3Com (R) Corporation
TokenDisk (R) Diskette for
The 3C359 TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Token Ring Network Interface Card
Installing the NIC in a NetWare 16-Bit DOS ODI Client
This section describes how to install the driver for a 16-bit NetWare client
running DOS.
NOTE: If only one NIC has been installed, you may use the 3Com
AutoLink(TM) software program to automatically install the NetWare
DOS ODI client software, including the driver, and to modify the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
To use the AutoLink program, the computer must meet these requirements:
1. Use Novell NetWare 3.12 or 4.10 network operating system
2. Have only one 3Com TokenLink Velocity XL PCI Token Ring NIC
installed
3. Be intended for use as a NetWare DOS ODI client
Installing the Driver Using AutoLink
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If only one NIC is installed, use the AutoLink program to install the
driver automatically, as follows:
1. Make sure the NIC is installed and connected to the network.
2. Boot the computer under DOS.
3. Insert the TokenDisk diskette #1 in drive A and type the following at
the DOS prompt:
A:\AUTOLINK [Enter]
4. The first time you use the TokenDisk diskette, the 3Com software
license appears. To accept its terms, type Y. (To view all the license
text, press [F1].)
5. When prompted, enter the network ring speed.
Several messages appear while the AutoLink program is running.
A final message indicates successful installation.
NOTE: If a problem occurs when the AutoLink program runs, view or print
the AUTOLINK.LOG file located on your C:\ directory to determine
which event may have caused the problem.
6. When installation is complete, you will be asked if you want to reboot
the computer. For the installation to be effective, remove the
TokenDisk diskette and reboot the computer. You will be prompted for
your user name and password.
NOTE: You can also install the driver using Novell's DOS ODI installer.
However, Novell's installer does not automatically copy the required
microcode file. Before rebooting your PC, be sure to copy the microcode
file TLNKP.MAC from the TokenDisk diskette #1 to the directory where you
installed the driver (C:\NWCLIENT).
The driver supports the following parameters in the NET.CFG file:
Keyword Values
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Frame Token-Ring (Default)
Token-Ring_Snap
RingSpeed Auto (Default) Driver detects the ring speed.
16 Forces the ring speed to 16 Mbps.
4 Forces the ring speed to 4 Mbps.
DTR Use this keyword when connecting to
a switch port configured for full-
duplex operation.
Classic (Default) Use this keyword when
connecting to a hub or switch
configured for half-duplex operation.
This keyword is optional, half-
duplex is the default.
(%VER NWDOSODI.TXT - NetWare DOS ODI Client V1.0b)
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.