Workstation for DOS ODI Client
AT-2560FX
NetWare* DOS ODI Client Driver installation notes
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Location of Driver: \DOS\A2560ODI.COM
Quick Installation
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Use the Automatic setup option in the SETUP utility on the CardAssistant
disk to quickly and easily install the ODI driver using NETX. For
workstations using VLM's, see the VLM client section below.
Sample Configuration Files
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AUTOEXEC.BAT:
CD\NWCLIENT
LSL
A2560ODI
IPXODI
NETX or VLM (VLM's for NetWare 4.1 or 3.12)
NOTE: The link driver line in the NET.CFG must be completely flush-left,
and the entries in the link-driver section must be indented underneath.
NET.CFG (for 802.3 clients - generally NetWare 3.11 servers):
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
SPEED 100
FORCEDUPLEX 1
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
NET.CFG (for 802.2 clients - generally NetWare 3.12 and 4.1 servers):
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
SPEED 100
FORCEDUPLEX 1
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
NETWARE DOS REQUESTER
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE = F
General Installation for NetWare 3.11/3.12 clients
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All the files necessary to connect to the NetWare servers are
supplied on the CardAssistant disk. Newer versions of the shell files
(LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, NETX.EXE) may be available from Novell on the
NetWire forum.
1. From the \DOS directory on the CardAssistant disk, copy the following
files onto your hard drive: LSL.COM, A2560ODI.COM, IPXODI.COM,
NETX.EXE, and NET.CFG.
2. Add the commands to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file as shown above under the
Sample Configuration Files section. Make sure you change to the
subdirectory where the drivers are loaded before executing the files.
In the example above, the drivers are located in the NWCLIENT
subdirectory.
3. Edit the NET.CFG file per your requirements.
If you don't know which frame type to load, type CONFIG at your file
server console to see which frame type your file server is loading
and load one of these frame types on the workstation.
If you list two or more NetWare frame types in the NET.CFG, the
first frame type will bind to the IPX protocol.
The NET.CFG file should be in the same directory as the adapter
driver.
If you're running EMM386, make sure you are using v4.49 or later.
It's the version that ships with DOS 6.22.
4. Reboot the computer and the drivers will load and connect you to the
network.
General Instructions for NetWare 4.1/3.12 client with VLMs
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The installation of the NetWare 4.1 client software is much easier than
earlier versions. The installation procedure transfers files to a
specific directory on the workstation and creates or modifies existing
configuration files to fit your specific needs. The installation
utility, INSTALL.EXE, is located on NetWare's "Workstation for DOS"
disk. The install program is also located in \PUBLIC\CLIENT\DOSWIN on
the server.
NetWare 3.12 does not automatically create this directory on the server
during installation.
Installation Procedure for NetWare 4.1/3.12 client with VLMs
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1. Run INSTALL.EXE on the workstation you are configuring. It can be
found on the NetWare Workstation for DOS Disk.
NOTE: INSTALL.EXE must be version 1.21 or greater
2. The NetWare Client Install program screen appears. You must complete
each of the options as they are specific to your needs.
Step #1: Specifies the directory on the hard drive where you want to
install the client software. The default directory is C:\NWCLIENT.
You can specify another directory if you desire.
Step #2: Gives you the option to automatically update the CONFIG.SYS
and the AUTOEXEC.BAT files or modify them at a later time manually.
Step #3: Installs Windows software for your system if your
workstation supports Windows and asks you to specify the directory
where Windows is located. You will also have the option to customize
for Windows.
Step #4: Gives you the option to configure your workstation for
back-up by a NetWare server.
Step #5: Asks you to select a network driver and provide
configuration options. It uses the specifications you select to
create the NET.CFG file. Do NOT select a Driver from the list Novell
provides, rather choose OTHER DRIVER and insert the CardAssistant
disk. Select the ATI AT-2560 PCI LAN Adapter. There are four
configurable settings:
Frame Type: (required) You must set the frame type to match the
file server.
Adapter Node Address: (optional) Changes the Node Address to a
local address.
Force Duplex Mode: (required)
Sets the duplex mode of the driver.
1 = half duplex
2 = full duplex
Full duplex improves the performance of your adapter. Set duplex
mode to full duplex ONLY if you have a switch that supports full
duplex.
Line Speed: (required; must be 100) The parameter causes the
adapter to function at the speed indicated.
Step #6: The install program copies the appropriate files to your
hard drive. This is the final step.
3. Be sure to add LASTDRIVE=Z to your CONFIG.SYS file and FIRST NETWORK
DRIVE=F in the NET.CFG file under the Netware DOS Requestor section.
Hints and tips
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NET.CFG optional parameters
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TXTHRESHOLD: Represents the threshold for transmits from extender
SRAM
FIFO (output buffer).
Syntax: TXTHRESHOLD n (n = number of 8 bytes). For example, 16
represents 16x8 (or 128 bytes). In this case, the LAN
controller transmits after copying 128 bytes from the host
memory.
Default: dynamically set
The maximum number that you can specify is 200 (200x8=1600
bytes) which ensures there will not be any underruns.
EARLYRECV: This parameter determines whether the driver enables early
receives. Early receives allows a frame to start being
processed before it is completely received in to host memory.
It boosts performance.
Syntax: EARLYRECV n
Where n= 0 disables early receives
1 enables early receives
Default: early receives enabled
IRQMODE: This parameter enables or disables interrupt sharing mode of
the driver. It has the capability to automatically select the
enabled or disabled state depending on system configuration. If
the IRQ assigned to the driver is not being shared with another
device, then interrupt sharing is disabled. If the IRQ
assigned to the driver is being shared, then the interrupt
sharing is enabled.
Syntax: IRQMODE n
Where n = 0 automatically selects interrupt sharing mode
1 interrupt sharing is disabled
2 interrupt sharing is enabled
Default: 0 automatically selects
NODE ADDRESS: Specifies a local administered address (LAA)
unique to each adapter. The node address is a 12-digit
hexadecimal number; the second digit must be one of the
following digits: 2, 6, A, E.
Syntax: NODE ADDRESS 02aa12345678
02aa => LAA, 02 is set by the driver if not specified.
00a0 => Typical address (default)
FRAME: Configures the adapter to process the valid NetWare
Ethernet frame types.
Syntax: FRAME n
n = Ethernet_802.2
Ethernet_802.3
Ethernet_II
Ethernet_SNAP
Default: Ethernet_802.2
PROTOCOL: Indicates the standard protocol in use.
Syntax: Protocol IPX E0 Ethernet_802.2
Values: E0=Ethernet_802.2
0=Ethernet_802.3
8137=Ethernet_II
8137=Ethernet_SNAP
NetWare DOS Requester
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FIRST NETWORK DRIVE: (Used only with the VLM.EXE). Indicates the
first network drive available in the client system.
Note: If you use FIRST NETWORK DRIVE, the last line in the
CONFIG.SYS file must read: LASTDRIVE=Z
Detailed example
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LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
FORCE DUPLEX MODE 1
SPEED 100
TXTHRESHOLD 16
NODE ADDRESS 02xxxxxxxxxx
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
PROTOCOL IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
In addition, the NET.CFG file can contain the following optional
information:
NETWARE DOS REQUESTER
PB BUFFERS=10
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE=F
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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.
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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.
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