Packet Driver
Introduction:
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This document describes the procedure to setup the Packet driver for
the PCMCIA NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Adapter.
Location of Driver: \PACKET\PCMPD.COM
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Sample Configuration Files:
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AUTOEXEC.BAT
PCMPD 0x62
or
PCMPD (Since the default software interrupt is 0x62 )
Notes:
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Load the packet driver using the software interrupt and any optional
switches if required.
Usage--------> PCMPD [options] <software_int_no>
Example------> PCMPD -i 0x7e
Paramenters--> PCMPD [-n] [-d] [-w] <int_no> <int_level> <io_addr>
-i -- Force driver to report itself as IEEE 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
-u -- Uninstall
int_no Packet driver software interrupt.
int_level Hardware IRQ number, default is 3.
io_addr Hardware I/O port, default is 0x300.
NOTE: The int_level number and the io_addr number must be equal to the
/irq and /io parameters specified to the card enabler program.
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.
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