Workstation for Novell OS/2 ODI Client
Introduction:
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This document describes the procedure to setup the NetWare v3.X , v4.X
OS2 workstation driver for AcerLAN ALN-101 PnP Ethernet adapter.
Location of Driver: \OS2\ALN101.SYS
Sample Configuration Files:
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CONFIG.SYS :
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\LSL.SYS ; OS/2 Requester supported
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\DDAEMON.SYS ; OS/2 Requester supported
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\ALN101.SYS ; AcerLAN supported
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\IPX.SYS ; OS/2 Requester supported
NET.CFG :
LINK DRIVER ALN101
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
Simple setup Procedures for NetWare Client :
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Before you start with the installation procedure, make sure that the
adapter is properly installed and configured. Similarly, Make sure
that your NetWare Requester for OS/2 is properly installed.
Please refer to "Novell NetWare Requester for OS/2" documentation for
a detailed Requester and Utilities installation guide.
1. Copy the ALN101.SYS file into the NETWARE subdirectory of your
hard disk from the AcerLAN Driver Diskette A:\OS2.
2. Add or replace the ALN101.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS file.
3. Reboot your system to get service of network.
Setup Procedures for NetWare Requester for OS/2:
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The installation utility INSTALL.EXE is located on Novell's
"Novell Netware Requester for OS/2" disk 1. Run INSTALL
from the OS/2 Session.
The NetWare Requester Install program screen will appear.
1. Click the <Installation>.
2. Click the <Requester On Workstation>.
3. Put the AcerLAN Driver Diskette to drive A. Change
the Source drive to A, and click <OK>.
4. Select the "Edit CONFIG.SYS and Copy All Files...",
and click <OK>.
5. In the "Choose from the list or type in the driver name"
screen, click the right dump bar.
6. The system prompt an installation message screen,
just click <OK>.
7. Select "ALN101.SYS", and follow a series of procedure
to complete the installation.
8. Shutdown and restart the system to work on.
How to create the "NetWare Requester for OS/2" diskettes:
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The "Netware Requester for OS/2" diskettes, may be
generated from Netware server 4.1 as followings:
1. At the NetWare prompt (indicated by the Server name),
run the INSTALL.NLM program by typing:
server name: LOAD INSTALL <Enter>
2. Select "Product Options" and press <Enter>.
3. Select "Choose an item or product list above"
and press <Enter>.
4. Select "Create DOS/MS Windows/OS2 Client Install Diskette"
and press <Enter>.
5. Specify Network files directory or only press <Enter>.
If your server is installed from CD-ROM, make sure the CD
is on the CD-ROM.
6. Mark the "OS/2 Client Install", and press <F10>.
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.