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Installing Multiple LAN Cards
All users: The adapter's 12-digit, hexadecimal Ethernet address is on a sticker on the
back of the adapter. The Ethernet address is sometimes called the node address or the
MAC address. Note that the PCI slot number may not correspond with the physical
connector in your computer.
Install only one active WOL adapter per computer. You can install additional, non-
WOL adapters.
NetWare users: The server drivers use the PCI slot number to identify each installed
adapter. You can correlate the PCI slot number to the adapter by using the Ethernet
address that is printed on a label on the adapter. Run Setup from the ASUS disk to view
the Ethernet address and slot number for each installed adapter. For more information,
see the README files. NetWare 4.11 server installations use unique slot numbers that
are assigned during sever setup.
Windows NT and Windows 95 users: Repeat the configuration procedure for each
adapter you want to install (add only one adapter at a time). You need to perform the
configuration process on each adapter. In Windows NT, be sure to click the Show all
PRO Adapters box in the Configuration window. See the README file for more in-
formation.
Select Duplex Mode (optional)
Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the adapter sends and
receives data packets over the network. The ASUS PCI-L101 adapter can operate at
full duplex only when connected to a full duplex 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX switching
hub, or another full duplex adapter. To summarize:
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Auto (requires a full duplex adapter or switching hub with auto-negotiation
capability). The adapter negotiates with the hub to send and receive packets at the
highest rate. This is the default setting. If the hub does not provide auto-negotia-
tion, the adapter runs at half duplex.
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Full duplex (requires a full duplex switching hub or adapter). The adapter can
send and receive packets at the same time. This mode can increase adapter perfor-
mance capability. If the full duplex hub provides auto-negotiation, the adapter runs
at full duplex. If the full duplex hub does not provide auto-negotiation, you need to
set the adapter duplex mode manually (see following paragraphs)
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Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at a time; it either sends or re-
ceives.
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III. DRIVERS
ASUS PCI-L101 User's Manual
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