3Com Corporation
NDIS Drivers Installation Notes
This file contains instructions on installing NDIS drivers for the
network operating systems listed below.
- Microsoft LAN Manager
- IBM Lan Server
- DEC Pathworks
- Banyan VINES
- Other NDIS-based installations
Microsoft LAN Manager versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2
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The EtherDisk diskette contains a subdirectory structure and files that make
it an OEM import disk for the LAN Manager installer. Use the import function
of the LAN Manager installer to capture the NDIS driver from the EtherDisk
diskette. Be sure to save the new configuration before exiting the installer.
IBM LAN Server
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This EtherDisk diskette contains Ethernet driver import files for
IBM LAN Server.
IBM LAN Server 3.0
IBM LAN Server 3.0 contains an installer for both OS/2 (LAPS) and DOS
(DXMAID). Both of these installation utilities fully support OEM network
adapter driver import capability.
DOS Installation
Run the DXMAID installer from the IBM LAN Support diskette. Use the
defaults from the first menu. The second menu prompts you to enter the
drive and path for the import diskette. Remove the LAN Support diskette,
put the 3Com EtherDisk diskette in the drive, and type A:\NDIS\DOS for the
drive and path. The installer will pause after it copies the files needed
from the EtherDisk diskette. Place the LAN Support diskette back in the
drive, and continue the installation.
OS/2 Installation
Run the LAPS installer from the LAN Adapter and Protocol diskette. From
the second menu, select the Install option. LAPS then installs itself and
other files, and returns to the second menu. Select Install again. On the
next menu, LAPS prompts for a drive and path for installation. Remove the
LAPS diskette and insert the EtherDisk diskette in the drive. Type
A:\NDIS\OS2 for the drive and path. LAPS will copy the needed files from
the EtherDisk diskette. When the acknowledge message appears at the end of
the copy, reinsert the LAPS diskette and continue with the installation.
IBM LAN Server 2.0
LAN Server 2.0 is not as sophisticated as LAN Server 3.0. Installation can
be done successfully, but manual intervention is required. In all cases, the
user is required to edit files. For OS/2, the E editor is fine. For DOS, use
either EDLIN or EDIT.
DOS Installation
Run the DXMAID installer from the LAN Support diskette. Specify the
Ethernet adapter installation from the menu. When DXMAID is completed, do
the following to complete the installation.
1. Copy the EtherLink/MC NDIS driver to the hard disk. Type:
COPY A:\NDIS\DOS\ELNKMC.DOS C:\LANMAN
2. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file.
a. Change the line:
device = \LANMAN\PROTMAN.DOS
to
device = \LANMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /I:\LANMAN
b. Change the line:
device = XX.DOS
to
device = \LANMAN\ELNKMC.DOS
c. Save the file and exit the editor.
3. Enter the LANMAN subdirectory. Type:
CD LANMAN
4. Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file.
a. Four lines after the line [ETHERNET], change the line:
Bindings = IBMAC
to
Bindings = TCMAC2
b. Save the file and exit the editor.
The installation is complete. The LAN Support program activates the next
time the machine boots.
OS/2 Installation
- Insert the IBM OS/2 Requester Diskette #1 and run the LANINST
installation program. Select Advanced Installation on the next menu.
Select "Install or Configure this Workstation" option. Follow the
"Install or Remove a Component" option choices.
- Follow the "Configure" menu. Insert the OS/2 Network Adapter Drivers
diskette when the prompt appears. After LANINST has completed copying
the files from the Network Adapter Drivers diskette select the
Configure Workstation option from the next menu.
- The next menu prompts for the drive and path for the additional drivers.
Insert the EtherDisk diskette and type A:\NDIS\OS2. LANINST copies the
appropriate 3Com adapter files to the hard disk and returns to the
options menu.
- In the Configure Workstation Menu it prompts for adapter and protocol
options. In the adapters window, page down until the 3Com EtherLink
Family OS/2 menu item appears. Select this item and continue the
installation. When the installation is complete, exit the installer.
DEC Pathworks
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To install DEC Pathworks version 4.1 on a DOS NDIS workstation, DOS must be
installed on the target workstation C: drive, or you must have a bootable
DOS floppy. Follow these steps:
1. Insert the version 4.1 DOS Client Setup diskette in your floppy drive.
2. Change to that drive and execute the NETSETUP.EXE program.
3. Press [Ctrl]+[F10] twice to change to advanced-operator mode.
4. Follow the screens to select a Transport Protocol.
5. Insert the appropriate diskettes for the selection you made in step 4.
6. Select your network adapter by typing ETHERNET or TOKEN-RING.
7. Select the option (OTHER NDIS) adapters.
8. When prompted for the DRIVE:\PATH\FILENAME for the NDIS driver, type:
A:\NDIS\DOS\ELNKMC.DOS
9. When prompted for the full DRIVE:\PATH of the PROTOCOL.INI fragment,
type:
A:\NDIS\DOS
10. Follow the rest of the installation screens and the procedure for writing
the KEY DISK.
The NETSETUP program will build the PROTOCOL.INI file for you and modify your
startup files to use the adapter you have selected.
NOTE: If you are using a 16-bit adapter in DOS Pathworks, you must add the
/N parameter to the line in the STARTNET.BAT file that starts the
network scheduler. The line usually looks like:
%BOOT%\DECNET\sch /h
Banyan VINES
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To install VINES 5.0 software on a DOS NDIS workstation, follow these
instructions. DOS must be installed on the target workstation C: drive, or
you must have a bootable DOS floppy.
1. Use the DOS MD command to create a subdirectory called \VINES.
2. Copy the contents of the VINES LAN S/W (DOS) Install diskette into the
\VINES subdirectory.
3. Copy the contents of the NDIS subdirectory on the VINES LAN S/W (DOS) 2
of 2 diskette into the \VINES subdirectory.
4. Copy the PROTOCOL.INI fragment from the NDIS\DOS subdirectory on the
EtherDisk diskette to the \VINES subdirectory.
5. Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file to read as follows:
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
[VINES_XIF]
DRIVERNAME = NDISBAN$
BINDINGS = ELINKMC
[ELINKMC]
DRIVERNAME = ELNKMC$
6. Run the PCCONFIG.EXE program located in the \VINES subdirectory.
7. Select option 1, Network Card Settings.
8. Select the NDIS Ethernet option.
9. The NDIS workstation screen appears. Enter the IRQ that you selected
for the EtherLink/MC adapter.
10. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file and add the following lines, substituting A:
for C: for a floppy disk installation.
DEVICE = C:\VINES\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\VINES
DEVICE = C:\VINES\ELNKMC.DOS
11. Add the BAN command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. BAN loads the NDISBAN
drivers and reads the PCCONFIG.DB file to invoke changes made during the
PCCONFIG stage.
Other NDIS-based Installations
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Under this NDIS subdirectory are the directories DOS and OS2. These
directories contain the 3Com adapter NDIS driver and PROTOCOL.INI fragments
for DOS and OS/2. Use these files to install the NDIS driver and create your
own PROTOCOL.INI file.
(%VER NDIS Readme v3.4b)
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.