Server Driver for Novell NetWare v3.12
Introduction:
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This document describes the procedure to install the NetWare v3.12
server driver for AcerLAN ALN-201 PCI Ethernet adapter.
Location of Driver: \NWSERVER\ALN201.LAN
Location of NLM: \NWSERVER\312\ETHERTSM.NLM
\NWSERVER\312\MSM.NLM
\NWSERVER\312\NBI.NLM
Installation Procedure:
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that
the Novell NetWare 386 v3.12 server is properly installed.
Similarly, your adapter should also be properly installed in your
server.
1. Insert the AcerLAN Driver Diskette into drive A and check the
contents of subdirectory \NWSERVER, It should contain the
following files:
ALN201.LAN--- Novell NetWare V3.12 Server Driver
\312\ETHERTSM.NLM (for Novell NetWare v3.12)
\312\MSM.NLM (for Novell NetWare v3.12)
\312\NBI.NLM (for Novell NetWare v3.12)
2. If you can log into the server as a supervisor, copy the above
files into the NetWare 386 subdirectory SYSTEM of your server.
You can also copy the files to C:\nwserver subdirectory.
Note: If ETHERTSM.NLM and MSM.NLM can't overwrite, you can
use flag ETHERTSM.NLM (MSM.NLM) -Ro +Rw command
to change the attribute of ETHERTSM.NLM (MSM.NLM).
3. Run SERVER.EXE from your server. You will see a series of
NetWare messages on screen.
4. When the NetWare prompt appears (indicated by a colon),load
your server driver. Simply type:
: LOAD ALN201 <Enter>
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or
: LOAD C:\SERVER.312\NBI.NLM
: LOAD C:\SERVER.312\MSM.NLM
: LOAD C:\SERVER.312\ETHERTSM.NLM
: LOAD C:\SERVER.312\ALN201
5. Bind IPX to the adapter driver. At the NetWare server prompt,
type:
:BIND IPX TO ALN201 <Enter>
6. After pressing <Enter> the computer prompts you for the Network
Number. Give it a special number about its segment, or just
a random number.
7. Add the load and bind statements you require to the server's
AUTOEXEC.NCF file so that the LAN driver will load automatically
each time the server starts up.
NOTES:
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1. Installing One LAN Adapter with Multiple Frame Types:
When binding multiple frame types to one adapter, each LOAD
statement will specify a different frame type.
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3 NAME=LAN8023
BIND IPX TO LAN8023 NET=77777
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2 NAME=LAN8022
BIND IPX TO LAN8022 NET=88888
2. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
When installing multiple LAN adapters, each LOAD statement
must specify a correct SLOT number to avoid being prompted
for which board to load the driver. For example:
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=1 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2 NAME=LAN_A
BIND IPX TO LAN_A NET=222
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=EHTERNET_802.2 NAME=LAN_B
BIND IPX TO LAN_B NET=333
3. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters with Multiple Frame Types:
In the situation, the SLOT and Frame types have to be specified.
The following is an AUTOEXEC.NCF file example:
FILE SERVER NAME NW312
IPX INTERNAL NET 111
LOAD ALN201 NAME=A SLOT=1 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3
BIND IPX A NET=11
LOAD ALN201 NAME=B SLOT=1 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2
BIND IPX B NET=22
LOAD ALN201 NAME=C SLOT=2 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3
BIND IPX C NET=33
LOAD ALN201 NAME=D SLOT=2 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2
BIND IPX D NET=44
4. How to edit the AUTOEXEC.NCF file
a. At the NetWare prompt, run the INSTALL.NLM
: LOAD INSTALL
b. Select "System Options" and press <Enter>.
c. Select "Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF File" and press <Enter>.
Don't use "Create AUTOEXEC.NCF File", the option can't
work ok.
d. Exit the INSTALL module.
If problems occur during the binding process, your screen will prompt
you with error messages. Please refer to your NetWare 386 manual for
details on these messages.
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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