VIA VT6105 Rhine III Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation
for Lantastic
Introduction:
=============
This document shows you how to install Lantastic NDIS driver
and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the custom keywords.
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
to make sure your connection with the network is correct.
Install procedure for Lantastic 6.0
-----------------------------------
1) Run Lantastic 6.0 install program and follow screen instructions.
2) When the "Network Adapter Setup" appears, Select "Use NDIS driver for
non-Artisoft adapter" and type "D:\LANTASTI" in the search path and
select "Search" button.
3) When the install program find FETND NDIS driver, select "OK" to
continue.
4) Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.
5) Restart the computer.
Manual install for Lantastic 6.0/5.0
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You can replace the NDIS driver by modify the following configuration
files:
CONFIG.SYS
----------
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FETND.DOS
STARTNET.BAT
------------
C:\LANTASTI\AI-NDIS BIND_TO=FETND_NIF
C:\LANTASTI\AILANBIO
PROTOCOL.INI
------------
[PROTMAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
DYNAMIC = YES
[FETND_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = FETND$
Configuration Files:
====================
You can change the configuration by modify PROTOCOL.INI file.
File Name: PROTOCOL.INI
-----------------------
...
[FETND_NIF]
DRIVERNAME=FETND$
...
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)
CONNECTIONTYPE -- This keyword is used to specify duplex and speed
mode. The strings are:
AUTOSENSE
_10BaseT
_10BaseTFD
_100BasetTX
_100BasetTXFD
FLOW_CONTROL ---- This keyword is used to specify flow control
ability. The strings are:
HARDWARE_DEFAULT (HD)
ENABLE
DISABLE
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.