Preventing Cabling Problems - Novell NETWARE 6-DOCUMENTATION Manual

Preventing Cabling Problems

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Server Communications Administration Guide
A screen displays the instance numbers and other data for boards
associated with the driver. Note the instance number for the board
you want to remove.
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Enter the following at the server console prompt:
RESET NETWORK ADAPTER filename,
[board_instance_number]
Include the board instance number only if there are multiple instances of
the same adapter in the server.
Use the proper cabling for your network topology as specified by IEEE.
Make sure cable segments do not exceed the recommended lengths.
Make sure cable segments are properly terminated for the type of cabling
being used.
Make sure terminators and in-line cable connectors are working properly.
If you are not sure whether a terminator or connector is working properly,
replace it. If the new components work properly, discard the old ones.
Make sure there are no breaks in the cable or shield. Use a time delay
reflectometer (TDR), a LANalyzer, or a volt ohm meter (VOM) to test
cabling for breaks in the cable conductor or shield.
Make sure cabling is routed away from devices that produce high electric
or magnetic fields, such as fluorescent lights, microwaves, radar, X-rays,
copy machines, etc.