Ether16 LAN Card Setup
for Banyan Vines
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Contents:
Before You Begin
Setup
Technical Support
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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If your computer does NOT have a plug-and-play motherboard,
the following notes apply to you:
1. Before attempting to install the Ether16 LAN Card's network
software drivers, you MUST configure the card's internal
settings with the SETUP program included on Ether16 disk 1
under the UTILITY directory. Use the program to set the
card's interrupt (IRQ) and I/O settings. For directions
on using SETUP, see your Ether16 user guide.
2. Most network software packages like Windows 95, Windows NT,
Novell NetWare, etc., include a "generic" network driver
that will work with a wide range of network cards. This
generic driver is called a "Novell NE2000" compatible driver,
and it is fully supported by the Ether16 card. If your
network software package asks you to choose the name of
the network card you're installing from a list of available
adapters, and you find "NE2000" or "Novell NE2000" listed,
you don't need to follow the directions below---simply choose
to install the NE2000 driver and the Ether16 Card will be
ready for use. THE ETHER16 IS ONLY NE2000 COMPATIBLE
WHEN THE CARD'S PLUG-AND-PLAY MODE IS TURNED OFF. If
your PC has a plug-and-play motherboard, and you wish to
use the generic NE2000 driver, you must run the Ether16
SETUP program and turn the card's plug-and-play mode off.
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Banyan Vines
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1. Create a bootable diskette (booted with DOS 3.1 or above) which will
be used as a Banyan Vines boot disk, or create a sub-directory on your
hard disk.
There are two methods to copy the required files for Banyan VINES
workstation to the bootable diskette or sub-directory of hard disk.
Method 1.
1) Execute 'INSTALL' command which was saved in the diskette labeled
"VINES MASTER DISK".
2) Follow the instructions to copy the files to the bootable diskette
or sub-directory of hard disk.
You'll find the NDIS file located in the NDIS\DOS directory
of the disk.
Method 2.
1) Execute the 'BAN' command.
2) Log into the VINES system.
3) Execute the 'PCCOPY' command.
4) Select 'NDIS Ethernet' and follow the instructions for copying the
files to the bootable diskette or sub-directory of your hard disk.
Next, insert the Ether16 disk 1 into drive A and the prepared bootable
diskette into drive B. Copy the appropriate NDIS driver file (ETHER.DOS)
from drive A to B (or to the sub-directory of your hard drive).
You'll find the NDIS file located in the NDIS\DOS directory
of the disk.
Modify your CONFIG.SYS file so that it includes the following statements:
DEVICE=PROTMAN.DOS /I:A:\
DEVICE=ETHER.DOS
NOTE: "A:\" is the path that points to your Banyan Vines workstation
files.
Create a ETHER.NIF file and include the following statements in it:
Model = LINKSYS ETHERP Ethernet Card
Path = A:\
DeviceDriver = ETHER.DOS
DeviceName = ETHER$
Type = NDIS
NOTE: "A:\" is the path that points to your Banyan Vines workstation
files.
Create a PROTOCOL.INI file that contains the following lines:
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
drivername = PROTMAN$
[VINES_XIF]
drivername = NDISBAN$
bindings = "ETHER"
[ETHER]
drivername = ETHER$
Next, execute 'PCCONFIG' command:
1) "CONFIGURING A PC FOR THE NETWORK" is displayed on the screen.
Select '1 - Network Card Settings'.
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"Network Card Setting" is displayed.
Select 'NDIS Ethernet'.
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"NDIS Ethernet" is displayed.
Choose the Linksys adapter
Ex. Interrupt Level (2-15) : 5
PROTOCOL.INI bindings = ETHER
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2) Return to the "CONFIGURING A PC FOR THE NETWORK" screen
Select '2 - Login Environment Settings'.
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"Network Card Setting" is displayed.
Pick 'NDIS Ethernet'.
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The 'PCCONFIG.DB' file will be generated.
Reboot your computer and log into the Vines network by executing
the BAN command.
HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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There are a variety of methods that you can use to get FREE technical help
or sales information about Linksys products.
Support Hotline (949) 261-1288
Fax (949) 261-8868
BBS (949) 261-2888 (8-N-1)
E-mail support@linksys.com
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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.