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* ISA PnP Ethernet Adapter *
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* ODI Driver for DOS Workstations *
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* V. 2.64, Jan. 1997 *
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Introduction:
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The Ethernet ODI Driver for DOS workstations confirms to the Novell Open
Data-Link Interface (ODI) specification. This document shows you how to
setup the driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom
keywords in configuration file.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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PNPODI.COM The ODI driver for DOS workstations.
PNPODI.INS The installation information file.
DOSODI.TXT This file.
LSL.COM The Link Support Layer module provided by Novell.
IPXODI.COM The IPX protocol stack module provided by Novell.
NETX.EXE The DOS Support module provided by Novell.
Installation:
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Before starting with the installation process, make sure that the adapter
is properly installed and configured. You can use the diagnostic program
(A:\SETUP.EXE) to make sure your connection with the network is correct.
Installation by using Netware ODI Client Install utility:
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Please install the Netware ODI client driver files following the
procedures as described in the Netware installation guide.
1) Enter the destination directory for the Netware client:
(The default irectory is C:\NWCLIENT)
2) Install will modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
Allow changes? (Y/N)
3) Do you want to install support for MS Window? (Y/N)
4) Select the driver for your network board:
. Scroll the list to choose OTHER DRIVERS.
. Press <Enter>, and the "Insert The Driver Disk" dialog box will be
prompted. Type the path to the directory which contain driver and
information file.
(A:\NETWARE\DOSODI)
. Press <Enter> and select target ODI driver.
. Select optional settings.
. Press "F10" to save.
5) Press <Enter> to install.
System with existing Netware client programs:
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Using NETX.EXE:
If there are Netware client programs such as LSL.COM, IPXODI, and
NETX.EXE in your system already, you can use the following procedures
to setup your system.
1) Copy the PNPODI.COM file to the Netware client directory which
contains NET.CFG, LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files.
2) Update the NET.CFG file. You can refer to the above sample.
3) Make sure to add LASTDRIVE=E in your CONFIG.SYS file if your want
the first network drive to be F.
4) Enter the following commands to connect to your Novell server:
LSL
PNPODI
IPXODI
NETX
F:
LOGIN <user_name>
Using VLM.EXE:
If there are Netware client programs such as: LSL.COM, IPXODI, and
VLM.EXE in your system already, you can use the following procedures
to setup your system.
1) Copy the PNPODI.COM file to the Netware client directory which
contains NET.CFG, LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files.
2) Update the NET.CFG file. You can refer to the above sample.
3) Make sure to add LASTDRIVE=Z in your CONFIG.SYS file.
3) Enter the following commands to connect to your Novell server:
LSL
PNPODI
IPXODI
VLM
F:
LOGIN <user_name>
NOTE:
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Multiple Lan Adapters in a system:
If you want to install mutiple Lan adapter in your system, you have to
use the keyword, PNPID, in NET.CFG file to let driver locate the right
adapter. You can use the diagnostic program (A:\SETUP.EXE) under DOS
prompt to show all the Ethernet addresses of your adapters.
Configuration Files:
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File Name: NET.CFG
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Sample of configuration file:
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LINK DRIVER PNPODI
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
# The followings are Custom Keywords. Put the keywords to enable the
# special functions.
PNPID = 0000BA002134
FULLDUPLEX
EARLYTRANSMIT
EARLYRECEIVE
...
Custom Keywords:
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PNPID = hhhhhhhhhhhh This keyword is the Ethernet Address of
the adapter you want to drive. If there
are more than one ethernet adapters in
your system , you have to use this
keyword to let driver locate the right
adapter. However, you don't have to use
this property or let the value to be
zero (i.e. PNPID = 0) if there is only
one adapter in your system.
EARLYTRANSMIT This keyword is used to enable turbo
transmission mode for accelerating data
transmission.
EARLYRECEIVE This keyword is used to enable turbo
receiption mode for accelerating data
receiption.
FULLDUPLEX This keyword is used to enable full
duplex mode.
Note: For ISA PnP mode, you don't have to define INT and PORT
number in your NET.CFG file.
in your NET.CFG file.
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.