About This Manual; Who Should Read This Manual; How This Manual Is Organized; Related Information - IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapters Installation Manual

About This Manual

This manual contains the information you need to install and use your adapter.
Also on this CD-ROM are the installation aids and device drivers for the adapter.

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is intended for use by network administrators and other end-users of
the Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter.

How This Manual Is Organized

Related Information

For additional information such as software updates, troubleshooting tips, and
installation notes, refer to the Web at:
www.networking.ibm.com
Refer the readme files on the CD-ROM for more information. Use one of the
following methods:
v Automatic online help from the CD-ROM autorun program
v Go to the \info directory and open the files with any text editor
v From a DOS prompt, enter setup /readme
© Copyright IBM Corp. 1998, 1999
"Chapter 1. Installing the Adapter Hardware" on page 1 describes the procedure
for installing the adapter into your computer.
"Chapter 2. Configuring Your Adapter" on page 7 describes the procedure for
software installation for a number of network operating environments.
"Appendix A. IBMSet: An Overview" on page 15 describes the IBMSet
configuration utility.
"Appendix B. Duplex Mode (Optional)" on page 17 describes the duplexing
performance option.
"Appendix C. Virtual LANs" on page 19 describes using a Virtual LAN.
"Appendix D. Teaming Options" on page 21 describes choosing and setting up
teaming options.
"Appendix E. Hot Plug Support" on page 29 describes the function of hot
plugging Ethernet adapters.
"Appendix F. Troubleshooting and Testing the Adapter" on page 31 describes
troubleshooting procedures and how to contact IBM product support.
"Appendix G. Priority Packet: An Overview" on page 35 describes this
traffic-prioritization utility.
"Appendix H. PCI Installation Tips" on page 37 lists common situations in which
manual installation of PCI is warranted.
"Appendix I. Adapter Specifications" on page 41 lists the specifications of the
adapter.
"Appendix J. Notices" on page 43 lists the legal notices that are required for the
Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter.
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