MSWFW311.TXT Driver File Contents (3000R_20PCI_20series.zip)

   Windows for Workgroups v3.11

   Introduction:
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   This document describes the procedure to install  Microsoft Windows
   for Workgroups v3.11 driver for REALTEK RTL8139 Fast ethernet adapter.

   Location of Driver:     \WFW311\RTSND.DOS

   Sample Configuration Files:
   ---------------------------
      CONFIG.SYS (install will add these lines)

         DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\WINDOWS
         DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\RTSND.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=RTL8139,1,RTL8139
        transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI
   ***  transport=ms$ipx,MS$IPX        (Added if running NetWare)
        lana0=RTL8139,1,ms$netbeui
   ***  lana0=RTL8139,1,ms$ipx         (Added if running NetWare)

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



         [RTL8139]
         ; RTL8139 RPOTOCOL.INI SAMPLE
         DriverName=RTSND$
         EtherID=@52544C111111  ;This  keyword is used to desinate a RTL8139
                                ;adapter by assigning its ethernet ID
                                ;when more than one adapters exist on one
                                ; system.

         BusNo=@00          ;This  keyword is used to desinate a RTL8139
                            ;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 a RTL8139
                            ;adapter by assigning it's PCI Device number
                            ;when more than one adapters exist on one
                            ; system.(must be used with 'BusNo' keyword)

         Medium= 100/10      ;This keyword is used to force RTL8139 adapter
                            ;to speed 10M or 100M mode. If not present,
                            ;the driver will auto-detect the speed.



        [MS$NETBEUI]
        DriverName=netbeui$
        SESSIONS=10
        NCBS=32
        BINDINGS=RTL8139
        LANABASE=0

   ***  [MS$IPX]                       (Added if running NetWare)
   ***  Drivername=IPX$                (Added if running NetWare)
   ***  MediaType=Novell/Ethernet      (Added if running NetWare)
   ***  Bindings=RTL8139               (Added if running NetWare)

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


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

      2. Insert the REALTEK adapter driver disk containing OEMSETUP.INF and
         RTSND.DOS files.

      3. Specify the directory for the driver (A:\WFW311) and select the
         Adapter driver.

      4. Select Advanced options, and make sure the parameters match the
         card settings.  Check  keyword "EtherID",  which is provided by
         RTSND.DOS. The installation program copies the necessary files
         and creates  PROTOCOL.INI for use with the adapter.

      5. Continue the installation per Windows for Workgroups instructions.


      Existing Windows for Workgroups Installation:
      1. Select the "Network Setup" icon in the Network Group.

      2. Select the "Driver.." button.

      3. Select the "Add Adapters.." button.

      4. Select "Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter"

      5. Insert the adapter driver disk with OEMSETUP.INF and RTSND.DOS and
         specify the path A:\WFW311.

      6. Select the REALTEK  adapter driver.

      7. The installation program copies the necessary files and
         creates PROTOCOL.INI for use with the adapter.

      8. 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.

   TO ADD NETWARE:
   ---------------
      1. Select the "Network Setup" icon in the Network Group.

      2. Select the "Network" button.

      3. Select the "Drivers.." button.

      4. Select the "Setup.." button.

      5. Select "Driver Type " and change to ODI Driver.

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

      6. Select reboot computer and restart Windows.


      Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
     -------------------------------------
         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:\WFW311\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.


                                                  -- Jack Chen --

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