MSWFW310.TXT Driver File Contents (dec_nic1.zip)

   Driver Installation - for Windows for Workgroups v3.10
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   (1) Introduction:
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      This document describes the procedure to install Microsoft
      Windows for Workgroups v3.10 driver for 10/100 Base-TX PCI
      Bus Ethernet Adapter.


   (2) Location of Driver:
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                                \WFW31\DC21X4.DOS


   (3) 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\PNPND.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=DC21X4,1,DC21X4
         transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI
         lana0=DC21X4,1,ms$netbeui

         [protman]
         DriverName=PROTMAN$
         PRIORITY=MS$NETBEUI

         [DC21X4]
         DriverName=DC21X4$
         SLOT=16
         SIA_MODE=AUTOSENSE
         DATA_RATE=MB100

         [MS$NETBEUI]
         DriverName=netbeui$
         SESSIONS=10
         NCBS=32
         BINDINGS=DC21X4
         LANABASE=0

      %%% AUTOEXEC.BAT %%%
        C:\WINDOWS\NET START
    *** C:\WINDOWS\MSIPX               (Added if running NetWare)
    *** C:\WINDOWS\NETX                (Added if running NetWare)


   (4) New Windows for Workgroups Installation:
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      1. When installing Windows for Workgroups, you are prompted for a
         network driver.  Select the "Unlisted or Updated Network Driver".

      2. Insert the driver diskette containing OEMSETUP.INF
         and DC21X4.DOS files.

      3. Specify the directory for the driver (A:\WFW31) and select the
         adapter driver.

      4. Select Advanced options, and make sure the parameters match the
         card setting. The installation program copies the necessary files
         and creates PROTOCOL.INI for use with the adapter.

      5. Continue the installation process.


   (5) Existing 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 DC21X4.DOS and
         specify the path A:\WFW31.

      7. Select the adapter driver.

      8. The installation program copies the necessary files and creates
         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.


   (6) To Add Netware:
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      1. Select the "Control Panel" icon in the Main Group.

      2. Select the "Network" icon.

      3. Select the "Networks" button.

      4. Select "Novell Netware" and select the add button.

      5. Select "OK" and close the Network icon.

      6. Select reboot computer and restart Windows.


   (7) Notes:
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      1. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
         There are two different method to complete it:
         (a) Under  DOS  mode, you can modify the AdapterID in file
             C:\WFW31\PROTOCOL.INI by yourself.
         (b) Or you can enter Windows for WorkGroup and follow  above
             setup procedurc step 2,then click on "Setup.." button, select
             "Advanced...",fill AdapterID in Value item. Last step to
             select OK and close NETWORK SETUP.
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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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