3Com NDIS 2.01 driver installation notes for IBM LAN Server
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 III NDIS driver to the hard disk. Type:
COPY A:\NDIS\DOS\ELNK3.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\ELNK3.DOS
c. Save the file and exit the editor.
3. Enter the LANMAN subdirectory. Type:
CD LANMAN
4. Rename the PROTOCOL.INI file to save it. Type:
REN PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.OLD
5. Append the PROTOCOL.INI fragment from the 3Com EtherDisk diskette.
Type:
COPY PROTOCOL.OLD + A:\NDIS\DOS\PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.INI
6. Edit the new PROTOCOL.INI file.
a. Four lines after the line [ETHERNET], change the line:
Bindings = IBMAC
to
Bindings = ELNK3
b. Two lines before the line:
;3C509 3Com EtherLink III adapter
change the blank line to
[ELNK3]
c. 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
1. Insert the IBM OS/2 Requester Diskette #1 and run the LAPS
installation program. Select Advanced Installation on the second
menu.
2. Insert the OS/2 Protocol and Drivers diskette when the prompt
appears. After LAPS has completed copying the files from the
Protocol and Drivers diskette, select the Copy Additional Drivers
option from the next menu.
The next menu prompts for the drive and path for the additional
drivers.
3. Insert the EtherDisk diskette and type A:\NDIS\OS2. LAPS copies
the appropriate 3Com adapter files to the hard disk and returns to
the options menu.
4. Select the Configure Workstation option. The next menu 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.
The installer presents a message that the system needs to be rebooted
for the changes to take effect. However, you must complete the
following steps before you reboot the computer.
1. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file. After the line:
device=C:\IBMCOM\PROTMAN.OS2
insert the line:
device=C:\IBMCOM\MACS\ELNK3.OS2
2. Save the file and exit the editor.
3. Reboot the computer, and the OS/2 requester will activate.
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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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