TRENDnet Support Publishing \NDIS\IBMLAN.TXT
TRENDnet TE-16XP Ethernet Adapter Installation
for IBM LAN Support and LAN Services
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
IBM LAN SUPPORT and LAN Services
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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Installation for IBM Lan Support 1.3x (see below for Lan Services 4.x)
Please use Method 1 or 2 for this installation
Method 1 -- Using the .NIF file:
Insert the LAN Support diskette in Drive A.
Run the install program.
A:\> DXMAID [Enter]
The following message then appears:
"Do you have driver diskettes?" [Yes]
(You can press [Space] to switch no to yes.)
After copying LAN Support, specify the drive and path of the DOS NDIS
files resides.
For example: C:\LSP [Enter]
The installation procedure terminates after copying the necessary file.
Method 2 -- Modifying the contents of the CONFIG.SYS and
PROTOCOL.INI files after installing other NICs
Copy the TE16XP.DOS file to the directory where your IBM LAN
Support program resides.
Modify the NDIS device driver statement in the CONFIG.SYS as follows:
DEVICE = [drive]:\path\TE16XP.DOS
Modify the PROTOCOL.INI file as follows:
BINDINGS = TE16XPI_NIF
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[TE16XPI_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = TE16XP$
IBM LAN Services v4.x installation instructions
Execute the installation program from the IBM DOS LAN SERVICES diskette.
Type: >a:\install
From the Network card field, select "Network card not shown in list
below...".
Specify the path for the corresponding oemsetup.inf file of the OEM
driver intended for use. Then, press Enter. The program then displays
the driver name.
Check that the driver configuration is correct.
Complete the installation, restart your system to use the DOS LAN
Services.
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.