1. es199.exe Driver
2. NWODIOS2.TXT File Contents

NWODIOS2.TXT Driver File Contents (es199.exe)

   5 Workstation: NetWare OS/2 Requester
                                                                    v1.04


NetWare* OS/2* ODI client driver installation notes for Intel's
EtherExpress(TM) PRO/10+ PCI adapter
===============================================================

Location of driver:   \OS2\E100BODI.SYS


Sample configuration files
==========================

CONFIG.SYS
   DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\E100BODI.SYS

NET.CFG
   LINK DRIVER E100BODI
        SLOT n
        FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
        FRAME ETHERNET_802.2


Introduction
============

To connect an OS/2 workstation to a NetWare* server, you must have the
latest version of the Novell NetWare Requester for OS/2 and the
EtherExpress PRO/10+ PCI adapter OS/2 ODI driver.

These installation instructions assume you're using the INSTALL program
that ships with Novell's OS/2 requester. For more information about OS/2
workstations, see the Novell manual, "NetWare Requester for OS/2."

NOTE: If you're running IBM OS/2 2.0, 2.1 or Warp, you must have the OS/2
      Requester version 2.01 or later.


General instructions
====================

1  Run Novell's INSTALL utility on the OS/2 requester disk and follow its
   instructions. If asked for the name of the network interface driver,
   enter E100BODI.SYS.

2  Choose the session support you need.  This is based on your
   configuration. See the NetWare Requester manual if you need help.

3  Save the configuration.

4  When asked for the path and filename for the driver, insert the Intel
   Configuration and Drivers disk in drive A and press enter.

5  After completing the installation section, choose CONFIGURATION from
   the main menu. Then choose THIS WORKSTATION. This allows you to modify
   the NET.CFG file. (NET.CFG must reside in the root directory.)
   
   Note: The default frame type for E100BODI.SYS is 802.2. If you're
         using the 802.3 frame type, you have to include a FRAME
         statement in the NET.CFG file. List the 802.3 FRAME type first
         in the NET.CFG file.


Hints and tips
==============


Verify driver loaded properly
-----------------------------

In the CONFIG.SYS file, add a "fake" device=xxx statement after the
E100BODI.SYS line. The screen stops and you can check for error messages.


Error message "not getting a connection ID"
-------------------------------------------

This OS/2 error message often appears when there is a frame type mismatch
or cable disconnect.


NET.CFG optional parameters
---------------------------


FORCEDUPLEX:

         Syntax: FORCEDUPLEX n

         Where n=1 (half duplex)
                 2 (full duplex)

         Duplex modes:

         Full duplex:  The adapter sends and receives packets at the same
         time. This improves the performance of your adapter. Set duplex
         mode to full duplex ONLY if you have a full duplex hub that
         doesn't do auto-negotiation.

         Half duplex:  The adapter performs one operation at a time. It
         either sends or receives.

         Default:  FORCEDUPLEX = 1

SLOT:    Specifies the slot number. This is optional for single adapter
         installations but required for multiple adapter installations.

         For PCI adapters, SLOT is derived from bus number and device
         location as defined by the PCI specification.

         Syntax:  SLOT n     (n = 1,2,3,4,...)

TXTHRESHOLD: Represents the threshold for transmits from extender SRAM
         FIFO (output buffer).

         Syntax: TXTHRESHOLD n  (n = number of 8 bytes)
         

         For example, 16 represents 16x8 (or 128 bytes). In this case,
         the LAN controller transmits after copying 128 bytes from the
         host memory.

         Default: dynamically set

         The maximum number that you can specify is 200 (200x8=1600
         bytes).

NODE ADDRESS: Specifies a local administered address (LAA) unique to each
         adapter.  Use this option to provide your own unique node
         address for the adapter.  The node address is a 12-digit
         hexadecimal number; the second digit must be one of the
         following digits: 2, 6, A, E.

         Syntax: NODE ADDRESS 02aa12345678

                 02 => LAA, 02 is set by driver if not specified.
                 00 => Typical Intel address.

FRAME:   Configures the adapter to process one of the four valid NetWare
         Ethernet frame types.

         Syntax:  FRAME n

                  n = Ethernet_802.2
                      Ethernet_802.3
                      Ethernet_II
                      Ethernet_SNAP

         Default: Ethernet_802.2

PROTOCOL:     Indicates the standard protocol in use.

         Syntax: Protocol ipx e0 Ethernet_802.2

         Values: e0=Ethernet_802.2
                  0=Ethernet_802.3
               8137=Ethernet_II
               8137=Ethernet_SNAP


Detailed example
----------------

LINK DRIVER E100BODI
   THRESHOLD 100
   NODE ADDRESS 02xxxxxxxxxx
   FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
   PROTOCOL IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2

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