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Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter
Troubleshooting the 100/10 PCI Ethernet Adapter
This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that
might occur when the 100/10 PCI Ethernet adapter is installed in
the server.
Network Connection Problems
If the adapter cannot connect to the network, check the following:
Make sure that the cable is installed correctly.
The network cable must be securely attached at all connections.
If the cable is attached but the problem persists, try a different
cable.
If you set the Ethernet adapter to operate at 100 Mbps, you
must use Category 5 cabling. Refer to the Hardware
Specifications and Cabling Information section in the help file
for a list of recommended cables and information on how to
install cabling.
If you directly connect two workstations (no hub), use a
crossover cable. Refer to the Hardware Specifications and
Cabling Information section in the help file.
Check the LEDs on the rear of the Ethernet adapter.
The Ethernet adapter has three diagnostic LEDs beside the cable
connector. These lights help indicate whether a problem exists
with the connector, cable, or hub.
– The LNK LED illuminates when the adapter receives a LNK
pulse from the hub. If the LED is OFF, there might be a
bad connector or cable, or a problem with the hub. The
LNK LED is also OFF when you run the diagnostic tests in
the Setup program.
– The ACT LED illuminates when the adapter detects read or
write activity on the network, even when there is no activity
on the adapter. If the ACT LED is not on, make sure that
the hub and network are operating and that the correct
drivers are loaded.
– The 100 LED illuminates when a 100 Mbps connection is
established.
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