File: lantastk.txt
3Com Corporation
3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card
(3CCFEM556 PC Card family)
This file describes how to install Artisoft LANtastic 6.0
using the 3Com NDIS 2.01 driver FEM556N2.DOS. The install
information files are designed for MicroSoft's install
utility and must be edited for LANtastic's INSTALL program.
This file includes the following topics:
- Installing from the DOS Prompt
- Installing from Windows
- Changes and Additions to PC Startup Files
- SYSTEM.INI Information
NOTE: Although the driver name is FEM556N2.DOS, the
internal driver name (used in PROTOCOL.INI) is
FEM556$
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Installing from the DOS Prompt
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1. Insert Artisoft's LANtastic Install Disk 1 of 4
in the diskette drive.
2. Type:
INSTALL
This launches Windows and starts the installation of
LANtastic.
3. Go to step 4 under the "Installing from Windows"
procedure and continue with the remaining steps.
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Installing from Windows
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1. Launch Windows, if it is not already opened.
2. Select Run from the Windows File menu.
3. Type:
A:\INSTALL
If you are using a different drive, use the letter for
that drive.
4. Follow the instructions and answer the questions that
appear.
5. Select NDIS Support for Network Adapters in the
Select Network Adapter window.
6. When prompted, remove the LANtastic diskette, insert
Installation Disk 2 provided with the LAN+MODEM card
and press [Enter].
The NDIS driver is copied to your hard drive.
7. When prompted, reinsert the LANtastic Install
Disk 1 in the drive.
8. Answer the questions concerning your PC name
and drives based on your configuration.
9. After installation is complete, copy FEM556N2.DOS from
the A:\NDIS2 directory of Installation Disk 2 on
to the directory of the hard drive where LANTASTIC
resides (the default is \LANTASTI).
10. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file and add the FEM556N2.DOS entry
right after the FMENABLE.EXE driver entry, so that that
the entries look somewhat as follows:
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FMENABLE.EXE
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FEM556N2.DOS
11. See SYSTEM.INI information below.
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Changes and Additions to PC Startup Files
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The following lines are added or changed in these PC
startup files:
1. In the AUTOEXEC.BAT File, call:
c:\lantasti\startnet.bat
2. In the CONFIG.SYS File, add:
device=c:\lantasti\protman.dos /i:c:\lantasti
device=c:\lantasti\fmenable.exe
device=c:\lantasti\fem556n2.dos
3. In the PROTOCOL.INI file, add
[PROTMAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
DYNAMIC = YES
[FEM556N2_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = FEM556$
4. In the STARTNET.BAT File, add the lines:
C:
cd C:\LANTASTI
SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI
rem If LANtastic is disabled, skip everything.
IF EXIST DISABLED GOTO :STARTNET_DONE
@echo === Begin LANtastic configuration ===
PATH C:\LANTASTI;C:\LANTASTI\NW;%PATH%
SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET
SET NWDBPATH=C:\LANTASTI\NW
LOADHIGH AI-NDIS BIND_TO=FEM556N2_NIF
AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG
REDIR TOSHIBA4800CT @STARTNET.CF
[note: this line uses the Toshiba as an example]
IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
NET LOGIN \\TOSHIBA4800CT
[note: this line uses the Toshiba as an example]
GOTO :CONTINUE
:NOSHARE
@echo LANtastic server was installed but turned off.
:CONTINUE
rem If CONNECT.BAT exists, run it to set up connections.
IF EXIST CONNECT.BAT GOTO :CONNECT
rem Otherwise set up connections specified
rem during install.
NET LOGIN/wait \\ABC ======> Just an example !!!
NET USE D: \\ABC\C-DRIVE ======> Just an example !!!
NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
GOTO :CONNECT_DONE
:CONNECT
@echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this:
rem "NET SHOW/BATCH > C:\LANTASTI\CONNECT.BAT"
rem (or run the batch file SETNET.BAT)
call CONNECT.BAT
:CONNECT_DONE
NET POSTBOX
@echo === End LANtastic configuration ===
:STARTNET_DONE
cd \
5. In the SYSTEM.INI File for windows, add:
[boot]
shell=progman.exe
network.drv=C:\LANTASTI\LANTNET.DRV
[boot.description]
network.drv=LANtastic for Windows Version 6.00
[386Enh]
+network=*vnetbios,C:\LANTASTI\LANTASTI.386
[network drivers]
netcard=FEM556n2.dos
[LANtastic]
Comment=Add 1 Network_IRQ per adapter, specify correct Irq values.
Network_IRQ=15
6. In the WIN.INI file for Windows, add:
[windows]
spooler=no
load=NWPOPUP.EXE C:\LANTASTI\WNET.EXE
run=C:\LANTASTI\MKWGROUP.EXE
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SYSTEM.INI Information
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In order for the modem to function correctly in
Windows, add the following commands to your Window's
SYSTEM.INI file under the [386Enh] category, (if
they are not there already).
[386Enh]
COM1Base=3F8
COM1Irq=4
COM2Base=2F8
COM2Irq=3
COM3Base=3E8
COM3Irq=4
COM4Base=2E8
COM4Irq=3
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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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