PACKET.TXT Driver File Contents (rtl8029as.zip)

   Packet Driver

   Installation:            ( Location of Driver: \PKTDRV\PCIPKT.COM )
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   1.  Load the packet driver using the software interrupt and any
       optional switches if required.
            Usage: PCIPKT [options] <software_int_no>
            Example: PCIPKT -i 0x7e
       The only required parameter is  the  software  interrupt. A packet
       driver needs to have a software interrupt assigned to it for other
       programs to access it. The recommended interrupt  0x7e.If you need
       any of the options listed below ,  place  them before the software
       interrupt on the command line.
       -i - Force driver to report itself as 802.3 instead of Ethernet II.
       -d - Delayed initialization. Used for diskless booting
       -n - NetWare conversion. Converts 802.3 packets into 8137 packets
       -w - Windows hack, obsoleted by winpkt
       -p - Promiscuous mode disable
       -h - Help
       -u - Uninstall

    2. Type command,C:\PCIPKT 0x60, the screen will appear following
       message:
       System: [345]86 processor, PCI bus, Two 8259s
       Packet driver software interrupt is 0x60
       Interrupt number is 0x9
       I/O port is 0x6100
       My Ethernet address is 52:54:4C:29:29:AD

    3. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
       If there are multiple network cards on the main board. the user
       run PCIPKT 0x60 directly, then the screen will display :

       Packet driver for PCIPKT, PCI version 1.00
       There are 2 network cards on your main board :
       Card 1. IRQ= 0x9  I/O= 0x6100  NodeID= 00:00:21:29:29:AD
       Card 2. IRQ= 0xA  I/O= 0x6000  NodeID= 00:00:21:29:29:64
       Please select a Card No.(1-2): 1
       System: [345]86 processor, PCI bus, Two 8259s
       Packet driver software interrupt is 0x60
       Interrupt number is 0x9
       I/O port is 0x6100
       My Ethernet address is 52:54:4C:29:29:AD

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How To Update Drivers Manually

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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