Windows NT Driver Installation (Revised 12/897)
Copyright 1997 Compaq Computer Corp. All rights reserved.
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The Windows NT driver supports both NDIS 3.0 for Windows NT 3.51 and
Windows NT 4.0. There is also an NDIS 4.0 driver for Windows NT 4.0
4.0. The drivers and support files are located in the following
directories:
NDIS 3.0 \NDIS3
File Name Description
CPQDISK.NET Windows NT Installation File, located
on the root directory.
OEMSETUP.INF Driver Installation File for NT Operating Systems.
NT.TXT Windows NT installation help text.
WIN95.TXT Windows 95 installation help text.
NETFLX3.SY_ Windows NT Driver, compressed.
NETFLX3.CP_ Configuration routines for the
controller, compressed.
NETFLX3.DLL Detection and configuration routines
for the controller.
NETFLX3.EX_ Compaq Advanced Network Controller
Utility, compressed.
NETFLX3.HL_ Windows help file for Advanced Network
Controller Utility, compressed.
NETFLX3.INF Driver Installation File for Windows 95 Operating Systems.
NDIS 4.0 \NDIS4
File Name Description
CPQDISK.NET Windows NT Installation File, located
on the root directory.
CPQRNICMN.DL_
OEMSETUP.INF Driver Installation File for NT Operating Systems.
NT.TXT Windows NT installation help text.
WIN95.TXT Windows 95 installation help text.
NETFLX3.SY_ Windows NT Driver, compressed.
NETFLX3.CP_ Configuration routines for the
controller, compressed.
NETFLX3.DLL Detection and configuration routines
for the controller.
NETFLX3.EX_ Compaq Advanced Network Controller
Utility, compressed.
NETFLX3.HL_ Windows help file for Advanced Network
Controller Utility, compressed.
NETFLX3.INF Driver Installation File for Windows 95 Operating Systems.
The Compaq Advanced Network Controller Utility will be installed
automatically into your Control Panel during the driver
installation. The utility launches during installation on Compaq
systems or systems with multiple controllers or ports supported
by the NETFLX3 driver.
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Installing the Driver on Windows NT 4.x
Before installing, make sure that Windows NT is correctly
installed on the system. Make a copy of the Compaq controller
diskette; store the original and install from the copy.
TIP: Your controller driver ships with the Compaq Advanced
Network Controller Utility, which will be installed into
your Control Panel. This utility will help you configure,
monitor, and manage your Compaq controllers. After
installation, look for a new Control Panel named Compaq Net.
Installing the driver:
1. Select Start> Settings> Control Panel and double-click
Network.
2. On the Network dialog, click the Adapters tab.
3. The Network Adapters list displays all currently installed
controllers. To add a controller that does not appear in
the list, click Add and click Have Disk.
4. When prompted for the driver location, insert the controller
diskette, enter the path to the \NT directory (A:\NDISx), and
press <Enter> or click OK. For an Add request, you are
prompted to select and install a listed driver: double-click
your Compaq Netelligent controller (or select it and click
OK).
NOTE: If you have a Compaq system and multiple Compaq
controllers or ports, the Compaq Advanced Network Control
Utility appears instead of the standard dialog. For each
controller you wish to install, select the new controller
(it will appear grayed out) and click Install.
5. The controller now appears in the Network Adapters list. To
configure the controller, double-click your Compaq
Netelligent controller in the list (or select it and click
Properties).
The Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility appears instead
of the standard Properties dialog. Double-click the icon for
your controller (or select it and click Properties). A
question mark on the icon indicates that the controller is
installed but does not have its driver loaded yet (it will
load when you restart). Click the Help button on the dialog
for more information.
6. Make selections for the Duplex Setting, Network Address, and
Media Connector if you want to change from the default
settings; otherwise, click Close.
- Duplex Setting enables full-duplex operation (when
connected to a full-duplex capable and enabled hub). If
you do not change this parameter, it defaults to half
duplex.
- Network Address is a 12-character hexadecimal number in
the range of locally-administered node IDs. Use this
parameter only if you need to override the network
address of the controller. The least significant bit of
the first byte must be zero, and the second significant
bit should be one.
- Media Connector lets you to select UTP or AUTO. AUTO
allows use of either an RJ-45 or a BNC connector. If
you are using a BNC connector, you must choose AUTO.
7. On the Network dialog, return to step 3 to add additional
controllers or ports; otherwise, click Close.
8. For new installations, binding configuration and storing
occurs, and the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog may
prompt you for settings. Follow the prompts to complete the
installation.
9. Restart the machine to put the changes into effect.
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Installing the Driver on Windows NT 3.51
Before installing, make sure that Windows NT is correctly
installed on the system. Make a copy of the Compaq controller
diskette; store the original and install from the copy.
TIP: Your controller driver ships with the Compaq Advanced
Network Controller Utility, which will be installed into
your Control Panel. This utility will help you configure,
monitor, and manage your NETFLX3 controllers. After
installation, look for a new Control Panel named Compaq Net.
Installing the driver:
1. From the Main group, double-click Control Panel, then double-
click Network.
2. The Network Settings dialog displays computer and network
information. To add a controller that does not appear in the
Installed Adapter Cards list, click Add Adapter. The Add
Network Adapter dialog displays a list box from which you
are to select the controller. Press <End> to scroll to the
last item, select <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer,
and click Continue.
3. When prompted for the file location, insert the controller
diskette, enter the path to the \NT directory (A:\NDISx), and
press <Enter> or click OK. For an Add request, you are
prompted to select and install a listed driver: double-click
your Compaq controller (or select it and click OK).
NOTE: If you have a Compaq system and multiple Compaq
controllers or ports, the Compaq Advanced Network Control
Utility appears instead of the standard dialog. For each
controller you wish to install, select the new controller
(it will appear grayed out) and click Install.
4. The controller now appears in the Installed Adapter Cards
list. To configure the controller, double-click your Compaq
Netelligent controller in the list (or select it and click
Configure).
The Compaq Advanced Network Control Utility appears instead
of the standard dialog. Double-click the icon for your
controller (or select it and click Properties). A question
mark on the icon indicates that the controller is installed
but does not have its driver loaded yet (it will load when
you restart). Click the Help button on the dialog for more
information.
5. Make selections for the Duplex Setting, Network Address, and
Media Connector if you want to change from the default
settings; otherwise, click Close.
- Duplex Setting enables full-duplex operation (when
connected to a full-duplex capable and enabled hub). If
you do not change this parameter, it defaults to half
duplex.
- Network Address is a 12-character hexadecimal number in
the range of locally-administered node IDs. Use this
parameter only if you need to override the network
address of the controller. The least significant bit of
the first byte must be zero, and the second significant
bit should be one.
- Media Connector lets you to select UTP or AUTO. AUTO
allows use of either an RJ-45 or a BNC connector. If
you are using a BNC connector, you must choose AUTO.
6. Return to step 2 to add additional controllers or ports;
otherwise, close the Network Settings dialog.
7. For new installations, binding configuration and storing
occurs, and the TCP/IP Configuration dialog may prompt you
for settings. Follow the prompts to complete the
installation.
8. Restart the machine to put the changes into effect.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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