************************************************************************* * NOVELL.DOC * * * * Installing and configuring the Intel TokenExpress(tm) driver * * for Novell NetWare V2.x * * * ************************************************************************* This file contains information specific to installation of Intel's TokenExpress adapter drivers. When you install the TokenExpress drivers, use your NetWare documentation for overall installation instructions, and use this file for Intel-specific steps and parameters. This DOC file applies to Novell NetWare versions 2.1x, 2.2 and higher in workstations and servers. (For NetWare 386 instructions, read the \NOVLODLI\NOV386.DOC file.) ------------------------------------------------------- Installing the TokenExpress drivers under NetWare V2.1x ------------------------------------------------------- If NetWare is already installed on the hard disk or network drive, run the NOVLINST.BAT file from the Intel diskette containing the NetWare drivers before you generate the server boot file or IPX for a workstation. To run the batch file, enter the following at the DOS prompt: NOVLINST where is the path to the directory where NETWARE is installed For example, "NOVLINST F:\NETWARE" will create a LAN_DRV_.410 directory under F:\NETWARE copy the Intel drivers into the new directory, and copy a configuration file into the AUXGEN directory (which must exist). If you're installing NetWare for the first time on a disk/network drive, you don't need the NOVLINST.BAT file. During installation, NetWare will ask if you want to copy any additional diskettes. Enter Y (yes) and insert the Intel diskette containing the NetWare drivers. Follow the instructions on screen. If your network uses source routing, choose a configuration that enables source routing. ---------------------------------------------------- Installing the TokenExpress drivers with NetWare 2.2 ---------------------------------------------------- During the NetWare installation process, NetWare presents a list of drivers for you to install. 1. Press INSERT to choose a new driver. 2. When prompted for the LAN_DRV_XXX diskette, insert the Intel diskette containing the NetWare drivers. Press Enter. 3. Choose the Intel driver name from the list. For example, "Intel TokenExpress ISA 16/4 adapter" Continue as directed by NetWare. If your network uses source routing, choose a configuration that enables source routing. NOTE: EARLY TOKEN RELEASE is always enabled in the Intel TokenExpress NetWare drivers. ----------------------------------------------- Using the NetWare drivers with IBM applications ----------------------------------------------- If you need concurrent communication using protocols other than IPX, you must load the Intel DLC driver. This driver replaces DXMC0MOD.SYS used with IBM Token-Ring boards. You must then load an IPX.COM generated for the IBM Lan Support Program. This approach gives lower throughput and higher memory consumption. The Intel DLC driver, OC02DLC.SYS, is one of the files on the Intel diskette containing the OS/2 EE and PC LAN drivers. ------------------------------------------- Configuring NetWare 2.1x server packet size ------------------------------------------- A utility OCNW21SZ.COM has been supplied on the diskette containing the NetWare drivers. It lets you configure the packet size for a NetWare 2.1x server to 1k or 2k bytes. The utility modifies the xOC02N16.OBJ (x = A,B,C,D) files. Copy the executable into some directory in your PATH and invoke it without arguments. OCNW21SZ will display help information on what arguments are needed and what the utility will do. This utility is supplied because some 2.1x server configurations have too few File Service Proceesses (FSPs). (The number of FSPs can be determined by issuing the command 'CONFIG' at the server). A 2.1x server usually has 3 FSPs when using a packet size of 2K bytes. This gives good parellism while providing high single station throughput. If, because of other hardware installed, less than 3 FSP's are available (particularly if only one FSP is available), it may be advisable to reduce the packet size to 1K using the utility. The utility should not be used with other drivers. NetWare 2.2 servers usually have ample FSPs. Reducing the packet size will decrease throughput with these servers. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Hardware configurations for NetWare 2.x servers and IPX workstations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0: I/O = A20,A30 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. No Src Routing 1: I/O = A24,A40 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. No Src Routing 2: I/O = A50,A60 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. No Src Routing 3: I/O = A54,A70 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. No Src Routing 4: I/O = A20,A30 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. Src Routing 5: I/O = A24,A40 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. Src Routing 6: I/O = A50,A60 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. Src Routing 7: I/O = A54,A70 selfconfiguring IRQ and DMA. Src Routing