Step 1: Checking LAN Installation Prerequisites

Prior to loading the LAN/9000 product onto your system, check that you have met the following hardware and software prerequisites:

Check that /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin are in your PATH using the command:
echo $PATH
The operating system should have been upgraded to HP-UX 11i software. To obtain this information, execute the command:
uname -a
Prior to installing LAN/9000, HP recommends that you create a network map or update the existing map of your network. Refer to chapter 6 for a sample LAN network map and sample worksheet.
You have the appropriate cabling for your LAN card.
- A ThinLAN cable with a BNC T-connector or an AUI cable to connect to a backbone MAU, thinMAU or ethertwist MAU.
- A 10/1000BaseT connector to plug into an RJ45 connector.
You have the installation and service manual for your network card.
You have an IP address, subnet mask (optional), and host name alias for your new LAN card.
You have super-user capability.

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