Running a cable length test, Testing network connectivity – Allied Telesis AT-2973T (NetExtreme II) User Manual

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AT-2973SX and AT-2973T NetExtreme II Family Adapters Installation and User’s Guide

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Linux

To verify that the bnx2.o driver is loaded properly, enter the following
command:

lsmod

If the driver is loaded, a line similar to one Table 6 is displayed, where size
is the size of the driver in bytes, and n is the number of adapters
configured.

Running a Cable

Length Test

For a Windows operating systems, see “Analyzing Cables” in the
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 User Guide for information on
running a cable length test.

Testing Network

Connectivity

This section describes how to test network connectivity for the Windows
and Linux platforms.

Note

When using forced link speeds, verify that both the adapter and the
switch are forced to the same speed, or that at least one link partner
is configured for auto-negotiation.

Windows

In the Windows platforms, use the ping command to test network
connectivity.

Note

Network connectivity can also be tested using the “Testing
the Network” feature in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3
User Guide
.

To determine if the network connection is working, do the following:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.

2. Type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK.

3. Type ipconfig /all to view the network connection to be tested.

4. Type ping IP address, and then press Enter.

Table 6. Linux Module Size

Module

Size

Used by

BCM5709

size

n

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