***************************************************************************** * AcerLAN ALN-320 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet Adapter * * NIDS2 Driver for OS2 LAN SERVER * * V. 1.1 Jan. 1998 * ***************************************************************************** Introduction: ============= The Ethernet NDIS2 Driver for IBM OS2 LAN SERVER confirms to the Network Driver Interface Specification(NDIS2). This document shows you how to setup the driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom keywords in configuration file. Contents of the Subdirectory: ============================ ALN320.OS2 The NDIS2 driver for IBM OS2 LAN SERVER. ALN320.NIF The installation information file. LSOS2.TXT This file. Installation: ============= Before starting with the installation process, make sure that the adapter is properly installed and configured. You can use the diagnostic program (A:\ACERSET.EXE) to make sure your connection with the network is correct. Installation by using IBM OS2 LAN SERVER Installation utility: --------------------------------------------------------- Please install the IBM LAN SERVER OS2 driver files following the procedures as described in the following. 1. Install OS/2 Lan Server to HardDisk and install PCI Ethernet adapter in your system properly. 2. In OS/2 window, Click the "MPTS" icon. 3. The screen will display the IBM Logo panel, press "OK". 4. Select "Install" button. 5. Insert the PCI Ethernet driver diskette, specify the driver path A:\OS2NDIS and press <Enter>. 6. When complete above step to load ALN320.OS2 into OS/2 system, then configure your system. 7. The same step as step 4, select "Configure" button. 8. The screen will display "Configure" dialog box and select "LAN adapters and protocols" then press "configure" button. 9. The screen will display "LAPS Configuration" dialog box, move highlight to "AcerLAN ALN-320 10/100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet Adapter" item in "Network Adapter" window, and select "NetBios" "IEEE802.2" protocol. Press "OK". 10. Installation is complete now. Reset your PC by turning it off and on. Configuration Files: ==================== Sample of configuration file: ----------------------------- File Name: C:\CONFIG.SYS ---------- ... Device=C:\IBMCOM\MACS\ALN320.OS2 ... File Name: C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL.INI ---------- ... [IBMLXCFG] LANDD_nif = LANDD.nif NETBEUI_nif = NETBEUI.nif ODI2NDI_nif = ODI2NDI.nif TCPIP_nif = TCPIP.nif ALN320_nif = ALN320.nif ... [LANDD_nif] DriverName = LANDD$ Bindings = ALN320_nif ETHERAND_TYPE = "I" ... [NETBEUI_nif] DriverName = netbeui$ Bindings = ALN320_nif ETHERAND_TYPE = "I" ... [ODI2NDI_nif] DriverName = odi2ndi$ Bindings = ALN320_nif ... [TCPIP_nif] DriverName = TCPIP$ Bindings = ALN320_nif [ALN320_nif] DriverName = ALN320$ Custom Keywords: ---------------- FULLDUPLEX This keyword is used to enable full duplex mode. SPEED This keyword is used to force the adapter at 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed. Note: FULLDUPLEX and SPEED should be used together.Download Driver Pack
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