Workstation: NetWare OS/2 requester
AT-2560FX
NetWare* OS/2* ODI client driver installation notes
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Location of driver: \OS2\A2560ODI.SYS
Sample configuration files
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CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\A2560ODI.SYS
NET.CFG
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
SPEED 100
FORCEDUPLEX 1
SLOT n
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
Introduction
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To connect an OS/2 workstation to a NetWare* server, you must have the
latest version of the Novell NetWare Requester for OS/2 and the
AT-2560 PCI adapter OS/2 ODI driver.
These installation instructions assume you're using the INSTALL program
that ships with Novell's OS/2 requester. For more information about OS/2
workstations, see the Novell manual, "NetWare Requester for OS/2."
NOTE: If you're running IBM OS/2 2.0, 2.1 or Warp, you must have the
OS/2 Requester version 2.01 or later.
General instructions
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1. Run Novell's INSTALL utility on the OS/2 requester disk and install one
any one of the adapter cards listed. Choose the session support you need,
and make other selections as prompted. See the NetWare Requester manual
if you need help.
2. After completing the installation, exit the installer.
3. When installation is complete, open the file CONFIG.SYS and find the driver
name reference. Replace it with "A2560ODI.SYS".
4. Open the file NET.CFG in the root directory, and substitute the line:
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
for the current link driver line.
Note: The default frame type for A2560ODI.SYS is 802.2. If you're
using the 802.3 frame type, you have to include a FRAME
statement in the NET.CFG file. List the 802.3 FRAME type first
in the NET.CFG file.
5. Copy the A2560ODI.SYS from the CardAssistant diskette to the \Netware directory,
and delete the existing driver file from the \Netware directory.
Hints and tips
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Verify driver loaded properly
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In the CONFIG.SYS file, add a "fake" device=xxx statement after the
A2560ODI.SYS line. The screen stops and you can check for error messages.
Error message "not getting a connection ID"
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This OS/2 error message often appears when there is a frame type
mismatch or cable disconnect. Alternately, this can be caused by
an interrupt problem.
NET.CFG parameters
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FORCEDUPLEX:
Note: Use full duplex only when the adapter is connected to a full-
duplex switch.
Syntax: FORCEDUPLEX n
Where n = 1 half duplex
2 full duplex
Duplex modes:
Half duplex: (default) The adapter performs one operation at a
time. It either sends or receives.
Full duplex: The adapter sends and receives packets at the
same time. This improves the performance of your adapter. Set
duplex mode to full duplex ONLY if you have a switch that
supports full duplex.
Example:
(100 Mbps full duplex):
FORCEDUPLEX 2 (Sets adapter to full duplex)
SPEED 100 (See SPEED parameter below)
SLOT: For PCI adapters, SLOT is derived from bus number and device
location as defined by the PCI specification. One way to
determine the slot number is to run setup.exe from DOS.
Syntax: SLOT n (n = 1,2,3,4,...)
SPEED: Specifies the speed the driver uses (100 Mbps).
Syntax: SPEED n (n = 100)
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 to the SRAM FIFO.
Default: dynamic
The maximum number that you can specify is 200 (200x8=1600
bytes).
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 02A0C9345678
02 => Locally administered address
00 => Typical address (default)
FRAME: Configures the adapter to process the four 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
Detailed example
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LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
SPEED 100
FORCEDUPLEX 1
THRESHOLD 16
NODE ADDRESS 02xxxxxxxxxx
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
PROTOCOL IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
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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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