Manually Configuring For Full Duplex; Setting Full Duplex In Windows Nt/2000; Setting Full Duplex In Netware Servers - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Installation Manual

Chapter 7

Manually Configuring for Full Duplex

If your switch supports auto-negotiation with the NWay
standard, duplex configuration is automatic and no action is
required on your part. However, many currently installed
switches do not support auto-negotiation. Check with your
network system administrator to verify whether your switch
supports this feature. Most installations require manual
configuration to change to full duplex.
Configuration is specific to the driver you're loading for your
network operating system (NOS).
To set up the duplex mode, refer to the section below that
corresponds to your operating system.
CAUTION Adapter performance may suffer or your
adapter may not operate if your switch
doesn't support full duplex and you
configure the adapter to full duplex. The
switch settings must always agree with the
adapter. Also, make sure to always set the
speed when you configure duplex.

Setting Full Duplex in Windows NT/2000

While running Windows:
1. Double-click the HPSet icon from the Control Panel.
2. Click the Advanced Tab.
3. Select Duplex.
4. In the Duplex Mode list box, click Full Duplex.
5. Click OK.
6. Restart Windows.

Setting Full Duplex in NetWare Servers

For each adapter in AUTOEXEC.NCF, edit the LOAD
command and add the following options (you must include the
equal sign for servers):
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Selecting Duplex Mode (Optional)