Notes on using the EtherLink III packet driver
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 The EtherLink III family of adapters are all software configured.
 When the packet driver is loaded the only required command line
 parameter is the software interrupt value `PKT_INT_NUM.'  The
 software interrupt is used for communication between the driver and
 the protocol and should not be confused with the adapter's hardware
 interrupt.  As of version 1.09 of the Packet Driver Specification
 valid software interrupt values are in the range 0x60 to 0x80.

 The SLOT and IOBASE parameters are intended to be used only when
 there is more than one EtherLink III board in the machine.  This
 parameter indicates to the packet driver which board to use.  For
 boards in ISA mode, use the IOBASE parameter.  On Microchannel
 boards, EISA boards, or ISA boards in EISA mode, use the SLOT
 parameter. You should never use both IOBASE and SLOT on the same
 command line.

 EXAMPLE:  You have two EtherLink III ISA adapters in your machine.  
 One is installed at I/O Base 300 hex and the other at 320 hex.  To 
 use the card located at 300 hex and load it at software interrupt 
 60 hex for use in a Windows environment, use the command line:

        3C5X9PD -w 0x60 IOBASE=0x300

 For a complete usage summary, enter 3C5X9PD at the command line.
 

 3Com technical support for packet drivers can be contacted at:

        Pkt_Support@3mail.3Com.com

     
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