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Advanced Control Suite User’s Guide
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Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS 2) Features
The Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS 2) is a graphical user
interface with the following functions. (See Chapter 2, “Broadcom
Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS 2) Applications” on page 19 for
additional information.)
Vital Sign – The Vital Sign screen allows you to view vital adapter
information, network status, and network connectivity. Active Adapters
are listed.
Resources – Shows the system resources of the selected device.
Hardware – Shows the hardware information (the ASIC version and
the firmware version) for the selected device.
Network Test – The Network Test screen allows you to verify IP
network connectivity. This test verifies if the NDIS driver is installed
correctly. Also, it tests connectivity to a gateway or other specified IP
address on the same subnet.
Diagnostics – The Diagnostics screen allows you to view information
about adapters. This function is used to test the network interface card.
Configuration – Sets configuration options (NIC Battery Saving Mode,
for example).
Statistics – The Statistics screen allows you to view traffic statistics for
the Allied Telesyn Gigabit Ethernet adapters as well as adapters from
other vendors. Statistical values and coverage is more comprehensive
for the Allied Telesyn Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
Load Balance/Virtual LAN – The Load Balance/Virtual LANs screen
allows you to configure advanced features. You can configure any
available adapter as part of a team.