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** VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter
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** NDIS2 Driver for PCNFS
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** v4.29 Feb , 2004
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Introduction:
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The Ethernet NDIS2 Driver for PCNFS confirms to the Network Driver
Interface Specification(NDIS2). This document shows you how to setup
the driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom
keywords in configuration file.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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PCNFS.TXT This file.
FETND.DOS The NDIS2 driver for PCNFS.
PROTOCOL.INI Sample protocol.ini file.
Installation:
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Before starting with the installation process, make sure that the adapter
is properly installed and configured. You can use the diagnostic program
(DIAG.EXE) to make sure your connection with the network is correct.
Installation procedure for PCNFS
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1) Run PCNFS install program and follow screen instructions.
2) When the "Configure an Ethernet network connection" appears, Select
"Ethernet" and press <Enter>.
3) Choose NE2000 network adapter and select "NDIS" and press <Enter>.
4) Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.
5) Two subdirectory will be created after installation, default in C:\NFS
and C:\LANMAN.
6) Copy A:\PCNFS\FETND.DOS to C:\NFS.
7) Edit CONFIG.SYS to replace the line
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\NE2000.DOS
with
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\FETND.DOS
8) Edit PROTOCOL.INI file in C:\LANMAN directory, add the following section
[FETND_NIF]
Drivername = FETND$
9) Find [NFS-NDIS] section in PROTOCOL.INI file in C:\LANMAN directory, add
the following line after "Drivername = NFSLINK$" line:
Bindings = FETND_NIF
10) Restart the computer.
Configuration Files:
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Sample of configuration file:
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File Name: C:\CONFIG.SYS
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DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\PROTMAN.SYS /I:C:\LANMAN
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\FETND.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\NFS-NDIS.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NFS\PCNFS.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NFS\SOCKDRV.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\ANSI.SYS
File Name: C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
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C:\LANMAN\NETBIND
SET NFSDRIVE=C
SET NFSPATH=C:\NFS
PRT *
CALL C:\NFS\NETWORK
CALL C:\NFS\DRIVES
LH C:\DOS\SHARE.EXE /l:500 /f:5100
RTM
File Name: C:\LANMAN\PROTOCOL.INI
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[protocol manager]
drivername = PROTMAN$
[FETND_NIF]
Drivername = FETND$
[NFS-NDIS]
Drivername = NFSLINK$
Bindings = FETND_NIF
Custom Keywords:
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FULLDUPLEX This keyword is used to enable full
duplex mode.
(suggest use CONNECTIONTYPE instead of this keyword)
SPEED This keyword is used to force the
adapter at 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed.
(suggest use CONNECTIONTYPE instead of this keyword)
AUTO This keyword is used to force the
chip at Auto-Negotiation mode.
(suggest use CONNECTIONTYPE instead of this keyword)
DEVICENO This keyword is used to force device number
for specified NIC card
BUSNO This keyword is used to force bus number for
specified NIC card
CONNECTIONTYPE This keyword is used to specify duplex
and speed mode. The strings are :
AUTOSENSE
_10BaseT
_10BaseTFD
_100BaseTX
_100BaseTXFD
FLOWCTRL This keyword is used to specify flow contro
ability. The strings are :
HARDWARE_DEFAULT (Auto Mode)
ENABLE
DISABLE
Driver doesn't care the result of auto-negotiate if
the value of this keyword, FLOWCTRL , is ENALBE or
DISABLE. It just enables or disable flow control
ability according your setting.
NETWORKADDRESS This keyword is used to override the network address
of the network adapter. Its type is :
"000123456789"
Note: If you want to specify NIC card, the DEVICENO is necessary, but BUSNO is optional
When the NIC cards in the system have the same device number, you can use
BUSNO to specify.
If there are two or more NIC cards in the system and you don't specify anyone,
driver will display the menu for selection. You can get the information about
bus number and device number form this menu.
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.