NetWare Client 32 Driver Installation (Revised 3/5/98)
Copyright 1998 Compaq Computer Corp. All rights reserved.
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The CPQNF3.LAN driver is a high-performance, NetWare v4.x-
compliant server driver that meets the Open Data Link Interface
(ODI) v3.31 specification. It can be used on Client 32
workstations with NetWare v4.x and v3.1x servers.
How to Install the Driver
Install the driver and its support files as appropriate for
your environment:
- Installing on Windows 95 Clients
- Installing on Windows 3.x or DOS
See also:
- Examples of System File Settings
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Installing on Windows 95 Clients
These instructions are for installing a new controller and
driver on a Windows 95 client on which the NetWare Client 32
software is to be installed.
Before installing, be sure you have your Client 32
installation diskettes or CD-ROM handy. Make a copy of the Compaq
driver diskette; store the original and install from the copy.
Removing Any Non-NetWare Configuration
To ensure that Windows 95 does not try to use incompatible
networking services with your Novell NetWare Client 32
installation, follow these steps:
1. Select Start> Settings> Control Panel and double-click
Network.
2. On the Network dialog, the Configuration tab should list no
installed components. Remove any components by selecting
them and clicking Remove.
3. Close the Network dialog and shut down the system.
Installing the driver with Client 32:
1. Install the new controller. Then restart the computer.
NOTE: If required by your computer's configuration
utility, configure the controller at this point.
2. When Windows 95 reports "New Hardware Found", select Do not
load driver.
3. Insert your Client 32 installation disk or CD-ROM, browse
to the Win95 directory, and run SETUP.
4. When prompted, identify your Compaq controller.
5. When prompted to install a driver, specify Have Disk,
insert the Compaq driver diskette, and press <Enter> or
click OK.
6. After completing the Client 32 installation, shut down and
restart the system.
7. To verify your installation, select Start> Settings>
Control Panel and double-click Network. You should see the
following installed components:
- Novell Client 32
- Compaq (type) Controller
- Novell ODINSUP
- IPX 32-Bit Protocol For Novell Netware Client 32 ->
Compaq (type) Controller
- IPX 32-Bit Protocol For Novell Netware Client 32 ->
Novell ODINSUP
- IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol -> Novell ODINSUP
NOTE: When installing the Netelligent Dual-Speed 10/100 TX
PCI UTP Controller, Windows 95 will automatically find
another controller (the second port) and install the software
(which is already installed from the first port installation),
unless you choose to disable the port.
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Installing Client 32 on Windows 3.x or DOS
See your Novell documentation for instructions on installing
driver support on a Client 32 workstation. The NetWare v4.x-
compliant server driver provided (CPQNF3.LAN) can be used
on Client32 workstations with NetWare v4.x and v3.1x
servers.
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NET.CFG Parameters
This section describes NET.CFG parameters for the Compaq
driver. Each statement must appear on a separate line under
LINK DRIVER CPQNF3 and each must be indented with at least a
single space or tab character.
Example NET.CFG statements
LINK DRIVER CPQNF3
SLOT 16
100FD
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
NODE ADDRESS 200023456789
SLOT number
The default is automatically selected by the PCI bus. The
SLOT parameter is used only if (1) more than one controller
or (2) a controller with more than one port is used in your
system. If you are installing more than one controller or
connecting to an additional port, enter the slot number for
the controller or port.
NOTE: Since the slot number is unknown until the driver is
loaded, do not enter a slot number during initial
installation. If you enter an invalid number, the driver
will not load. To determine the valid slot numbers, load the
CPQNF3 driver and look for the first slot number reported by
the driver (16, 33, etc.). This is the slot number for the
first controller or port. To support a second slot, add an
additional SLOT statement to the NET.CFG file and increase
the number by one. For example, if the first of two ports
initializes at slot 33, then the second port must have a
slot number of 34.
10HD or 10FD or 100HD or 100FD
These keywords allow you to override the default value of half
duplex. Full duplex can be used only when the controller is
connected to a hub that supports and is enabled both for full-duplex mode
and for the specified speed (10Mb/s and 100Mb/s, respectively). Full duplex
allows for simultaneous transmit and receive data transfer.
FRAME name
The Compaq driver supports four Ethernet frame types:
- Ethernet_802.2 (default for NetWare v3.12 and v4.x)
- Ethernet_802.3 (default for NetWare v3.11)
- Ethernet_II
- Ethernet_SNAP
Include this parameter only if you want to use a frame type
other than the default. If you want to use multiple frame
types (such as for TCP/IP and IPX communications), you must
enter the statement twice in the NET.CFG file, as in the
following example:
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
FRAME ETHERNET_II
NODE ADDRESS value
The default is the globally administered node ID shipped in
the Node ID ROM on the controller. Permitted values are any
hexadecimal node ID in the range of locally administered
node IDs permitted under IEEE guidelines. The NODE ADDRESS
option overrides the pre-assigned globally administered
node ID, which is stored in the Node ID ROM on the
controller, as in the following example:
NODE ADDRESS 200023456789
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Using the IPX Protocol
To use the IPX protocol stack, copy the files shown below into
the same directory as LSL.COM (Novell-supplied), NET.CFG and
CPQNF3.LAN. The files shown below are supplied by Novell:
1. IPXODI.COM, the IPX protocol stack program that manages
communications among the network stations.
2. The shell or requester (such as VLM.EXE, NETX.EXE,
NETX.COM). This command is required to load your shell. It
is only required for the IPX protocol stack. VLM is the
NetWare DOS requester for NetWare v4.x and v3.1x. For more
information, consult your Novell documentation.
NOTE: To display the version and date of LSL.COM,
CPQNF3.LAN, or IPXODI, type the command followed by a
question mark: LSL ?, CPQNF3 ?, IPXODI ?.
To load the driver from the DOS prompt, enter the commands
shown below, in the order displayed:
LSL
CPQNF3
IPXODI
shell (NETX or VLM)
NOTE: To automatically execute the commands when you start
your computer, include them, with the directory name, in
the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
If your installation was successful, you will see a driver
description and version statement followed by configuration
summary (similar to the example below) before you attach to the
file server:
Compaq NetFlex-3 MLID v x.xx (yymmdd)
Copyright 1995, 1997 Compaq Computer Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Slot 16, IRQ 3, Port 7000, Node Address 805FE2C416 L
Max Frame 1514 bytes, Line Speed 100 Mb/s
Board 1, Frame Ethernet_802.2, LSB Mode
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Using the TCP/IP Protocol
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is an
industry standard protocol suite. To use the TCP/IP protocol:
1. Install the TCP/IP software onto your computer.
2. Edit the NET.CFG file to include the parameter FRAME
ETHERNET_II and other required parameters.
3. After modifying NET.CFG, load the driver.
The example below is for LAN Workplace for DOS. Your NET.CFG
will look different if you use another vendor's TCP/IP software
package. The statement following Link Support determines the
number of packet buffers and the packet size.
Example NET.CFG for TCP/IP on LAN Workplace
Link Support
Buffers 8 1514
MemPool 4096
Link Driver CPQNF3
Frame Ethernet_II
Protocol TCPIP
ip_address 192.111.112.24
ip_router 192.111.112.15
ip_netmask 255.255.255.0
tcp_sockets 32
udp_sockets 8
raw_sockets 1
nb_sessions 4
nb_commands 8
nb_adapter 0
nb_domain
Loading the driver:
The example below loads the Compaq driver with only the TCP/IP
protocol stack. See Using Multiple Protocols if you also need
IPX support.
To load the driver from the DOS prompt, enter these commands in
the order shown:
LSL
CPQNF3
TCPIP
shell
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Using Multiple Protocols
Compaq's driver can be loaded with multiple protocols, such as
IPX and TCP/IP. These protocols enable the workstation to
communicate with host machines, with other nodes on your local
network, and with TCP/IP-based networks connected through
Internet gateways.
To use both IPX and IP,
1. Install the TCP/IP software onto your computer.
2. Edit the NET.CFG file to include information necessary to
run both protocols (such as frame types).
3. After modifying NET.CFG, load the driver.
The example below is for LAN Workplace for DOS. Your NET.CFG
will look different if you use another vendor's TCP/IP software
package. Link Support determines the number of packet buffers
and the packet size. Your NET.CFG file might differ, depending
on your TCP/IP software's requirements.
Example NET.CFG for TCP/IP and IPX on LAN Workplace
Link Support
Buffers 8 1514
MemPool 4096
Link Driver CPQNF3
Frame ETHERNET_II
Frame ETHERNET_802.2
Protocol IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
Protocol TCPIP
ip_address 192.111.112.24
ip_router 192.111.112.15
ip_netmask 255.255.255.0
tcp_sockets 32
udp_sockets 8
raw_sockets 1
nb_sessions 4
nb_commands 8
nb_adapter 0
nb_domain
Example startup commands (yours might differ):
LSL
CPQNF3
IPXODI
TCPIP
shell (NETX or VLM)
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Unloading the Protocols and Driver
If you want to unload the protocol(s) and/or the Compaq driver,
you must unload them in the opposite order.
Example unloading:
NETX u or VLM u
TCPIP u
IPXODI u
CPQNF3 u
LSL u
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Conserving Memory
You can save memory by eliminating parts of IPXODI.COM that you
do not need. IPXODI.COM contains three parts:
- IPX protocol
- SPX protocol
- Remote Diagnostics Responder
You can save memory by not loading SPX or the Remote
Diagnostics Responder. However, some utilities, such as
Novell's RCONSOLE and NVER, require both SPX and/or the Remote
Diagnostics Responder.
To load only some parts of IPXODI.COM, use one of the following
commands. These commands can be entered from your DOS system
prompt, or put in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file for automatic
execution at startup.
Command Meaning (Savings)
IPXODI Loads IPX, SPX, and the Diagnostics Responder
IPXODI d Loads only IPX and SPX. (Saves 4K of memory)
IPXODI a Loads only IPX. (Saves 8K of memory)
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Examples of System File Settings
Example NET.CFG
Link Driver CPQNF3
NetWare DOS Requester
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE F
NETWARE PROTOCOL NDS BIND
Protocol IPX
IPX SOCKETS 40
Example STARTNET.BAT for Client 32 DOS/Win3.x
SET NWLANGUAGE=ENGLISH
C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\NIOS.EXE
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\LSLC32.NLM
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\CMSM.NLM
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\ETHERTSM.NLM
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\CPQNF3.LAN FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2
slot=401
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\CPQNF3.LAN FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3
slot=401
;if a second controller or port is enabled
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\IPX.NLM
LOAD C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\CLIENT32.NLM
Example CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE
DEVICE=C:\WFW\HIMEM.SYS /numhandlers=64
device=c:\dos\emm386.exe noems
DOS=HIGH,umb
FILES=40
buffers=40
LASTDRIVE=Z
STACKS=9,256
DEVICE=C:\WFW\IFSHLP.SYS
Example AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE /X
@ECHO OFF
PROMPT $p$g
PATH C:\DOS
PATH C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\;%PATH%
SET TEMP=C:\DOS
@CALL C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32\STARTNET
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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