This section displays the following information:
Interface Status displays one of the following states:
Unknown-Indicates that the interface status cannot be determined.
OK-Indicates that the interface is UP.
Degraded-Indicates that the interface is UP and functional, but performance and redundancy are degraded.
Failed-Indicates that the interface is DOWN and no network traffic is occurring. Looking at the error counts may help you determine if a problem has occurred. The software may not be configured properly.
Max Packet Size displays the maximum allowable packet size in bytes. Use this information to compare with other stations. In general, if you are using a high data transfer application, a higher Max Packet Size provides better performance.
If this item is 0, it cannot be obtained from the hardware or support software.
Last Status Change displays the time at which the interface entered its current operational state. Use this item to determine the length of time the interface has remained in its current state. If the time at which the interface entered its current operational state is unknown, N/A displays in this field.
Physical (MAC) Address displays the physical address presented on the network by the physical adapter. This physical address resource cannot be used by any other device. The address is usually burned onto the board, and can be used to map into network analyzer tools.
Speed displays the nominal rate of speed of the NIC in megabits per second. For example, Token Ring speeds are typically 4 or 16 Mb/s. Ethernet speed is typically 10 or 100 Mb/s. If this item is 0, the speed may be 0, or this item cannot be obtained from the hardware or support software.
Use this information to help you determine the configuration of the NIC. If you see an error in the Ring Open Status, found on the Token Ring Status window, you may want to check the configured speed. It is possible that you have set the NIC at the wrong speed if you see Beaconing or Ring Failed under Ring Open Status. For example, there is a conflict if the NIC is configured at 4 megabits per second and the Token Ring is set at 16 megabits per second.
Receive Statistics
Bytes displays the number of bytes received.
Total packets displays the total number of received packets.
Unicast packets displays the number of received packets that have a single destination.
Non-unicast packets displays the number of received packets that have multiple destinations.
Discarded packets displays the number of received packets that are discarded.
Error packets displays the number of received packets that have errors.
Unknown protocols displays the number of received packets that have unknown protocols.
Transmit Statistics
Bytes displays the number of bytes transmitted.
Total packets displays the total number of transmitted packets.
Unicast packets displays the number of transmitted packets that have a single destination.
Non-unicast packets displays the number of transmitted packets that have multiple destinations.
Discarded packets displays the number of transmitted packets that are discarded.
Error packets displays the number of transmitted packets that have errors.
Queue length displays the number of packets in the transmit queue.