Windows for workgroup 3.10
Introduction:
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This document shows you how to install Windows for Workgroup 3.1 NDIS
driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom
keywords.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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WFW31.TXT This file.
OEMSETUP.INF The setup information file for WFW31.
PCIND.DOS The NDIS2 driver.
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.
Setup Procedure:
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1) Start the Windows for Workgroup 3.1.
2) Click the "Control Panel" icon in the Program Manager Window.
3) Click the "Network" icon in the Network Window.
4) When the "Network Settings" dialog box appears, select "Adapters"
button.
5) Select "Add" icon from the "Network Adapters" dialog box.
6) Select "Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter".
7) When the "Install Driver" window appears, insert the distribution
diskette into drive A:, type "A:\WFW31" and press <Enter>.
8) Press <Enter> to select "PCI Ethernet NE2000 Driver".
9) Click "Setup..." to popup the setup window.
10) If the adapter is in Jumperless mode, modify the IO Base and
Interrupt to match the adapter's hardware setting. If the adapter is
in PCI mode,just leave the values unchanged.
11) Click "Advanced..." if you want to modify the advanced features.
Please refer to the next section for the description of the keywords.
12) Close each windows and restart the computer.
Configuration Files:
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There are two ways to modify the configuration:
a) Follow step 10/11 in the previous section.
b) Modify PROTOCOL.INI in your WFW31 directory directly.
File Name: PROTOCOL.INI
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Sample of configuration file:
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...
[PCIND]
drivername=pcind$
IOBASE=0x300
INTERRUPT=5
EARLYRECEIVE=0
EARLYTRANSMIT=0
FULLDUPLEX=0
PCIID=0
[PCIND]
drivername=pcind2$
IOBASE=0x320
INTERRUPT=9
EARLYRECEIVE=0
EARLYTRANSMIT=0
FULLDUPLEX=0
PCIID=0
...
Custom Keywords:
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PCIID="hhhhhhhhhhhh" This keyword is the Ethernet Address of
the adapter you want to drive. If there
are more than one ethernet adapters 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. PCIID=0) if there is only
one adapter in your system.
Note: Please remember to enter the
double quotes.
EARLYTRANSMIT This keyword is used to enable turbo
transmission mode for accelerating data
transmission.
EARLYRECEIVE This keyword is used to enable turbo
transmission mode for accelerating data
receiption.
FULLDUPLEX This keyword is used to enable full
duplex mode.
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 keyword, PCIID, to let driver locate the right adapter.
And you must set DriverName to be PCIND$ and PCIND2$ for two
different adapters.
You can use the diagnostic program (A:\SETUP.EXE) under DOS prompt
to show all the Ethernet addresses of your adapters.
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.