README.TXT Driver File Contents (ep320xv.exe)

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*           SURECOM EP-320X-V Fast Ethernet 10M/100M PCI Adapter            *
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*                   Installation guide for NDIS2 Driver                     *
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This file will help you with the installation for EP-320X-V in the following 
platform :
   
   1. LAN Manager Workstation/Server
   2. LANtastic 6.0
   3. LAN Server 2.0/3.0
   4. LAN Server 4.0 ( DOS LAN Services / OS2 LAN Server )
   5. Microsoft Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS
   6. Windows for Workgroups v3.10
   A. sample protocol.ini
   
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1. LAN Manager Workstation/Server

   Setup driver procedures on LAN Manager workstation/server :
   -----------------------------------------------------------
      Before you start with the installation process, make sure that the
      adapter  is properly  installed  and  configured. Make  sure  your
      Microsoft LAN Manager is properly installed.

      1) Run the appropriate Microsoft Lan Manager SETUP for computer you
         are setting up.(DOS, OS/2 or OS/2 Server). Select "Configuration"
         item ,(the EP-320X-V driver isn't included on the Lan Manager disk)
         and insert the SURECOM EP-320X-V driver disk, specify path a:\, and
         select the EP-320X-V driver and follow the directions.

      2) When completed, reboot your computer.

   Sample Configuration Files:
   ---------------------------
      CONFIG.SYS (for DOS will contain):

          DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANMAN.DOS
          DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\FETND\FETND.DOS

      CONFIG.SYS (for OS/2 will contain):

          DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\PROTMAN.OS2 /I:C:\LANMAN.OS2
          DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\FETND\FETND.OS2

      PROTOCOL.INI (refer to line no.579 in this file):

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2. LANtastic 6.0

    1) Run Lantastic 6.0 install program and follow screen instructions.
    2) When the "Network Adapter Setup" appears, Select "Use NDIS driver for
       non-Artisoft adapter" and type "A:\NDIS2" in the search path and
       select "Search" button.
    3) When the install program find FETND NDIS driver, select "OK" to continue.
    4) Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.
    5) Restart the computer.

  Manual install for Lantastic 6.0/5.0
  ------------------------------------

    You can replace the NDIS driver by modify the following configuration files:

    1)  Sample CONFIG.SYS
        -----------------
        DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
        DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FETND.DOS

    2)  Sample STARTNET.BAT
        -------------------
        C:\LANTASTI\AI-NDIS BIND_TO=FETND_NIF
        C:\LANTASTI\AILANBIO

    3)  Sample PROTOCOL.INI ( see "A. Sample protocol.ini" )


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3. LAN Server 2.0/3.0

   Installing driver procedure on DOS LAN Requester :
   --------------------------------------------------
      1) Insert the IBM LAN Support Program (LSP) Version 1.30 (or 1.31)
         Diskette into your floppy drive A: .
      2) Type A:\dxmaid  and press <Enter> .
      3) The screen will display the IBM logo. Press <Enter> twice until
         the "Environment Information" appears on screen.
      4) Responds to the screen prompts, specifying the following values
         for each field,use the <Space Bar> to toggle between choices:

                Configuration for this computer?          Yes
                Use existing configuration information?   Yes
                Do you have adapter option diskettes?     Yes
                Are you configuring for two adapters?     No
                Do you need 802.2 interface support?      Yes

                Source for LSP                           A:\
                Target for new configuration             C:\LSP

         Make  sure  that  the values given above are correct, then press
         <Enter> to store your choices.
      5) Insert the SURECOM EP-320X-V driver diskette in floppy A,and specify
         your pathname A:\NDIS2 then press ENTER.
      6) Follow screen instructions to complete  the  process. Simply
         pressing <Enter> for each screen display will select the default
         options. Press <Enter> until you reach the display prompting you
         to insert the LSP diskette.
      7) Insert the LSP diskette as prompted. Press <Enter> to acknowledge
         completion of the action.
      8) A screen  showing  the  current  configuration  detected will be
         displayed. It should show the SURECOM EP-320X-V Adapter and the
         protocols already selected (i.e., "IBM IEEE 802.2" and
         "IBM OS/2 NETBIOS").
      9) Press <F4>. to save the new configuration. This completes the LSP
          installation.
      10) Save the configuration and reboot your computer.
      11) Insert the DOS LAN Requester Install Diskette 1 into your floppy
          drive.
      12) Type A:\INSTALL    <Enter>
      13) The IBM logo will again appear on the screen. Press <Enter> to
          move on to the next screen.
      14) Follow  screen  instructions,  pressing  <Enter>  to move from
          screen-to-screen until you are prompted to indicate the pathname
          of the DOS LAN Requester directory (C:\DOSLAN ).
      15) Specify the pathname (C:\DOSLAN is the default) for the DOS LAN
          Requester directory . Then press <Enter> to continue.
      16) The program will ask you for the services that you require.
      17) Highlight the appropriate option. Select either "Send messages"
          or "Send, View, Edit, and Log message" option. (Normally, second
          option "Send, View, Edit and Log message" is selected).
      18) Specify the PC's ID and domain ID.
      19) Follow screen prompts to complete the installation.


   Installing driver procedure on OS/2 LAN Server 2.0/3.0 :
   ------------------------------------------------------
      Before you start with the installation  process,  make sure that
      OS/2 LAN Server  is properly installed.  Similarly, your adapter
      should also be properly installed in your server.

      1) Copy FETND.OS2 and FETND.NIF files from your Driver diskette
         (\NDIS2) to C:\IBMCOM\MACS.
      2) Click the OS/2 LAN Service icon.
      3) Select "Installation  and  configuration". The IBM logo should
         appear onscreen.
      4) Click <OK>.
      5) Select <Advance> and press <Enter>.
      6) Select "Install or Configuration this Workstation."
      7) Select server type, adding a server or domain controller.  The
         "install or remove" selections should appear.
      8) Select "Configure a component."
      9) Click the "Configure" button.
      10) Select "Configure workstation."
      11) Select "SURECOM EP-320X-V Fast Ethernet Adapter" when prompted to
          identify you Network Adapter. Then click the <Add> button.
      12) Select IBM NETBIOS from the list and click the <Add> button.
      13) Select <OK> to confirm all selections.
      14) Follow screen instructions to complete the process, selecting
          <OK> to accept default selections.
      15) Continue pressing <OK> until your screen prompts you to backup
          old  CONFIG.SYS and  AUTOEXEC.BAT and create a new  CONFIG.SYS
          and AUTOEXEC.BAT. Also select <OK> to confirm this.
      16) Installation is complete now. Reset your PC by turning it off
          and on.
   Note:
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   1) The DOS version must be bellow DOS 5.0 when install DOS LAN requester
      into your system.
   2) sample protocol.ini ( see "A. Sample protocol.ini" )

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4. LAN Server 4.0 ( DOS LAN Services / OS2 LAN Server )

   Installing driver procedure on DOS LAN Requester :
   --------------------------------------------------
      Before you start with the installation  process,  make sure that
      DOS LAN Services is properly installed.  Similarly, your adapter
      should also be properly installed in your client PC.
      1) Copy FETND.DOS from your Driver diskette (A:\NDIS2)
         to DOS LAN Services subdirectory C:\DLS .
      2) Under DOS LAN Requester subdirectory C:\DLS, run INSTALL
      3) The  screen  display  some description. If it's correct, move
         highlight to "The listed options are correct" item ,then press
         ENTER.
      4) Move highlight to "Network Card", then press ENTER.
      5) Select "Change driver for network card." item, then press ENTER.
      6) Select "Network card not shown in list below..", then press ENTER.
      7) Insert the SURECOM EP-320X-V driver diskette in floppy A,and specify
         your pathname A:\NDIS2,then press ENTER.
      8) SURECOM EP-320X-V driver is now installed on your computer, reboot
         your computer.

   Installing driver procedure on OS/2 LAN Server 4.0:
   ---------------------------------------------------
      Before you start with the installation  process,  make sure that
      OS/2 LAN Server  is properly installed.  Similarly, your adapter
      should also be properly installed in your server.

      1) In OS/2 window, Click the "MPTS" icon.
      2) The screen will display the IBM Log, press "OK".
      3) Select "Install" button.
      4) Insert the SURECOM EP-320X-V driver diskette, specify the driver
         path A:\NDIS2 and press <Enter>.
      5) When complete above step to load FETND.OS2 into OS/2 system,
         then configure your system.
      6) The same step as step 3, select "Configure" button.
      7) The screen will display "Configure" dialog box and select "LAN
         adapters and protocols" then press "configure" button.
      8) The screen will display "LAPS Configuration" dialog box, move
         highlight to "SURECOM EP-320X-V Fast Ethernet Adapter" item in
         "Network Adapter" window, and select "NetBios"  protocol. Press "OK".
      9) Installation is complete now. Reset your PC by turning it off
          and on.

    Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
    ----------------------------------
      1)follow [3]. 1-9 and add two EP-320X-V Adapters driver
      2)in IBM Lan Services icon, OS/2 Lan Sercices Installation
        /Configuration
        Select your the server of the insatlled,[OK].
        Do you want to re-install this version.[No].
        Installing tow card driver [OK] in mpts.
        Configure a component. [OK]
        Lan Services Adapters. [OK]
        Configure. [OK]
        Two Adapter [V]. OK

      sample PROTOCOL.INI ( See "A. Sample protocol.ini" ) 

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5. Microsoft Network Client 3.0 for MS-DOS

   Installation Procedure :
   ----------------------

      1) Change to the Microsoft Network Client subdirectory, and run
         SETUP.EXE
      2) The screen will display some infomation. Press <Enter> .
      3) Responds to the screen prompts, selecting "Change Network
         Configuration",then press <Enter>.
      4) Move the highlight to "Add Adapter", press <Enter>.
      5) Select "Network adapter not shown on list below ...".
      6) Insert the SURECOM EP-320X-V driver diskette in floppy A,and
         specify your pathname A:\NDIS2,then press <Enter>.
      7) Follow  screen  instructions  to  complete  the  process. Simply
         pressing <Enter> for each screen display will select the default
         options. Press <Enter> until you reach the display prompting you
         to reboot your system.

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6. Windows for Workgroups v3.10

  Setup Procedure:
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    1) Start the Windows for Workgroup 3.1.
    2) Click the "Control Panel" icon in the Program Manager Window.
    3) Click the "Network" icon in the Network Window.
    4) When the "Network Settings" dialog box appears, select "Adapters" button.
    5) Select "Add" icon from the "Network Adapters" dialog box.
    6) Select "Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter".
    7) When the "Install Driver" window appears, insert the distribution
       diskette into drive A:, type "A:\NDIS2" and press <Enter>.
    8) Press <Enter> to select
       "SURECOM EP-320X-V Fast Ethernet Adapter".
    9) Click "Setup..." to popup the setup window.
   10) Click "Advanced..." if you want to modify the advanced features.
       Please refer to the next section for the description of the keywords.
   11) Close each windows and restart the computer.

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A. Sample protocol.ini

    [FETND_NIF] 

     DRIVERNAME = FETND$
           AUTO = 1 or 0     ; Enable Auto Negotiation
          SPEED = 10 or 100  ; Set line speed = 10 or 100 Mbps
     FULLDUPLEX = 0 or 1     ; Set to FullDuplex or HalfDuplex
           SLOT = 1          ; Set physical slot of adapter,Useful for 2 adapters. 
       ...

  NOTE: FULLDUPLEX and SPEED should be used together.

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