Quickstart: Using Windows NT with 3Com MBA RPL
These instructions assume your RPL host is Windows NT, and you are
using a 3Com 3C90X adapter:
On the workstation:
Install and configure the boot ROM to use the RPL protocol
Note the adapter address, i.e. 00 60 08 63 83.
On the server:
Install the DLC and NETBEUI protocols if they are not already installed.
Install the Remoteboot Service. Choose the default options for
the directories.
Copy the operating system you wish your client to boot to the
server. (e.g. MS-DOS 6.22.) In this example the DOS files are
copied to the <systemroot>\rpl\RPLFILES\BINFILES\DOS622 directory
The DOS622 directory is correct for all DOS 6.2X versions
Be sure to copy IO.SYS and MSDOS.SYS as well. To do this, the
read only, hidden and system attributes have to be removed so
the files can be copied. If the network adapters are not
supported directly (see "Supported Network Adapters" section in
the chapter on Remoteboot NT Installation), they will have to
be added.
Restart the system and from Control Panel, Services, start the
Remoteboot Service (or type "net start remoteboot" from the command
prompt).
Adding the network adapter card to the available configurations:
Copy the network driver to the <systemroot>\RPL\BBLOCK\NDIS
directory ( EL90X.DOS )
Create a directory <systemroot>\RPL\BBLOCK\NETBEUI\EL90X
Copy the DOSBB.CNF and the PROTOCOL.INI from one of the other
directories
Modify the PROTOCOL.INI to refer to the new driver as below:
[protman]
drivername = protman$
dynamic = yes
priority = netbeui
[netbeui_xif]
drivername = netbeui$
bindings = EL90X_nif
names = 6
ncbs = 12
packets = 20
pipeline = 10
sessions = 6
stacksize = 512
lanabase = 0
[xnsnb_xif]
drivername = xnsnb$
bindings = EL90X_nif
load = xnsnb[cbr]
lanabase = 1
[xnstp_xif]
drivername = xnstp$
bindings = EL90X_nif
load = xnstp[ub]
lanabase = 1
[tcpip_xif]
drivername = TCPIP$
disabledhcp = (TCPIP_NO_DHCP)
ipaddress0 = (TCPIP_ADDRESS)
subnetmask0 = (TCPIP_SUBMASK)
defaultgateway0 = (TCPIP_GATEWAY)
tcpsegmentsize = 1450
tcpwindowsize = 1450
nbsessions = 6
load = tcptsr[c],tinyrfc[c],emsbfr[cr]
unload = "unloadt /notsr[dc]"
bindings = EL90X_nif
lanabase = 1
[ipx_xif]
drivername = ipx$
load = ipxmark[u],ipx[u]
unload = ipxrel[c]
bindings = EL90X_nif
lanabase = 1
[msdlc_xif]
drivername = msdlc$
bindings = EL90X_nif
load = msdlc[ub]
unload = msdlc[u]
[EL90X_nif]
drivername = EL90X$
Modify the DOSBB.CNF file to refer to the new directory structure as below:
;DOS on 3Com Etherlink 3c90X
BASE D0H
RPL BBLOCK\RPLBOOT.SYS
LDR BBLOCK\RPLSTART.COM ~
DAT BBLOCK\NETBEUI\EL90X\PROTOCOL.INI
DRV BBLOCK\RPLDISK.SYS ~ ~ ~
EXE BBLOCK\RPLPRO1.COM ~ 2 ~
EXE BBLOCK\I13.COM ~ ~ ~
EXE BBLOCK\RPLBIND2.EXE ~ ~
EXE BBLOCK\PROTMAN.EXE ~ ~
EXE BBLOCK\RPLBIND1.EXE ~ ~
;DRV BBLOCK\IPXNDIS.DOS ~ ~ ~
;DRV BBLOCK\TCPDRV.DOS /I:C:\LANMAN.DOS ~ ~
EXE BBLOCK\NETBEUI\NETBEUI.EXE ~ 10 ~
DRV BBLOCK\NDIS\EL90X.DOS ~ 10 ~
DRV BBLOCK\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANMAN.DOS ~ M
Next, using the Command Utility RPLCMD.EXE, create a boot block.
C:\winnt35\rpl\rplcmd
Adapter Boot Config Profile Service Vendor Wksta [Quit]:b
Add Del Enum: a
BootName: DOS62
VendorName: 006008
BbcFile=BBLOCK\NETBEUI\EL90X\DOSBB.CNF
All other parameters are optional
BootComment= Boot record for 3C90X and DOS 6.22
WindowSize=0
Adapter Boot Config Profile Service Vendor Wksta [Quit]:
Next, create a Configuration record.
C:\winnt35\rpl\rplcmd
Adapter Boot Config Profile Service Vendor Wksta [Quit]: c
Add Del Enum: a
ConfigName=DOS62_9X
BootName=DOS62
DirName=DOS
DirName2=DOS622
FitShare=fits\dos622.fit
FitPersonal=fits\dos622p.fit
All other parameters are optional
ConfigComment= DOS6.22 configuration for 3C90X cards
DirName3=
DirName4=
Return to the Remoteboot Manager
Under [Configure] choose [Check Configurations] and choose the Yes button
Also check the Security by selecting [Fix Security] in the [Configure] menu
Select [New Profile] from the [Remoteboot] pulldown menu
There should be an option for [DOS6.22 configuration for 3C90X
cards], select it, and give the Profile a name. (DOS622_3C90X)
Click on OK
In the Remoteboot Manger, the Profile should now be listed in the
bottom half of the screen
Final Stage:
Restart the workstation; it should boot and try to find an RPL server
In Remoteboot Manager on the server press [F5] to refresh the
screen. There should be an entry for the adapter address of the
workstation network adapter.
Click on the adapter address and then select [Convert Adapter]
from the [Remoteboot] pulldown menu. Set the Wksta Name (used as an
account for the workstation, it may also double up as the users
actual account).
Enter a description and password for the workstation
Choose either a Shared Profile or a Personal Profile
Finally choose the newly created DOS622_3C90X (DOS6.22
configuration for 3C90X) cards profile and click on <ENTER>
The workstation should now log on.
Download Driver Pack
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.