VIA VT6105 Rhine III Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation
for LAN Manager DOS Workstations
Introduction:
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The Ethernet NDIS2 Driver for LAN Manager DOS workstations 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.
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.
Installing driver procedure on LAN Manager DOS WorkStation:
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1) If you install LAN Manager for the first time, you install LAN Manager
to your HardDisk by running SETUP.EXE program from the setup diskette.
Upon completion of the workstation's last disk installation, you will
be asked if you want to import additional network drivers.
Answer "YES".
If you have already installed LAN Manager in your hard disk, run
SETUP.EXE from HardDisk and select "Actions"->"Import Network Driver"
option.
2) Insert the drivers installation CD into CD-ROM drive and follow the
steps on the screen. Select the "Plug&Play ETHERNET ADAPTER" card and
press "enter", then SETUP.EXE program will copy the necessary NDIS2
driver programs from the CD-ROM to your hard disk, according to LAN
Manager file structure.
3) Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
Configuration Files:
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(Suppose the LAN Manager package is installed at C:\LANMAN.DOS directory)
File Name: C:\CONFIG.SYS
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LASTDRIVE=Z
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /i:C:\LANMAN.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\FETND\FETND.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTOCOL\NETBEUI\NETBEUI.DOS
File Name: C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
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(Suppose Computer name is set to AAA)
C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\NETBIND
NET START WORKSTATION AAA
File Name: C:\LANMAN.DOS\PROTOCOL.INI
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[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
[NETBEUI_XIF]
Drivername = netbeui$
BINDINGS = "FETND_NIF"
[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.