Accton Technology Corporation About MPX and 1Step ============================== Key points for high MPX performance ------------------------------------ Accton's MPX Ethernet adapters (EN165x) are performance-tuned for heavy network loads, like transferring large files. This section describes steps to optimize its performance on NetWare. 1. Make sure to install an EN165x adapter in both the workstation and the file server. 2. Install both the workstation and the file server drivers respectively. a. ACCTON.COM is your workstation driver for NetWare DOS/ODI. It is found in your Driver Diskette (\NETWARE\ODI\DOSODI\ACCTON.COM) b. ACCTON.LAN is your server driver for NetWare 3.x. It is found in your Driver Diskette (\NETWARE\ODI\3.1x\ACCTON.LAN) 3. Before running the ACCTON.LAN server driver, modify the STARTUP.NCF file to include the following command line: SET MAXIMUM PHYSICAL RECEIVE PACKET SIZE = 4202 4. Use the Load and bind command to start the server driver. Loading the NetWare workstation driver -------------------------------------- A sample command sequence for running the workstation driver follows. From your prompt, type the following command sequence and press <Enter>: LSL ACCTON -----------> MPX workstation driver IPXODI NETX About 1Step ----------- 1Step is a menu driven installation program for adapter configuration, software driver installation and diagnostics. Running 1Step ------------- To run 1Step, type the following and press <Enter>: 1Step <Enter> 1Step Command Set ----------------- Syntax: 1STEP ? Description: Displays available 1STEP commands Syntax: 1STEP/A Description: Autoconfigures the adapter Syntax: 1STEP <filename.1st> Description: Loads the specified configuration file (*.1st) into the adapter's EEPROM to configure the adapter's hardware settings Syntax: 1STEP /D:<path> Description: Specifies which IO_BASE you want to use (i.e., for single card only). Allowable values include 300, 240, 280, 2C0, 320, 340, 360 Syntax: 1STEP/S <filename.1st> Description: Loads the specified configuration file (*.1st) into the adapter's EEPROM to configure both hardware and software settings. For NetWare applications, a batch file to run the software driver is automatically created Syntax: 1STEP /I: IOBASE Description: Loads the specified IO_BASE address. 1Step Help Menu --------------- [ 1Step Help Menu ] < Function Key> < Control Key > F1 : Help ALT : Menu F2 : AutoConfig Hardwar ARROWS : Change parameter F3 : Config Software TAB : Move cursor forward F4 : Test Adapter SHIFT+TAB: Move cursor backward F5 : Update Driver ALT : List parameters F6 : Dos Shell F10: Exit All trademarks or brand names mentioned are properties of their respective owners. --- the end ----Download Driver Pack
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