Workstation for DOS ODI Client
v3.04
NetWare* DOS ODI Client Driver Installation Notes for Intel's
EtherExpress(TM) PRO/10 ISA LAN Adapter
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Location of Driver: \DOS\EPROODI.COM
Quick Installation
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Use the Auto Installation option in the SoftSet2 program. For
workstations that will use VLMs, see VLM Client section below.
Sample Configuration Files
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AUTOEXEC.BAT:
CD\NWCLIENT
LSL
EPROODI
IPXODI
NETX or VLM (VLMs for NetWare 4.x or 3.12)
NET.CFG (for 802.3 clients-generally NetWare 2.x and 3.11 servers)
LINK DRIVER EPROODI
PORT 300
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
NET.CFG (for 802.2 clients - generally NetWare 3.12 and 4.x servers)
LINK DRIVER EPROODI
PORT 300
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
NETWARE DOS REQUESTER
FIRST NETWORK DRIVE = F
CONFIG.SYS (for NETX clients)
LASTDRIVE=E (For clients using NETX)
CONFIG.SYS (for VLM clients)
LASTDRIVE=Z (For clients using VLMs)
General Installation for NetWare 2.2/3.11/3.12 client
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1 All the files necessary to connect to the NetWare servers, are
supplied on Intel's driver disk. Newer versions of the shell files
(LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, NETX.EXE) may be available from Novell on
CompuServe* in the NetWire forum or at Novell's website
www.novell.com.
From the \DOS directory on the driver disk, copy LSL.COM, EPROODI.COM,
IPXODI.COM, NETX.EXE, NET.CFG to a directory on your hard drive, such
as \NWCLIENT.
If you are also running Windows* for Workgroups, please see the Hints
and Tips section below for other important information.
2 Add the commands to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file as shown above in the
Sample Configuration Files section. Make sure you change to the
subdirectory where the drivers are loaded before executing the files.
In the example above, the drivers are located in the NWCLIENT
subdirectory.
3 Edit the NET.CFG file that you copied over. If you do not know which
frame type to load, type CONFIG from your file server console to see
which frame type your file server is using, and load one of these
frame types on the workstation. If you list two or more frame types in
the NET.CFG, the IPX protocol will bind to the first frame type. You
may also need to change the port number to the one your card is using.
See above for examples.
The NET.CFG file must be in the same directory as the EPROODI.COM
file.
4 Reboot the computer and the drivers will load and connect you to the
network.
General Installation for NetWare 4.x/3.12 client with VLMs
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The installation of the NetWare 4.x client software is much easier than
earlier versions. The installation procedure will transfer files to a
specific directory on the workstation and create or modify existing
configuration files to fit your specific needs. The installation utility
INSTALL.EXE is located on NetWare's "Workstation for DOS" disk. The
INSTALL.EXE program is also installed on the 4.x server, so you could run
the SoftSet2 quick installation and connect with NETX to run the install.
The install program is located in \PUBLIC\CLIENT\DOSWIN directory on the
server. NetWare 3.12 does not automatically create this directory on the
server during installation.
Installation Procedure
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1 Run INSTALL.EXE from the Workstation for DOS Disk.
2 The NetWare Client Install program screen will appear. You must
complete each of the questions. These options are specific to your
needs.
Step #1: Specifies the directory on the hard drive that you want to
install the client software. The default directory is C:\NWCLIENT.
You can specify another directory if you desire.
Step #2: Gives you the option to automatically update the
CONFIG.SYS and the AUTOEXEC.BAT files or modify them at a later
time manually.
Step #3: Will install Windows software for your system if your
workstation supports Windows, and will ask you to specify the
directory in which Windows is located.
Step #4: Gives you the option to configure your workstation for
backup by a NetWare server.
Step #5: Asks you to select a network driver and provide
configuration options. It uses the specifications you select to
create the file NET.CFG. Insert the EtherExpress(TM) PRO/10
adapter disk when prompted for the driver disk. Intel EtherExpress
PRO/10 ISA is the name of the driver. Once you have chosen the
driver, verify the configuration settings for the board if
necessary.
Step #6: The install program will copy the appropriate files to
your hard drive.
3 Be sure to add LASTDRIVE=Z to your CONFIG.SYS file and FIRST NETWORK
DRIVE = F in the NET.CFG file under the NetWare DOS Requester section.
Hints and Tips
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1 NET.CFG Options:
PORT - This is the base I/O address of the adapter. Verify setting in
SoftSet2.
INT - <optional> The system IRQ for the adapter to use. This option
is only used as a reminder for which IRQ the board is set for. It
does not cause the driver to override the EEPROM contents.
NODE ADDRESS - <optional> This is the Ethernet node address for the
adapter.
Syntax: NODE ADDRESS 00A0C9123456
Where:
00A0C9123456 is the adapter's Ethernet address . This is optional.
If it is not present, the driver will use the value in the EEPROM
on the adapter. If it is present, the driver will use this value
even if it differs from the EEPROM contents. This is Novell's node
address override feature. To comply with Novell's multicast
specification, the second digit of the overriding address should be
a 2, 6, A or E.
2 Windows for Workgroups
To install proper driver support for Windows for Workgroups and Novell
NetWare on the same workstation, follow these steps:
a Set up the workstation with the DOS ODI client driver as shown
above.
b Load the ODI driver and login to your NetWare server.
c Start Windows for Workgroups and set up the driver for the
EtherExpress PRO/10 ISA adapter by following the instructions shown
in the Windows for Workgroups installation document. When the
driver is chosen, Windows for Workgroups will detect the ODI driver
is already loaded and automatically install the appropriate
support.
3 Plug and Play error message when loading the driver
The PRO/10 adapter is a Plug and Play adapter, and if the adapter
detects a Plug and Play BIOS in your computer, it will rely on that
BIOS to configure it. Various BIOS' setup configurations can cause
the adapter not to be configured. Follow the suggestions listed in
the message to fix the problem. Since BIOS' differ in options, some
BIOS' may not allow you to adjust all the listed selections.
Message:
Your computer's Plug and Play BIOS couldn't configure your
EtherExpress PRO/10 LAN Adapter. The probable cause is that your
computer's BIOS isn't properly configured for this Plug and Play
adapter. To keep the Plug and Play feature on the adapter, check
the following:
- Make sure your computer's BIOS has enough Interrupts (IRQs)
designated for Plug and Play devices.
- Check your computer's BIOS for a Plug and Play Activation
level. Make sure it is set to configure Plug and Play devices.
- Your computer may require a Plug and Play Configuration
Manager. Check with your computer vendor for details.
Or
- Disable Plug and Play on this adapter by running SoftSet2.
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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.
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