LANSRV.TXT
3Com Corporation
3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card (3CxEM556 PC Card family)
NDIS 2.01 - IBM LAN Server Installation Notes
IBM LAN Server Installation Notes
IBM LAN Server 4.0
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1. Insert the disk labeled "Dos Lan Services Disk 1" into
drive A:.
2. At the A:\ prompt type "INSTALL"
3. Choose the directory you want the software installed to.
The default is "C:\NET".
4. A menu will appear that provides a list of Network Cards.
Choose "Network card not shown in the list below..."
5. Remove the "Dos Lan Services Disk 1" diskette and insert the
Installation Disk #2 into drive A.
6. Type A:\NDIS2 and hit Enter
7. The next menu should display "3Com Megahertz LAN + 56K Modem PC Card"
8. Additional menus will appear, choose the appropriate options
for your network environment. Refer to the IBM manual if
there are questions regarding these menus.
9. After completing the installation, copy A:\NDIS2\EM556N2.DOS
and A:\EMENABLE.EXE from the Installation Disk #2 to C:\NET or
the directory chosed in Step 3.
Edit CONFIG.SYS and the following lines before rebooting......
DEVICE=C:\NET\EMENABLE.EXE
DEVICE=C:\NET\EM556N2.DOS
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Enabling Full Duplex mode:
Edit c:\net\protocol.ini, add Full_duplex=yes below the [IBM$NETBEUI]
NOTE: Do not add this if your network is not configured to support
Full Duplex.
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SYSTEM.INI information
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In order for the modem to function correctly
in MS Windows, add the following commands to your
Windows SYSTEM.INI file under the [386Enh] category:
(In case they are not there already)
[386Enh]
:
:
COM1Base=3F8
COM1Irq=4
COM2Base=2F8
COM2Irq=3
COM3Base=3E8
COM3Irq=4
COM4Base=2E8
COM4Irq=3
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The Installation Disk #2 also contains Ethernet driver import
files for IBM LAN Server 3.0 and 2.0.
IBM LAN Server 3.0
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IBM LAN Server 3.0 contains an installer DOS (DXMAID). The
installation utility fully supports the OEM network adapter
driver import capability. The following section describes how
to install the driver for DOS. This version of Installation
Disk #2 does not provide OS/2 support for the LAN + MODEM card.
DOS Installation
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Run the DXMAID installer from the IBM LAN Support diskette.
Use the defaults from the first menu. The Process Adapter
Option Diskette box prompts you to enter the drive and path
for the option diskette. Remove the LAN Support Program
Installation diskette, put the 3Com Installation Disk #2
diskette in the drive, and type A:\NDIS2 for the drive and path.
The installer will pause after it copies the files needed from
the Installation Disk #2 diskette. Place the LAN Support
diskette back in the drive, and continue the installation.
IBM LAN Server 2.0
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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.
DOS Installation
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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 NDIS driver to the hard disk. Insert the
Installation Disk #2 into the A: drive, then type:
COPY A:\NDIS2\EM556N2.DOS C:\LANMAN
2. Enter the LANMAN subdirectory of your hard disk. Type:
CD LANMAN
3. Rename the current PROTOCOL.INI file to save it. Type:
REN PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.OLD
4. Append the PROTOCOL.INI fragment from the 3Com Installation
Disk #2. Type:
COPY PROTOCOL.OLD + A:\NDIS2\PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.INI
5. Edit the new PROTOCOL.INI file.
a. Four lines after the line [ETHERNET], change the line:
Bindings = IBMAC
to
Bindings = EM556
b. Two lines before the line:
;3C589 3Com EtherLink/PCMCIA adapter
change the blank line to
[EM556]
c. Save the file and exit the editor.
6. Return to the root directory of your hard disk. Type:
CD \
7. 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 = \LASRV\EM556N2.DOS
c. Save the file and exit the editor.
The installation is complete. The LAN Support program activates
the next time the machine boots.
(%VER NDIS - IBM LAN Server v5.56.0)
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.