README.TXT File for EP2000plus
12/15/93
This file contains information about the contents of this driver
diskette.
For further information on using this product in a particular
operating system environment, consult the file listed below:
Subject Text File Directory
NetWare 3.XX/4.XX NW4XX.TXT \4.XX
Running with DOS DOSODI.TXT \DOSODI
Running with OS/2 OS2ODI.TXT \OS2ODI
NetWare SFT SFT3.TXT \SFTIII
NDIS Environments NDIS.TXT \ (this directory)
NDIS Environments include: Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft
Windows for Workgroups, IBM LAN Server, and other network
operating systems or connectivity software which are designed
to the NDIS 2.01 specification.
DRIVERS FOR OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS:
The Eagle Technology EP2000plus ethernet adapter card is
compatible with the Novell NE2000 and NE2000plus adapters. As
a result, it will operate with software drivers written for the
NE2000 or NE2000plus that are provided with third party network
and operating system products. To use the EP2000plus with these
products, simply choose the driver for the "Novell NE2000" or
"NE2000-compatible adapter" when loading and configuring the
software.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NETWARE ENVIRONMENTS: 802.2 Default Frame
Type
The default frame type is the Ethernet frame format that is used
if a FRAME parameter is not specified in the NET.CFG file for
workstations or on the command line for server drivers.
Novell's new Ethernet ODI drivers (used in NetWare 4.XX servers
and DOS ODI workstations) default to the 802.2 frame type. Older
Ethernet drivers, including those used in NetWare 3.XX servers,
default to the 802.3 frame type. The change to 802.2 provides
increased compatibility with future network applications. More
than one frame type can be used, but all frame types used on the
network must be loaded on the server.
Workstation driver frame types can be changed from the default to
another frame type by setting the FRAME frame_type parameter in
the NET.CFG file.
Valid frame types are:
ETHERNET_802.2
ETHERNET_802.3
ETHERNET_II
ETHERNET_SNAP
The following is an example of a NET.CFG file that sets the frame
type to 802.3. It can be created by using any DOS text editor.
LINK DRIVER NE2000
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
Protocol IPX 0 Ethernet_802.3
For more information on NET.CFG parameters see the NETWARE
WORKSTATION FOR DOS or ODI FOR DOS USER'S GUIDE.
The 3.XX or 4.XX server LAN driver frame type can be configured
by using the FRAME = frame-type parameter when loading the
server driver.
The following command will show how to load the server driver
using a non-default frame type:
load NE2000 frame=ethernet_802.3
NETWARE DRIVERS FROM NOVELL:
The NetWare drivers included on this diskette are provided under
license from Novell. Since these drivers were written by Novell,
Eagle Technology can assure the highest level of NetWare
compatibility, both with current versions of NetWare, as well as
future releases.
The use of this driver software is governed by the Software
License Agreement contained in the EP2000plus Installation Guide.
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.