Checking LAN Installation 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 v2 software. To obtain this information, execute the command:

uname -a 

Prior to installing HP-UX LAN, 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.

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 superuser capability.