IBM 10/100 EtherJet User Manual page 23

Boot agent
The Boot Agent is a utility program that is stored in a flash memory chip on the adapter,
enabling the adapter to remotely boot the system from the network by either of two
methods. The default method is PXE, a remote boot procedure defined by the "Wired for
Management" specifications and used by powerful network management programs, such
as Intel LANDesk Management suite. The alternative method is RPL, an established
industry standard historically used for remote booting of diskless workstations from
network operating systems such as NetWare and Windows NT Server.
When you power on the computer in Diagnostic POST Mode (by pressing the Esc key
while the IBM ThinkPad logo screen is being displayed), the Boot Agent executes and
displays the following message (version number may change);
By default, this message displays for 2 seconds, and then the adapter attempts to boot the
system from a local drive. If the attempt fails, the adapter attempts to boot the system
remotely. To change the configuration of the Boot Agent, press Ctrl+S while this
message is displayed. This opens the Boot Agent configuration screen.
There are seven configurable parameters. To select and change one of them, and save
your changes, follow the on-screen instructions. They are as follows, with their options:
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Click Properties.
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In PROSet, click Join VLAN.
6
Type the VLAN ID and the VLAN Name.
Note: The VLAN ID must match the VLAN ID on the switch. The Valid ID
range is from 0–4095. The VLAN Name is for informational purposes only
and doesn't have to match the name on the switch.
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Click Join VLAN.
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Repeat steps 3 to 6 for each VLAN you want the server to join. The VLANs you
add are listed on the Adapters tab.
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Click Close and restart the computer.
To initialize the Intel Boot Agent Version 2.6,
press Ctrl+S to enter into the Setup Program.
Boot Protocol
PXE (default): For Wired for Management compliant network management
programs, such as Intel LANDesk Management Suite.
RPL: For legacy-style remote booting.
PnP/BEV Boot
Enable (default): For normal remote boot operation.
Disable: To use the Intel Boot Agent boot sequence rather than the computer BIOS.
Default Boot
Local (default): The Boot Agent attempts first to boot from a local drive, and then,
if that attempt fails, to boot from the network.
Network: The Boot Agent attempts to boot from the network first.
Local Boot
Advanced information
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Using the LAN