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| Ositech Trumpcard |
| OTCFRAME Server Scanner Installation and Execution |
| Version 2.12 |
| Copyright (c) 1994-1996, Ositech Communications Inc. |
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This document supplements the Ethernet User's Guide and the accompanying
software provided with your Ositech Trumpcard. This document contains
information specific to the OTCFRAME utility found on this diskette.
Contents
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1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Execution Switches
4. Return Codes
5. Ok Codes/Errorlevels for the Different Frame Types
6. Technical Support
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1. Introduction
OTCFRAME is a utility which locates servers on a Novell NetWare network under
single or multiple Ethernet Frame Types.
In the default mode, OTCFRAME scans all specified frame types and reports all
servers found. Once the user selects a server, OTCFRAME modifies the
appropriate startup files removing itself from the startup sequence. When
the user reboots, the computer will automatically connect to the server
previously selected using the appropriate frame type required.
In the Verbose mode (/v), OTCFRAME additionally lists every server available
on each frame type, including servers advertising on multiple frame types.
In the Run Always mode (/a), OTCFRAME does not modify the startup files and
continues on with the network connection each time without need to restart
the computer. In addition, the Run Always mode of OTCFRAME returns an
errorlevel code which can be tested in AUTOEXEC.BAT to determine what network
conditions exist.
For OTCFRAME to operate properly it MUST always follow the Trumpcard OTCETH
ODI driver and precede IPXODI, for example:
...{other commands in Autoexec.bat)...
C:\NETWARE\LSL
C:\NETWARE\OTCETH
C:\NETWARE\OTCFRAME <switches>
C:\NETWARE\IPXODI
C:\NETWARE\NETX
...{rest of AUTOEXEC.BAT}...
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2. Installation
OTCFRAME must be placed in the same directory as LSL.COM, OTCETH.COM,
IPXODI.COM and NETX.EXE (or VLM.EXE). It is run after OTCETH. The NET.CFG
file should be modified to include all frame types, OTCFRAME will only scan
for servers on the frame types found in NET.CFG.
eg:
Link Driver OTCETH
Frame Ethernet_802.2
Frame Ethernet_802.3
Frame Ethernet_II
Frame Ethernet_SNAP
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3. Execution Switches
/a - Run Always Mode
Does not modify the config/startup files. Returns an errorlevel
which can be used in batch files. (see RETURN CODES)
/t - Text Only Mode
Runs OTCMODE in a straight text i/o (uses DOS standard i/o)
/w - Window Mode
Forces OTCFRAME to override the Text Mode test which may switch
it to Text Only Mode. Use only if you are sure that you run
OTCFRAME from 80x25 VGA text mode.
/v - Verbose Mode / Advanced Mode
Displays frame type information to access Servers. Allows more
advanced decisions.
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4. Return Codes
0 - OK
1 - LSL Not Loaded or Not Responding
2 - IPX Loaded previously
3 - Can't Read NET.CFG
4 - Can't Write FRAME.CFG
5 - Out of Memory
6 - No OTCETH driver found
7 - bad arguments
8 - Cannot Load IPXODI
9 - Cannot Configure IPXODI
10 - Cannot load NETX
11 - Cannot Configure NETX
12 - unable to connect to server
13 - totally unexpected error! Unpredictable results,
program aborted
14 - unable to update NET.CFG
15 - unable to update AUTOEXEC.BAT
16 - cannot open AUTOEXEC.BAT
17 - NO SERVERS FOUND
18 - only one frame type open
19 - User Abort -> the user did not pick a server
20 - a preferred server option (/PS) was found following a
NETX or a VLM statement. This option has to be manually
removed by the user before running OTCFRAME
21 - Windows 3.x running. OTCFRAME cannot run under Windows
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5. Ok Codes/Errorlevels for the Different Frame Types
128 - Ethernet 802.2 chosen
129 - Ethernet 802.3 chosen
130 - Ethernet II chosen
131 - Ethernet SNAP chosen
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6. Technical Support
If you have any problems with your Ositech Trumpcard adapter, please
call our technical support staff toll free in Canada and the United States
at 1-800-563-2365, FAX at 1-519-836-6156, Internet e-mail at
support@ositech.com, CompuServe (GO OSITECH), or mail to the following
address:
Ositech Communications, Inc.
679 Southgate Drive,
Guelph, Ontario N1G 4S2
CANADA
Tel: 1 (519) 836-8063
FAX: 1 (519) 836-6156
BBS: 1 (519) 836-1196
WWW: http://www.ositech.com/
FTP: ftp.ositech.com
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.