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* Pocket Ethernet Adapter *
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* ODI Driver for DOS Workstations *
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* Ver. 3.02 *
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* README file *
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1. Introduction
This Ethernet ODI Driver for DOS workstations conforms to Novell NetWare
386 Public Domain Open Data-Link Interface (ODI), a specification that
is designed by Novell and Apple. It applies to the NetWare DOS work-
stations and Personal NetWare.
2. Contents of the Subdirectory
EP200.COM The ODI driver for DOS workstations.
EP200.INS The Installation Information File. When you execute
the "Install" program on the client site, you should
choose "RPTI Pocket Ethernet EP200 MLID v3.02" on the
"Network Board", then create the "NET.CFG" file.
3. Installation
1) Install the Pocket Ethernet Adapter on your PC system, following the
procedure described in the manual.
2) Boot the system.
3) Then skip to the related section for your specific network application
to continue the ODI driver installation.
3.1 NetWare DOS Workstation for 286/386 up to v3.11
1) Insert the NetWare 386 DOS/ODI WS Service Diskette (NW 3.10) or WSGEN
Diskette (NW 3.11) into drive A (if you use a different disk drive,
substitute the appropriate drive letter in the following procedure).
2) Create a subdirectory, e.g., DOSODI or any other name you like, on the
hard disk or a floppy. Copy the following files from A: to this sub-
directory:
A:\DOSODI\LSL.COM
A:\DOSODI\IPXODI.COM
A:\NET3.COM OR A:\NET4.COM
3) Insert the Distribution Diskette into drive A. Copy EP200.COM to this
subdirectory.
4) Type the following commands under this subdirectory to connect to the
Novell's server :
LSL
EP200
IPXODI
NETX (X=3, 4, 5)
F: (the drive which next to the
defined last drive, default=F:)
LOGIN <user_name>
3.2 NetWare DOS Workstation for v3.12 and v4.01
1) Prepare your installation software to install a NetWare DOS worksta-
tion. For more information, see "Workstation Basics and Installa-
tion" book.
2) Insert the Distribution Diskette into drive A. Copy the new Pocket
Ethernet driver (EP200.COM) to your subdirectory where your instal-
lation software exists.
3) Type the following commands under this subdirectory to connect to the
Novell's server :
LSL.COM
EP200.COM
IPXODI.COM
VLM
F: (or the First Network Drive
option defined in NET.CFG)
LOGIN <user_name>
Type your password if required
!!! Note !!!
NetWare versions older than 3.12 are defaulted to the Ethernet_802.3
frame type. Otherwise, Ethernet LAN drivers are defaulted to the
Ethernet_802.2 frame type. For more information, refer to appendix
B in your "Workstation for DOS and Windows" Appendix B.
3.3 Personal NetWare
1) Format a diskette and copy EP200.COM to the root directory.
2) Install Personal NetWare according to the regular procedure but choose
"*OTHER CARDS" item in the "Network Interface Card Name" dialog box.
3) Insert the diskette built in the step 1 into drive A, then press <Esc>
to continue.
4) Choose EP200.COM in "Other Driver List".
5) Continue the current task to complete the installation.
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.