Packet Driver
Introduction:
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The Packet Driver for DOS workstations confirms to the PC/TCP version
1.09 Packet driver specification. This document shows you how to setup
the driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom
keywords in configuration file.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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PCIPKT.COM The Packet driver for DOS workstations.
PACKET.TXT This file.
Installation:
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Before starting with the installation process, make sure that the adapter
is properly installed and configured. You can use the diagnostic program
(A:\SETUP.EXE) to make sure your connection with the network is correct.
Installation Packet Driver:
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1) Copy the Packet driver to your HardDisk, suppose you copy it to
C:\PACKET directory.
EX: copy a:\packet\pcipkt.com c:\packet\pcipkt.com
2) Add the following line to C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\PACKET\PCIPKT -W 0x60 5 0x300
NOTE:
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Multiple Lan Adapters in a system:
If you want to install mutiple Lan adapter in your system, you have
to use the parameter, -p after PCIPKT in AUTOEXEC.BAT file to let
driver locate the right adapter. You can run A:\SETUP.EXE under DOS
prompt to show all the Ethernet addresses of your adapters.
Configuration Files:
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Sample of configuration file:
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(Suppose PACKET driver is copied to C:\PACKET directory)
File Name: C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
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C:\PACKET\PCIPKT -p003004123456 -r -t -n -w 0x60 5 0x300
0x60 is software vector number this driver uses.
-n means Novell packets can be transmitted across this driver
-w means Window compatible.
5 is IRQ value
0x300 is IOBASE value
-p, -r, -t is explained below
Custom Parameters:
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-p This parameter is the Ethernet Address
of the adapter you want to drive. If
there are more than one ethernet adapter
in your system, you have to use this
keyword to let driver locate the right
adapter. However, you don't have to use
this property or let the value to be
zero (i.e. -p0) if there is only one
adapter in your system.
-t This parameter is used to enable turbo
transmission mode for accelerating data
transmission.
-r This parameter is used to enable turbo
transmission mode for accelerating data
receiption.
-f This parameter is used to enable full
duplex mode.
Note: For PCI mode adapter, you don't have to define IRQ and IOBASE value
as PCIPKT parameters, driver will ignore these values.
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.