Allied Telesis AT-2911GP Network Adapters - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Supported Operating Systems
The AT-2911GP adapter card can be used as a dual port adapter or a
bridge to connect two ports.
Dual Port
Adapter
The following list shows the supported operating systems to use the AT-
2911GP adapter card as a dual port adapter:
 Windows 8
 Windows Server 2012
 Windows 7
 Windows Server 2008 R2
 Windows Vista
 Windows Server 2008
 Windows XP
 Windows Server 2003
 Linux
The AT-2911GP adapter uses Linux inbox driver software to operate so
that you do not need to install driver software for Linux systems. A driver
supplied with an operating system is called an inbox driver.
For Windows Operating Systems, you must install driver software for the
AT-2911GP adapter. To install driver software for Windows Operating
Systems, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software” on page 35.
Bridge to
Connect Two
Ports to One
Network
The following list shows the supported operating systems to use the AT-
2911GP adapter as a bridge:
 Windows 7
 Windows XP 32-bit
In addition to installing driver software, you must install the AT-MUX utility
on your system to function as a bridge. See Chapter 4, “Installing the AT-
MUX Utility” on page 63.