Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation and Support Guide

Installing a New FESA

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Prepare to Install a New FESA

This section describes those tasks you should perform before installing or configuring a

new FESA. Table 2-1 summarizes the steps.

Plan the Local Area Network (LAN)

For information about planning your LAN and about network addresses, review the

LAN Configuration and Management Manual, and refer, if necessary, to the following

manuals:

•

TCP/IP Configuration and Management Manual

•

TCP/IP (Parallel Library) Configuration and Management Manual

•

TCP/IPv6 Configuration and Management Manual

•

PAM Configuration and Management Manual

•

IPX/SPX Configuration and Management Manual.

Table 2-1. Preparation Checklist

Step Description Comments

1. Plan the Local Area Network (LAN)

2. Complete the Configuration Form

. A sample form is provided. See

Figure 2-1 on page 2-4. See also

Appendix A, FESA Configuration

Form

3. Gather the Proper Tools.

4. Review Standard Operating Practices