Workstation for DOS ODI Client
a1.03
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 Configuration
and Drivers 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)
NET.CFG (for 802.3 clients - generally NetWare 3.11 servers):
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
NET.CFG (for 802.2 clients - generally NetWare 3.12 and 4.1 servers):
LINK DRIVER A2560ODI
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 Configuration and Drivers 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 Configuration and Driver 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 that 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 Configuration
and Drivers disk. Select the ATI AT-2560 PCI LAN Adapter.
There are four configurable settings:
Frame Type: 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:
Sets the duplex mode of the driver.
0 = auto-negotiate (default)
1 = half duplex
2 = full duplex
NOTE: If Duplex Mode is set to full, the Line Speed defaults to
10 Mbps.
Line Speed: (optional) Sets the line speed to either 10 or 100
Mbps. If you don't use this parameter, the driver automatically
detects the network speed.
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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FORCEDUPLEX:
Note: adapter supports full duplex at 10 and 100 Mbps.
Syntax: FORCEDUPLEX n
Where n= 0 auto-negotiate
1 half duplex
2 full duplex
Note: If the adapter is set to half or full duplex, set the SPEED
parameter to either 10 or 100. (see SPEED below)
Duplex modes:
Auto-negotiate: The adapter negotiates with the hub how to
send/receive packets, either full or half duplex. If
unsuccessful at negotiating the duplex, the adapter defaults to
half duplex.
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.
Half duplex: The adapter performs one operation at a time. It
either sends or receives.
Default: auto-negotiation
The AT-2560 PCI adapter has the added ability to "talk" to the
hub and determine at which mode to communicate (either full or
half duplex). This is called auto-negotiation. You must have an
auto-negotiating hub (an Nway switch) to get full duplex support
with the FORCEDUPLEX parameter set to 0 (auto-negotiation).
Examples:
(100 Mbps full duplex):
FORCEDUPLEX 2 (Sets adapter to full duplex)
SPEED 100 (See SPEED parameter below)
(10 Mbps full duplex):
FORCEDUPLEX 2 (Sets adapter to full duplex)
SPEED 10
Note: Use auto-negotiate for full duplex support only when the
adapter is connected to a switch that fully supports Nway auto
negotiation specification.
SPEED: Specifies the speed the driver uses. If you don't use this
parameter, the driver automatically detects the network speed.
If no cable is attached, the driver defaults to 10 Mbps.
Note: If you don't have a auto-negotiating hub and are forcing the
duplex mode, specify the speed to either 10 or 100 using this
parameter.
If you use this parameter, the driver operates at the specified
speed instead of automatically detecting network speed.
Syntax: SPEED n (n = 10 or 100)
Default: none, the adapter automatically senses speed.
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
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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