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This file will help you with the installation for ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI
Adapter in the following platforms :
1. LAN Manager Workstation/Server
2. LANtastic 6.0
3. LAN Server 2.0/3.0
4. LAN Server 4.0 ( DOS LAN Services )
5. Microsoft Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS
6. Windows for Workgroups v3.10
A. sample protocol.ini
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1. LAN Manager Workstation/Server
Setup driver procedures on LAN Manager workstation/server :
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that the
adapter is properly installed and configured. Make sure your
Microsoft LAN Manager is properly installed.
1) Run the appropriate Microsoft Lan Manager SETUP for computer you
are setting up.(DOS). Select "Configuration" item ,(the ZyXEL FN311
10/100 PCI Adapter driver isn't included on the Lan Manager disk) and
insert the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver disk, specify path
a:\NDIS2, and select the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver and
follow the directions.
2) When completed, reboot your computer.
Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
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To Follow Setup driver Procedure and add two adapter,
Under DOS mode, you can modify the EtherID or BusNo+DeviceNo
Keyword field in file C:\LANMAN\PROTOCOL.INI.
Sample Configuration Files:
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CONFIG.SYS (for DOS will contain):
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANMAN.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\FN311\FN311.DOS
PROTOCOL.INI ( See "A. Sample protocol.ini" )
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2. LANtastic 6.0
Sample Configuration Files:
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CONFIG.SYS:
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FN311.DOS
FILES=40
BUFFERS=30
STARTNET.BAT:
@echo off
rem LANtastic Version 6.00 installed 95/05/23 14:11:21
rem (for Windows)
C:
cd C:\LANTASTI
SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI
rem If LANtastic is disabled, skip everything.
IF EXIST DISABLED GOTO :STARTNET_DONE
@echo ===== Begin LANtastic configuration =====
PATH C:\LANTASTI;C:\LANTASTI\NW;%PATH%
SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET
SET NWDBPATH=C:\LANTASTI\NW
rem Please obtain the NETBEUI.EXE program from Microsoft
LOADHIGH NETBEUI
LOADHIGH AI-NDIS BIND_TO=FN311_NIF
AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG
REDIR TEST @STARTNET.CFG
IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
NET LOGIN \\TEST
GOTO :CONTINUE
:NOSHARE
@echo LANtastic server was installed but turned off.
:CONTINUE
rem If CONNECT.BAT exists, run it to set up connections.
IF EXIST CONNECT.BAT GOTO :CONNECT
rem Otherwise set up connections specified during install.
NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
GOTO :CONNECT_DONE
:CONNECT
@echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this: "NET SHOW/BATCH >
C:\LANTASTI\CONNECT.BAT"
rem (or run the batch file SETNET.BAT)
call CONNECT.BAT
:CONNECT_DONE
NET POSTBOX
@echo ===== End LANtastic configuration =====
:STARTNET_DONE
cd \
PROTOCOL.INI:
;PROTOCOL.INI for LANtastic Version 6.00
[PROTMAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
DYNAMIC = YES
[FN311_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = FN311$
Adapters=ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter
;EtherID =@0123456789AB
Install ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter drivers for LANtastic 6.0 :
(Using NDIS driver)
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The installation procedure will transfer files to a specific
directory on the workstation and modify existing configuration files
to fit your specific needs. The installation utility INSTALL.EXE is
located on LANtastic Network Software Disk 1. Run INSTALL.EXE from
Disk 1 and the LANtastic Install program screen will appear. You
must complete each of the questions. These options are specific to
your needs.
1) Prompt you to enter a unique Computer Name.
2) Ask you to select the drive that you want LANtastic to
be installed on. The default is Drive C:.
3) Ask you to specify a directory where you want the
LANtastic files to be installed. The default is \LANTASTI.
4) Ask you if you want to Share your Computers Drives or
Printers.
5) Ask you to select the Maximum Number of Connected
Computers.
6) Prompt you to select any other LANtastic features that
you may want to install.
7) A summary screen of the options you will appear. If it
looks correct continue with the installation.
8) Prompt you to select a network adapter to run your
LANtastic software on. From the list of adapters , select
"NDIS SUPPORT FOR NETWORK ADAPTERS".
9) Ask you to insert the manufacturers driver diskette
containing the driver files. Insert the ZyXEL FN311 10/100
PCI Adapter driver diskette into drive A: and specify the
source path for driver files as A:\NDIS2
10) Ask you if you want to Set Up Permanent Drive or Printer
Connections.
11) Another summary screen of the options will appear. If
this looks correct then select Perform the Installation
and LANtastic will now install the files.
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3. LAN Server 2.0/3.0
Installing driver procedure on DOS LAN Requester :
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1) Insert the IBM LAN Support Program (LSP) Version 1.30 (or 1.31)
Diskette into your floppy drive A: .
2) Type A:\dxmaid and press <Enter> .
3) The screen will display the IBM logo. Press <Enter> twice until
the "Environment Information" appears on screen.
4) Responds to the screen prompts, specifying the following values
for each field,use the <Space Bar> to toggle between choices:
Configuration for this computer? Yes
Use existing configuration information? Yes
Do you have adapter option diskettes? Yes
Are you configuring for two adapters? No
Do you need 802.2 interface support? Yes
Source for LSP A:\
Target for new configuration C:\LSP
Make sure that the values given above are correct, then press
<Enter> to store your choices.
5) Insert the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver diskette in floppy
A, and specify your pathname A:\NDIS2 then press ENTER.
6) Follow screen instructions to complete the process. Simply
pressing <Enter> for each screen display will select the default
options. Press <Enter> until you reach the display prompting you
to insert the LSP diskette.
7) Insert the LSP diskette as prompted. Press <Enter> to acknowledge
completion of the action.
8) A screen showing the current configuration detected will be
displayed. It should show the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter
and the protocols already selected (i.e., "IEEE 802.2" and NetBIOS).
9) Press <F4>. to save the new configuration. This completes the LSP
installation.
10) Save the configuration and reboot your computer.
11) Insert the DOS LAN Requester Install Diskette 1 into your floppy
drive.
12) Type A:\INSTALL <Enter>
13) The IBM logo will again appear on the screen. Press <Enter> to
move on to the next screen.
14) Follow screen instructions, pressing <Enter> to move from
screen-to-screen until you are prompted to indicate the pathname
of the DOS LAN Requester directory (C:\DOSLAN ).
15) Specify the pathname (C:\DOSLAN is the default) for the DOS LAN
Requester directory . Then press <Enter> to continue.
16) The program will ask you for the services that you require.
17) Highlight the appropriate option. Select either "Send messages"
or "Send, View, Edit, and Log message" option. (Normally, second
option "Send, View, Edit and Log message" is selected).
18) Specify the PC's ID and domain ID.
19) Follow screen prompts to complete the installation.
Note:
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1) The DOS version must be bellow DOS 5.0 when install DOS LAN requester
into your system.
2) sample protocol.ini ( see "A. Sample protocol.ini" )
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4. LAN Server 4.0 ( DOS LAN Services )
Installing driver procedure on DOS LAN Requester :
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that
DOS LAN Services is properly installed. Similarly, your adapter
should also be properly installed in your client PC.
1) Copy FN311.DOS from your Driver diskette (A:\NDIS2)
to DOS LAN Services subdirectory C:\DLS .
2) Under DOS LAN Requester subdirectory C:\DLS, run INSTALL
3) The screen display some description. If it's correct, move
highlight to "The listed options are correct" item ,then press
ENTER.
4) Move highlight to "Network Card", then press ENTER.
5) Select "Change driver for network card." item, then press ENTER.
6) Select "Network card not shown in list below..", then press ENTER.
7) Insert the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver diskette in floppy A,
and specify your pathname A:\NDIS2,then press ENTER.
8) ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver is now installed on your computer,
reboot your computer.
sample PROTOCOL.INI ( See "A. Sample protocol.ini" )
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5. Microsoft Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS
Sample Configuration Files:
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Ex1: [PROTOCOL.INI] (install creates this file)
[network.setup]
version=0x3110
netcard=FN311,1,FN311,1
transport=ms$ndishlp,MS$NDISHLP
transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI
lana0=FN311,1,ms$netbeui
lana1=FN311,1,ms$ndishlp
[protman]
DriverName=PROTMAN$
PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP
[MS$NDISHLP]
DriverName=ndishlp$
BINDINGS=FN311
[MS$NETBEUI]
DriverName=netbeui$
SESSIONS=10
NCBS=12
BINDINGS=FN311
LANABASE=0
; PROTOCOL.INI SAMPLE (See "A. Sample protocol.ini")
Installation Procedure :
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Before you start with the installation procedure, make sure that the
adapter is properly installed and configured. Similarly, Make sure
that your Microsoft Network Client is properly installed.
(If not, The installation utility SETUP.EXE is located on Microsoft
Network Client v3.0 for MS-DOS Disk. Run SETUP.EXE from Disk and the
SETUP program screen will appear, and You must complete each of the
questions. These options are specific to your needs. The installation
procedure will transfer files to a specific directory on the client
and modify existing configuration files to fit your specific needs.)
1) Change to the Microsoft Network Client subdirectory, and run
SETUP.EXE
2) The screen will display some infomation. Press <Enter> .
3) Responds to the screen prompts, selecting "Change Network
Configuration",then press <Enter>.
4) Move the highlight to "Add Adapter", press <Enter>.
5) Select "Network adapter not shown on list below ...".
6) Insert the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver diskette in floppy A,and
specify your pathname A:\NDIS2, then press <Enter>.
7) Follow screen instructions to complete the process. Simply
pressing <Enter> for each screen display will select the default
options. Press <Enter> until you reach the display prompting you
to reboot your system.
Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
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There are two different method to complete it:
To Follow Installation Procedure and add two adapter,
(a) Under DOS mode, you can modify the EtherID or BusNo+DeviceNo
keyword field in file C:\MSCLIENT\PROTOCOL.INI.
(b) Or you can also use the SETUP program and follow above
setup procedurc step 4,but move the highlight to "Change
Setting,then press <Enter>, the screen will prompt you to
fill EtherID value .
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6. Windows for Workgroups v3.10
Sample Configuration Files:
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CONFIG.SYS (install will add these lines)
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\WINDOWS
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\FN311.DOS
*** DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\MSIPX.SYS (Added if running NetWare)
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\WORKGRP.SYS
LASTDRIVE=P
PROTOCOL.INI (install creates this file)
[network.setup]
version=0x3100
netcard=FN311,1,FN311
transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI
*** transport=ms$ipx,MS$IPX (Added if running NetWare)
lana0=FN311,1,ms$netbeui
*** lana0=FN311,1,ms$ipx (Added if running NetWare)
[protman]
DriverName=PROTMAN$
PRIORITY=MS$NETBEUI
; RPOTOCOL.INI SAMPLE ( See "A. Sample protocol.ini" )
[MS$NETBEUI]
DriverName=netbeui$
SESSIONS=10
NCBS=32
BINDINGS=FN311
LANABASE=0
*** [MS$IPX] (Added if running NetWare)
*** Drivername=IPX$ (Added if running NetWare)
*** MediaType=Novell/Ethernet (Added if running NetWare)
*** Bindings=FN311 (Added if running NetWare)
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\WINDOWS\NET START
*** C:\WINDOWS\MSIPX (Added if running NetWare)
*** C:\WINDOWS\NETX (Added if running NetWare)
Windows for Workgroups Installation:
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1) Select the "Control Panel" icon in the Main Group.
2) Select the "Network" icon.
3) Select the "Adapters" button.
4) Select the Add option.
5) Select "Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter"
6) Insert the adapter driver disk with OEMSETUP.INF and FN311.DOS
and specify the path A:\NDIS2.
7) Select the ZyXEL FN311 10/100 PCI Adapter driver.
8) The installation program copies the necessary files and
creates PROTOCOL.INI for use with the adapter.
9) Select "Close" and when prompted, restart computer for changes to
take affect and complete the installation.
NOTE: You must have a terminated cable attached to the adapter when
you start Windows for Workgroups. If you don't, Windows for
Workgroups hangs.
Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
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There are two different method to complete it:
(a) Under DOS mode, you can modify the EtherID or BusNo+DeviceNo
keyword field in file C:\WFW31\PROTOCOL.INI.
(b) Or you can enter Windows for WorkGroup and follow above
setup procedure step 2,then click on "Setup.." button, select
"Advanced...",fill EtherID in Value item. Last step to select
OK and close NETWORK SETUP.
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A. Sample protocol.ini
[FN311]
DriverName=FN311$
EtherID=@0000210000AD ;This keyword is used to desinate ZyXEL FN311
;10/100 PCI Adapter by assigning its ethernet ID
;when more than one adapters exist on one
; system.
BusNo=@00 ;This keyword is used to desinate ZyXEL FN311
;10/100 PCI Adapter by assigning it's PCI bus number
;when more than one adapters exist on one
; system.(must be used with 'DeviceNo' keyword)
DeviceNo=@0A ;This keyword is used to desinate ZyXEL FN311
;10/100 PCI Adapter by assigning it's PCI Device
;number when more than one adapters exist on one
;system.(must be used with 'BusNo' keyword)
Speed= 100/10 ;This keyword is used to force ZyXEL FN311 10/100
;PCI Adapter to speed 10M or 100M mode. If not
;present, the driver will auto-detect the speed.
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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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