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Use the following help topics to configure the network adapter:

Speed/Duplex

UTP Port

Magic Packet


Duplex Mode (ACPI version 4)
Speed/Duplex:

This setting determines the line speed and duplex mode the network adapter will use to communicate on the network. In most cases, the default value of Auto Detect will work just fine. If the link partner does not support auto negotiation, make sure this setting is the same as that used on the link partner, i.e. 100Mb/Half Duplex. The following settings are available:

Auto-Detect                        Only applies to the AT-2700TX - automatically determines speed and duplex setting  (if auto-negotiation is enabled on link partner – uses parallel detection for speed otherwise).

100Mb/Half Duplex	default setting for the AT-2700FX.

100Mb/Full Duplex	adapter can transmit and receive packets simultaneously, theoretically increasing throughput to 200Mb/s.

10Mb/Half Duplex	Default setting for the AT-2450 Series adapters.

10Mb/Full Duplex	Adapter can transmit and receive packets simultaneously, theoretically increasing throughput to 20Mb/s.

To configure full duplex mode for legacy versions of the AT-2450 (AT-2450T/AT/BT/FT), use SETUP24 from the CardAssistant diskette to change the duplex setting. Remember to boot into DOS before loading SETUP24.EXE.


UTP Port (legacy)
UTP Port:

This setting enables the twisted pair port for communication, and only applies to AT-2450s, which have the PCI I or PCI II chip. Clicking on this check box overrides the hardware settings.


Magic Packet Mode
Magic Packet Mode:

This setting enables a network administrator to use a Magic Packet to remotely power up a machine residing on the network for remote access. The Magic Packet is a broadcast or directed packet that has the client adapter’s network address repeated 16 consecutive times in the data field. A special utility is required to send the magic packet.