TRENDnet Support Publishing \NDIS\BANYAN.TXT
TRENDnet TE-16XP Ethernet Adapter Installation
for Banyan Vines
Contents
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Introduction
Requirements
Minimum Skill Level
Compatibility List
Getting Started
Introduction
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This installation assumes that the adapter is working properly.
Please consult \SETUP\README.TXT for help with setup of the adapter.
Getting Started will describe the installation instructions.
Requirements
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An ISA compatible computer
Banyan VINES v4.00(2)
A TE-16XP Ethernet Adapter
A knowledge of basic DOS commands and editing text files
Minimum Skill Level
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A knowledge of basic DOS commands
A knowledge of editing text files
A knowledge of DOS basic file structure (CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT)
A knowledge of the network driver configuration being used
Please see Support Options if you are not comfortable will this
skill level
Compatibility List
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Any TE-16XP Ethernet Adapter
For a Motherboard compatibility list please consult your local
Branch Office
Getting Started
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There are two methods of copying files from the Banyan VINES
workstation to the bootable diskette or subdirectory on the hard
disk.
Method 1
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Execute the 'INSTALL' command included in the diskette labeled
"VINES MASTER DISK".
Follow the given instructions for copying files.
Method 2
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Execute the 'BAN' command.
Login to VINES system.
Execute the 'PCCOPY' command.
Select the 'NDIS Ethernet' option and follow the instructions for
copying files.
Prepared bootable diskette in Drive B. Then, copy the appropriate NDIS
driver file TE16XP.DOS to Drive B.
Create a CONFIG.SYS file with the following statements:
DEVICE=PROTMAN.DOS /I:A:\
DEVICE=TE16XP.DOS
NOTE: A:\ is the path where Banyan VINES workstation files reside.
Create a TE16XP.NIF file containing the following statements:
Model = TRENDnet TE-16XP Ethernet Card
Path = A:\
DeviceDriver = TE16XP.DOS
DeviceName = TE16XP$
Type = NDIS
NOTE: A:\ is the path where Banyan VINES workstation files reside.
Create a PROTOCOL.INI file with the following lines:
[PROTOCOL MANAGER]
drivername = PROTMAN$
[VINES_XIF]
drivername = NDISBAN$
bindings = "TE16XP"
[TE16XP]
drivername = TE16XP$
Execute the 'PCCONFIG' command.
A "CONFIGURING A PC FOR THE NETWORK" message appears on the
screen. The program then provides some options you can select.
Select "1 - Network Card Settings".
Another screen appears for selecting some options.
Select "NDIS Ethernet".
Select the appropriate configuration of the adapter.
After configuring the adapter, you return to the main screen.
Select "2 - Login Environment Settings".
From the next screen, select "NDIS Ethernet".
The 'PCCONFIG.DB' file will then be created.
Reboot your computer.
Login to VINES by executing the 'BAN' command.
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.