Configuring the network software, Chapter 4 – Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U User Manual

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C H A P T E R

Configuring the Network Software

This chapter describes how to configure the network software files associated with
the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter. This chapter also contains
additional software and firmware procedures that may be needed when configuring
the adapter.

This chapter contains the following sections:

■

“Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network” on page 42

■

“Autonegotiation Protocol” on page 45

■

“Setting the

local-mac-address

Property” on page 46

■

“Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface” on page 48

Note –

The configuration procedures in this chapter are correct for the

Solaris 8 6/00 operating environment. If your system is running a future compatible
operating environment, refer to the Platform Notes: The Sun Quad FastEthernet Device
Driver document for the latest configuration procedures. You can view this
document on the

http://docs.sun.com

website.