 2...

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    Tcp/ip version 2.0 for os/2 20 tcpportrangen 57 tprn= 68 trademarks 80 troubleshooting problems 37 led indications 45 troubleshooting utility 37 installing 38 starting 38 txprimax= 67 txprithresh 67 u udpportrangen 57 universally administered address label 45 uprn= 69 url for downloading device driv...