Ether16 LAN Card Setup
for Novell NetWare - DOS ODI Driver
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Contents:
Before You Begin
NetWare Client Setup
Simple ODI 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.
NetWare Client Setup
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Insert your Novell NetWare CD-ROM and run the INSTALL.BAT file.
Select "Client Installation" in "Select the type of
installation desired" window.
Select "NetWare DOS/WINDOWS Client (VLM)" in "Select Client".
Specify your target directory & installation default path as
C:\NWCLIENT
Allow your system's AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to be
updated automatically.
When asked to supply the name of the network adapter you're
installing, select OTHER DRIVERS under the Network Board
option.
When asked for the path to the board's drivers, insert the
Ether16 LAN Card disk 1 into drive A and type:
a:\netware\odi.dos
Select "Linksys Ether16" as the Ethernet Adapter.
Specify "Base I/O Port" and "Media Frame Type" values, then press
"F10" to save/continue.
Follow the remaining instructions on your screen, then
restart your system and connect to NetWare server.
Simple NetWare ODI Setup
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The Linksys ODI driver program allows you to run multiple protocol
stacks with the Ether16 . It also allows you to install up to two
network adapters in a single workstation. Using a NET.CFG file, you
may also specify particular PORT, NODE ADDRESS, PROTOCOL, and FRAME
options for your PC. For more information about using these options,
please see your Novell NetWare user guides.
To log in using ODI under DOS, copy the following file from the
Ether16 Ethernet disk to the directory where your Novell LSL.COM,
IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files reside:
NETWARE\ODI.DOS\ETHER.COM
Next, create a NET.CFG file that reflects the port, node address,
protocol, and frame types that your system is using.
Finally, to log in, issue the following commands from the DOS
prompt or a batch file:
Commands Comments
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LSL Link Support Layer Module provided by Novell
ETHER Hardware Specific Module provided by LINKSYS
IPXODI IPX Protocol Stack Module provided by Novell
NETx DOS Support Module provided by Novell
F: this drive letter may vary
LOGIN
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
World Wide Web http://www.linksys.com
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.