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Gene Ethernet Controller Provider Inc.
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter
NetWare ODI Client Driver For DOS Workstation
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Copyright (C) 1999 Gene Ethernet Controller Provider Inc.
All rights reserved.
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This file is a description of the files contained in the \NETWARE\DOSODI
subdirectory of this diskette, and of their usage. For more information
please refer to "NOVELL NetWare ODI Shell for DOS" manual.
Installation Procedure
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that the adapter
is properly installed and configured. Make sure that your NetWare operating
system is properly installed.
Should there already be Netware client programs such as: LSL.COM, IPXODI,
and VLM.EXE in your system, you can use the following procedures to setup
your system.
1. Copy the A:\NETWARE\DOSODI\FASTNIC.COM file to the Netware client
directory which contains NET.CFG, LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and VLM.EXE
with related *.VLM files.
2. Update the NET.CFG file. You can refer to the NET.CFG sample.
3. Make sure to add LASTDRIVE=Z in your CONFIG.SYS file.
4. Enter the following commands to connect to your Novell server:
LSL
FASTNIC
IPXODI
VLM
F:
LOGIN <user_name>
** NOTE **
Multiple LAN Adapters in a system:
If you want to install a mutiple LAN adapter in your system, you have
to use "SLOT" keyword in NET.CFG to select which adapter to use with
your netware client.
Configuration Files
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File Name: NET.CFG
Sample of configuration file:
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Link Driver FastNIC
FRAME Ethernet_802.2
FRAME Ethernet_802.3
FRAME Ethernet_SNAP
FRAME Ethernet_II
; No_Early_Rx_Interrupt_Enable ; Certification, please remove the
; first ";" of this line
; FORCE_MEDIA
; Connection_Type = 10MFD ; 10M 10MFD 100M 100MFD, default is AUTO
TX_THRESHOLD = 0 ; 0..3, 4=Store and forward, default=0
RX_THRESHOLD = 1 ; 0..2, 2=Store and forward, default=1
CAL = 2 ; 0..3, default = 2
PBL = 10 ; 0,1,2,4,8,10,20, default = 10
Rx_Buffer_Size = 100 ; Hex number, 100-600
; Slot 1
RX_FIFO_SIZE = 2 ; 0..2, 0 ~ 2:2K, 3:1K; 0 is default
NetWare DOS Requester
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE = F
NETWARE PROTOCOL = NDS BIND
; MAX IPG = 0
; PBURST READ WINDOW SIZE=45
; PBURST WRITE WINDOW SIZE=45
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** Note **
Its PCI cycle may be slower on some mechine. At this time, you should
eable store and forward function in NET.CFG.
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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.