PATHWORK.TXT Driver File Contents (networkcards.zip)

  Ether16 LAN Card Setup
  for DECnet Pathworks 4.0
  ----------------------------------------------------------------- 
  Contents:
  
  Before You Begin
  Setup
  Technical Support

  
  Before You Begin
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  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.

  
  
  Setup
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  You can use the DECnet PathWork's  NETSET.EXE program to install LINKSYS
  NDIS driver program.  Please refer to DECnet installation manual for
  detailed information.

  First, choose to install a network adapter under Pathworks.  When
  asked for the adapter to install, choose 3Com's Etherlink II card.

  Then modify your CONFIG.SYS file as follows:

        change this line:
                device = c:\decnet\ELNKII.SYS
        to this line:
                device = c:\decnet\ETHER.DOS

  Finally, modify your system's PROTOCOL.INI file as follows:

        change this:
        ---------------------------------
                [ELNKMACII]
                drivername = ELNKII$
                ;ioaddress = 0x300
                ;interrupt = 3
                xmitbufs = 2

                [IPX4MAC]
                   :
                bindings = ELNKMACII
                   :

                [DATALINK]
                   :
                bindings = ELNKMACII
                   :

        to this:
        -----------------------------------
                [ETHER]
                drivername = ETHER$

                [IPX4MAC]
                   :
                bindings = ETHER
                   :

                [DATALINK]
                   :
                bindings = ETHER
                   :

  Save the file and restart your computer.  The installation is complete.

  HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  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

How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

server: web4, load: 0.97