Full/Half Duplex Support
Duplex support for the Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 ISA adapter
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Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the
adapter sends and receives packets over the network.
There are three duplex modes:
* Auto-negotiate. The adapter negotiates with the hub how to
send and receive packets, either full or half duplex.
* Full duplex (requires full-duplex switching hub). The adapter
sends and receives packets at the same time, increasing adapter
performance.
* Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at a time; it
either sends or receives.
Configuring Duplex
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If you have an auto-negotiating switch (NWay* switch), the PRO/100
adapter will automatically match the duplex setting at the switch.
If you don't have an auto-negotiating switch, you'll need to
manually configure the adapter and the switch for full duplex support.
Configuration is specific to the driver you're loading for your
NOS. See the Installation Guide, the KEYWORD readme file and the readme
for your network operating system.
Because full duplex requires a point-to-point connection, full duplex
mode can omly be used when connecting to a switch, or to another LAN
adapter using a crossover cable. You can not use full duplex when
connecting to a hub or repeater.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.