B-2DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s GuideIsolating Faulty HardwareIf the problem persists, try the following:n Replace the NIC with the same type of Adaptec NIC which isknown to work. If the new NIC functions properly, theproblem is related to the original NIC.n Install the NIC in another functioning computer and run thetests again. If the NIC works in this machine, the problem isrelated to one of three areas:– The computer is faulty– There is a hardware conflict– There are problems with the cables or connectorsTroubleshootingUse the following table to help answer common questions. For moreinformation on FAQs, see thewww.adaptec.com support site.Symptom SolutionAdaptec NIC isconflicting with aninstalled PCI SCSIAdapter.Configure the NIC and SCSI adapters to usedifferent interrupts via BIOS, SystemConfiguration Utility (SCU), or EISAConfiguration Utility (ECU) provided bythe system vendor.Workstations cannotconnect to the NetWareserver.n Make sure the workstation and server areusing the same frame type.n Add the following two lines to the Net-Ware Serverstartup.ncf file:set minimum packet receive buffers=512set maximum packet receive buffers=1024n For Failover and Port Aggregation Net-Ware servers, verify that IPX retry count=255 is on each workstation. See Connect-ing Clients to the NetWare Failover Serveron page 12-6.Error messages duringNetWare Driverinstallation.Install NetWare service pack 6(iwsp6) orlater, select ODI 3.31 specification, and theninstall the DuraLAN NIC driver.
