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If you are unable to establish a link with the FDDI network, try
connecting this cable segment to a working FDDI station. Run
the diagnostic Loopback test with a loopback connector to
check the adapter.
• Illuminates in green to indicate that Link has been established
with another FDDI device in the FDDI network.
2.6
LOADING NETWORK SOFTWARE
You must install the proper network software in order to use your
PC, with the FDDI adapter, to communicate on the FDDI network.
Network operating system software drivers are supplied on the
Cabletron software diskette(s) that accompanied the adapter.
The drivers are grouped in subdirectories that contain readme files
to explain recent changes in procedure, etc. The Network Software
Installation Guide, included with the Cabletron software
diskette(s), contains detailed instructions for installing network
drivers.
2.7
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST FOR ADAPTERS
• Make sure the adapter is installed and properly seated in the
computer's expansion slot.
• If the adapter does not initialize, verify that the bus slot is
operational by swapping the adapter with an adapter that you
know is functioning.
• The interrupt, or I/O address parameters could be conflicting
with another adapter. Use a program like "Check It" or "PC
Tools" to determine the settings in use by other adapters.
• Verify that the FDDI cable is correctly attached and terminated.
INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS
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