Server Driver for Novell NetWare 4.1x
Introduction:
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This document describes the procedure to install the NetWare v4.1x
server driver for AcerLAN ALN-201 PCI Ethernet adapter.
Location of Driver: \NWSERVER\ALN201.LAN
Location of NLM: \NWSERVER\41x\ETHERTSM.NLM
\NWSERVER\41x\MSM.NLM
\NWSERVER\41x\NBI.NLM
Installaton Procedure :
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Before you start with the installation process, make sure that
the Novell NetWare v4.10 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 V4.X Server Driver
ALN201.LDI--- Novell NetWare V4.X Server Driver Installation
Information File
ALN201.INF--- Novell NetWare Client 32 for Windows 95 INF
File
\41x\ETHERTSM.NLM (for Novell NetWare v4.1x)
\41x\MSM.NLM (for Novell NetWare v4.1x)
\41x\NBI.NLM (for Novell NetWare v4.10)
2. If you can log into the server as a admin, copy the above files
into the NetWare subdirectory SYSTEM of your server.
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).
You can als use LOAD A:\NWSERVER\41X\ETHERTSM.NLM command
to load NBI.NLM ,MSM.NLM ,ETHERTSM.NLM.(NBI.NLM is only for
v4.10)
3. At the NetWare prompt (indicated by the Server name), run the
INSTALL.NLM program by typing:
server_name: LOAD INSTALL <Enter>
4. Select "Driver Options" and press <Enter>.
5. Select "Configure network drivers" and press <Enter>.
6. Select "load a driver" and press <Enter>.
7. Press the <Ins> key to specify other drivers to install.
8. Press <F3> and specify the driver path (A:\NWSERVER),
or only press <Enter>.
9. Select ALN201.LAN and press <Enter>.
10. Select "Select/Modify driver parameters and protocols", make
sure the "Slot" should give a correct number for each LAN
card.
11. Select "Save parameters and load driver" and press <Enter>.
The system would auto-detect the network number for you, or
give you a random number.
12. If you want to add multiple segment network, repeate the
procedure 9,10,11.
13. Exit the INSTALL module.
Installation 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_802.2 NAME=ALN201_1_E82
BIND IPX ALN201_1_E82 NET=CA659B99
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.3 NAME=ALN201_1_E83
BIND IPX ALN201_1_E83 NET=D4567899
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_II NAME=ALN201_1_EII
BIND IPX ALN201_1_EII NET=12345677
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_SNAP NAME=ALN201_1_ESP
BIND IPX ALN201_1_ESP NET=12336677
2. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
You should insert all the LAN adapters into your system,
and connect the cable (UTP or BNC) to the adapter, ignore
the network number which segment is, just connect it.
Follow the procedures above, and look at the procedure 9,
give a correct "Slot" number for each adapter.For example,
you can give "1" for the first adapter which slot number
is 1, "2" for the second adapter which slot number is 2, etc.
3. Installing Multiple LAN Adapters with Multiple Frame Types:
In the situation, the BOARD and Frame types have to be specified.
The following is an AUTOEXEC.NCF file example:
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 NAME=ALN201_1_E82
BIND IPX ALN201_1_E82 NET=CA659B99
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.3 NAME=ALN201_1_E83
BIND IPX ALN201_1_E83 NET=D4567899
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_II NAME=ALN201_1_EII
BIND IPX ALN201_1_EII NET=12345677
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_SNAP NAME=ALN201_1_ESP
BIND IPX ALN201_1_ESP NET=12336677
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=3 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 NAME=ALN201_2_E82
BIND IPX ALN201_2_E82 NET=CB459B99
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=3 FRAME=Ethernet_802.3 NAME=ALN201_2_E83
BIND IPX ALN201_2_E83 NET=D4567888
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=3 FRAME=Ethernet_II NAME=ALN201_2_EII
BIND IPX ALN201_2_EII NET=99887766
LOAD ALN201 SLOT=3 FRAME=Ethernet_SNAP NAME=ALN201_2_ESP
BIND IPX ALN201_2_ESP NET=22334455
If problems occur during the binding process, your screen will prompt
you with error messages. Please refer to your NetWare Server 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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