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46 6 Testing the Network Adapter
To test the adapter, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the computer.
2. If the computer is still connected to the data network, unplug the data cable from the net-
work adapter’s port.
3. Connect the network adapter as follows:
• For the simple test: Insert the protective plugs into the ports.
• For the loopback test: Insert the loopback connector into the port.
4. Boot to DOS.
Wait until the operating system is loaded and the DOS prompt is displayed.
5. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
6. Go to the appropriate product directory.
7. Type
sk98diag.
8. Press <Enter>.
9. From the main menu of the diagnostics program, select one of the following:
•D
IAGNOSTICS for the simple test (no loopback)
•LOOPB. WRAP PLUG for the loopback test or
•L
OOPB. PORT TO PORT for the port-to-port test (only with dual link adapters).
The various components will now be tested; this will take between one and two minutes.
If the test was successful, the following window (or similar) will be displayed:
Figure 6. Typical screen display after a successful test
You can follow the progress of the test in the right-hand window. Each test is displayed as
it is being performed (e.g. B
OARD REGISTER CHECK).
If the test is successful, the word
passed is issued at the end of the line and the next
test is started. If there is a problem, the word
failed is issued.
If errors are reported, follow the instructions that are displayed.
10. Check the configuration and, if necessary, repeat the test (see section "Failure of a
Test").
11. To continue testing, press any key.
12. To quit the diagnostics program, select E
XIT in the main menu.
13. Remove the loopback connector from the port.
14. (Re)connect the ports to the data network