8 Workstation: NetWare OS/2 requester
v1.1
NetWare* OS/2* ODI client driver installation notes for Compaq
10 and 10/100 Controllers and the NC3121 Fast Ethernet NIC
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Location of driver: \OS2\N100ODI.SYS
Sample configuration files
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CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\N100ODI.SYS
NET.CFG
LINK DRIVER N100ODI
SLOT n
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
Introduction
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To connect an OS/2 workstation to a NetWare* server, you must have the
latest version of the Novell NetWare Requester for OS/2 and the
Compaq OS/2 ODI driver.
These installation instructions assume you're using the INSTALL program
that ships with Novell's OS/2 requester. For more information about OS/2
workstations, see the Novell manual, "NetWare Requester for OS/2."
NOTE: If you're running IBM OS/2 2.0, 2.1 or Warp, you must have the OS/2
Requester version 2.01 or later.
General instructions
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1 Run Novell's INSTALL utility on the OS/2 requester disk and follow its
instructions. If asked for the name of the network interface driver,
enter N100ODI.SYS.
2 Choose the session support you need. This is based on your
configuration. See the NetWare Requester manual if you need help.
3 Save the configuration.
4 When asked for the path and filename for the driver, insert the Compaq
Configuration and Drivers disk in drive A and press Enter.
5 After completing the installation section, choose CONFIGURATION from
the main menu. Then choose THIS WORKSTATION. This allows you to modify
the NET.CFG file. (NET.CFG must reside in the root directory.)
Note: The default frame type for N100ODI.SYS is 802.2. If you're
using the 802.3 frame type, you have to include a FRAME
statement in the NET.CFG file. List the 802.3 FRAME type first
in the NET.CFG file.
Hints and tips
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Verify driver loaded properly
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In the CONFIG.SYS file, add a "fake" device=xxx statement after the
N100ODI.SYS line. The screen stops and you can check for error messages.
Error message "not getting a connection ID"
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This OS/2 error message often appears when there is a frame type mismatch
or cable disconnect.
NET.CFG optional parameters
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FORCEDUPLEX:
Syntax: FORCEDUPLEX n
Where n=0 auto-negotiate
1 half duplex
2 full duplex
Note: If the controller is set to half or full duplex, set the SPEED
parameter to either 10 or 100. (see SPEED below)
Duplex modes:
Auto-negotiate: (Compaq 10/100 controllers and NC3121 Fast
Ethernet NICs only). The controller negotiates with the hub how to
send/receive packets, either full or half duplex. If unsuccessful
at negotiating the duplex, the controller defaults to half duplex.
Full duplex: The controller sends and receives packets at the same
time. This improves the performance of your controller. Set duplex
mode to full duplex ONLY if you have a switch that supports full
duplex.
Half duplex: The controller performs one operation at a time. It
either sends or receives.
Default: auto-negotiation (10/100 controllers and NC3121 Fast Ethernet NICs)
half (10-only controller)
The Compaq 10/100 controller and NC3121 Fast Ethernet NIC have the
added ability to "talk" to the hub and determine at which mode to
communicate (either full or half duplex). This is called auto-
negotiation. You must have an auto-negotiating hub (an Nway switch)
to get full duplex support with the FORCEDUPLEX parameter set to 0
(auto-negotiation).
Examples:
(100 Mbps full duplex):
FORCEDUPLEX 2 (Sets controller to full duplex)
SPEED 100 (See SPEED parameter below)
(10 Mbps full duplex):
FORCEDUPLEX 2 (Sets controller to full duplex)
SPEED 10
Note: Use auto-negotiate for full duplex support only when the
controller is connected to a switch that fully supports Nway
auto-negotiation specification.
SLOT: For PCI controllers, SLOT is derived from bus number and device
location as defined by the PCI specification. One way to
determine the slot number is to run setup.exe from DOS.
Syntax: SLOT n (n = 1,2,3,4,...)
SPEED: (Compaq 10/100 controllers and NC3121 Fast Ethernet NICs only)
Specifies the speed the driver uses. If you don't use this
parameter, the driver automatically detects the network speed.
If no cable is attached, the driver defaults to 10 Mbps.
If you don't have a auto-negotiating hub and are configuring the
controller for full or half duplex support, specify the speed to
either 10 or 100 Mbps using this parameter.
If you use this parameter, the driver operates at the specified
speed instead of automatically detecting network speed.
Syntax: SPEED n (n = 10 or 100)
Default: none, the controller automatically senses speed
NOTE: Set the SPEED parameter to either 10 or 100 if you're setting
the FORCEDUPLEX parameter to either 1 or 2 (half or full).
TXTHRESHOLD: Represents the threshold for transmits from extender SRAM
FIFO (output buffer).
Syntax: TXTHRESHOLD n (n = number of 8 bytes)
For example, 16 represents 16x8 (or 128 bytes). In this case,
the LAN controller transmits after copying 128 bytes from the
host memory to the SRAM FIFO.
Default: dynamic
The maximum number that you can specify is 200 (200x8=1600
bytes).
NODE ADDRESS: Specifies a local administered address (LAA) unique to
each controller. The node address is a 12-digit hexadecimal
number; the second digit must be one of the following digits: 2,
6, A, E.
Syntax: NODE ADDRESS 02A0C9345678
02 => Locally administered address
FRAME: Configures the controller to process the four valid NetWare
Ethernet frame types.
Syntax: FRAME n
n = Ethernet_802.2
Ethernet_802.3
Ethernet_II
Ethernet_SNAP
Default: Ethernet_802.2
PROTOCOL: Indicates the standard protocol in use.
Syntax: Protocol ipx e0 Ethernet_802.2
Values: e0=Ethernet_802.2
0=Ethernet_802.3
8137=Ethernet_II
8137=Ethernet_SNAP
Detailed example
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LINK DRIVER N100ODI
SPEED 100
THRESHOLD 16
NODE ADDRESS 02xxxxxxxxxx
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
PROTOCOL IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
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