NOVELL TECHNICAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT
TITLE: 3com 3Station Drivers for NetWare v2.1x
DOCUMENT ID: TID000003
DOCUMENT REVISION: A
DATE: 01JUL93
ALERT STATUS: Yellow
INFORMATION TYPE: Symptom Solution
README FOR: 3STAT.EXE
NOVELL PRODUCT and VERSION:
NetWare Pre 3.11 and 2.2
ABSTRACT:
This file contains the 3COM 3Station Drivers for NetWare v2.1x. These
drivers require the Etherlink Plus 3C505 (Assembly 2012) card in the server
or bridge. The driver will work with the new 3Station IIe.
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Self-Extracting File Name: 3STAT.EXE
Files Included Size Date Time
3STAT.TXT (This File)
3C1100.COM 12288 11-12-91 10:42a
3STAT.LAN 950 10-20-88 9:36a
A3STAT.OBJ 9750 9-23-88 9:57a
B3STAT.OBJ 9750 9-23-88 9:58a
BOOTSTAT.COM 7392 8-01-88 12:23a
C3STAT.OBJ 9750 9-23-88 9:59a
D3STAT.OBJ 9750 9-23-88 10:00a
This README file of 3STAT.EXE is for NetWare v2.X. The following files are
included for this revision:
3CSTAT DOC <this file>
Workstation driver:
3C1100 COM 12288 11-12-91 **
Fileserver drivers:
3STAT LAN 950 10-20-88
A3STAT OBJ 9750 9-23-88
B3STAT OBJ 9750 9-23-88
BOOTSTAT COM 7392 8-01-88
C3STAT OBJ 9750 9-23-88
D3STAT OBJ 9750 9-23-88
** 3C1100.COM is a CERTIFIED DOSODI driver for 3COM 3STATIONS. For
information regarding the DOSODI drivers refer to the Using The Network
manual (Netware 2.2). The following files are also needed:
LSL.COM
RPLODI.COM
IPXODI.COM
NETX.COM
If you have questions regarding the latest revision of the DOSODI drivers
contact Novell Technical Services (800-NETWARE).
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Server running NetWare v2.x.
2. NetWare Installation manuals.
CREATING A "LAN_DRV_052" DISKETTE
Before you can use the instructions under "Supplement for Attaching a 3Com
3Station to a NetWare Network" below, you must prepare a NetWare LAN driver
diskette. Complete the following steps.
1) Use the DOS FORMAT command to format a diskette.
2) Use the DOS LABEL command to label the diskette "LAN_DRV_052".
3) Copy all of the files that you have unarchived from the NetWire file
(except the 3STAT.DOC and 3C1100.COM files) to the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette.
SUPPLEMENT FOR ATTACHING A 3COM 3STATION
TO A NETWARE NETWORK
These instructions are for use with the NetWare "LAN_DRV_052" diskette,
which contains NetWare LAN drivers and special files for the 3Com 3Station
(an IBM-compatible diskless workstation).
The "Install/Maintaining the Network" (Netware 2.2) or
"Installation/Bridges" (Netware 2.15c) manuals that came with NETWARE
contain specific instructions regarding software generation. The Novell
installation supplements contain instructions for setting and installing
network interface boards. If you require assistance with any of the steps
given in this supplement, refer to the other manuals mentioned.
IMPORTANT:
When using Netware 2.X and 3Station workstations a 3Com EtherLink Plus
3C505 (assembly 2012) network interface board is required in the server or
router. Do not attempt to substitute any other board or assembly number.
You must choose the LAN drivers mentioned in these instructions as "LAN A"
when generating the network operating system or router software.
The following is a summary of the steps involved in attaching a 3Station to
a NetWare network. An explanation of each step follows the summary.
1) Generate the operating system or router software using the new LAN
driver. Select the 3Station LAN driver as LAN A. If you have previously
configured another board as LAN A, you must reassign it.
2) Install the 3C505 board in the server or router, connect cables, and
boot the server or router.
3) Copy the BOOTSTAT.COM file from the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette to
SYS:SYSTEM on the server or router. Flag the file Shareable/Read-Write.
4) Create workstation boot diskettes as required.
5) Run the NetWare DOSGEN utility to create Remote Reset boot image
files on the file server's hard disk.
6) Run the 3Station SETUP program at each workstation to specify the
cable type and set the Remote Reset filename.
7) Attach the 3Station to the network.
8) Remote boot the 3Station.
SETTING UP THE SERVER OR ROUTER
Whenever you install a LAN driver in a server or router, you must
regenerate the operating system or router software with the new driver
included in the configuration. You must also install the new network
interface board in the server or router.
If you are using floppy disks to generate the new operating system or
router software, you will have an opportunity to upload the necessary files
from the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette while the program is running. Skip to the
next section, "Regenerating the Server and Router Software."
If you are using the Network Drive or Hard Disk method, you must complete
the following steps:
1) Make sure you are in the NETWARE work directory.
2) Insert the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette into drive A.
3) Use the DOS MD command to create a subdirectory that corresponds to
the name of the diskette (LAN_DRV_.052).
4) Use the DOS COPY or the NetWare NCOPY command to copy the files from
the diskette to the subdirectory.
REGENERATING THE SERVER AND ROUTER SOFTWARE
Complete the following steps to select the new 3Station LAN driver and
regenerate the server operating system or router software.
1) Locate the "NetWare File Server LAN Worksheet" (or similarly titled
worksheet) that was filled out during initial installation of your server
or router.
Update the information on this worksheet, showing the 3Station LAN driver
as LAN A and adjusting the assignments of any other drivers as
appropriate.
2) Follow the instructions in your NetWare manual to enter the Network
Generation program or Router Generation program. Use the appropriate
command (INSTALL,NETGEN, ELSGEN, BRGEN, ROUTEGEN, or similar command).
3) When you reach the "Available Options" menu, choose "Select LAN
Drivers."
The "LAN Driver Options" menu will appear along with a list of any
currently selected LAN drivers. If the "Selected LAN Drivers" window is
empty, skip to Step 5.
4) Deselect any other drivers currently selected until no drivers are
listed for LAN A by choosing "Deselect an Item" in the "LAN Driver
Options" menu. The LAN A driver will be highlighted. Press <Enter>.
Repeat this step until no drivers appear for LAN A.
5) Choose "Select Loaded Item."
A list of available LAN drivers will appear.
The driver for the 3Station is named "3Com 3C505 EtherLink Plus (3Station
2012)." If this driver appears, skip to Step 7.
6) If the 3Station LAN driver does not appear, press <Escape> and choose
"Load and Select Item" in the "LAN Driver Options" menu.
If you are using the Network Drive or Hard Disk method and have not copied
the 3Station files from the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette, you must exit the
program and complete the four steps under "Setting Up the Server or Router"
on page 2.
If you are using the Standard Floppy Disk method, a prompt similar to the
following will appear:
Insert disk matching "LAN_DRV_???" in any drive
Press ESCAPE to continue.
Insert the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette into drive A and press <Escape>.
The program will load the LAN driver.
7) Choose "3Com 3C505 EtherLink Plus (3Station 2012)" as the driver for
LAN A.
8) Refer to your "NetWare File Server LAN Worksheet." Choose any drivers
that are still valid and were deselected to accommodate the new 3Station
LAN driver.
9) Check the Operating System options, resource sets and disk drivers to
be sure that the network configuration is still accurate.
10) Follow the instructions in the appropriate manual to generate the
operating system or router software and install it on the server or
router.
INSTALLING THE 3C505 BOARD IN THE SERVER OR ROUTER
The "NetWare Installation Supplement for 3Com EtherLink and EtherLink Plus"
contains instructions for installing the 3C505 board in the server or
router. Refer to the section on making settings on EtherLink Plus 2012
boards.
SETTING UP THE 3STATION WORKSTATIONS
Because 3Station workstations are diskless, they must use the NetWare
Remote Reset feature to boot to a NetWare network. Setting up the Remote
Reset feature for 3Station workstations requires steps common to all Remote
Reset workstations, as well as steps that are unique to the 3Station.
Follow the steps in this section to set up a 3Station workstation.
COPY BOOTSTAT.COM TO THE SERVER OR ROUTER
You must copy the BOOTSTAT.COM file from the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette to the
SYS:SYSTEM directory and flag it Shareable/Read-Write. Complete the
following steps.
1) Boot the file server and log in as SUPERVISOR at a workstation with a
floppy disk drive.
2) Insert the "LAN_DRV_052" diskette into drive A.
3) Type
NCOPY A:BOOTSTAT.COM SYS:SYSTEM <Enter>
The BOOTSTAT.COM file will be copied to the SYS:SYSTEM directory.
4) Next, type
FLAG SYS:SYSTEM\BOOTSTAT.COM SRW <Enter>
The BOOTSTAT.COM file will be flagged Shareable/Read-Write.
When the 3Station workstation is turned on, it sends a signal to the
network interface board (3C505 board). The board then sends a copy of
BOOTSTAT.COM to the 3Station so that the 3Station can request the boot
files it needs from the network.
CREATING WORKSTATION BOOT DISKETTES
1. Format a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the following files onto the newly formated diskette:
3C1100.COM
LSL.COM
IPXODI.COM
NETX.COM
AUTOEXEC.BAT**
CONFIG.SYS**
** These files are optional (see the EXAMPLES section for examples)
It is possible that all 3Station workstations will use the same boot files.
If that is the case, prepare only one boot diskette.
PLACING REMOTE RESET BOOT FILES ON THE FILE SERVER
After you have created the boot diskettes, you must copy a boot image file
to the network using DOSGEN. The boot image file contains exactly the same
file information as the boot diskette created in the previous section.
You must decide on a name for the boot image file before you run DOSGEN.
The default filename used by DOSGEN cannot be recognized by the 3Station.
The 3Station filename, such as "3STATION," can contain up to eight
alpha-numeric characters. Extensions such as "SYS" cannot be used.
Follow the instructions below to run DOSGEN. More detailed instructions
are contained in the "NetWare Getting Started: Supervisor's Guide"
(Netware 2.15c or "
1) Boot the file server and log in as SUPERVISOR at a workstation that
has a floppy disk drive.
2) Insert the boot diskette into drive A.
3) Map drive F to SYS:SYSTEM and drive G to SYS:LOGIN.
4) Change to the SYS:LOGIN directory by typing
G: <Enter>
5) Create and name the boot image file by typing
F:DOSGEN A: "boot_image_filename"
6) Flag the boot image file Shareable/Read-Write by typing
FLAG "boot_image_filename" SRW
Repeat the steps for each boot diskette required.
NOTE:
The BOOTCONF.SYS file, normally required with customized Remote Reset
files, is not required with the 3Station. If you want to use the
BOOTCONF.SYS file, refer to the instructions contained in Chapter 9 of
"NetWare Getting Started: Supervisor's Guide."
RUN THE 3STATION SETUP PROGRAM
Before you connect the 3Station to the network, you must bring it up as a
standalone station. This will cause the "3Station Setup & Diagnostic
Program" menu to appear. Follow the steps below to select the cable type
and set the "Start Volume Name."
1) Choose Item 1, "Set Up System Configuration." The "Setup Menu" will
appear.
2) Check Item 3 to ensure that the proper type of cabling is specified.
The cabling type can be changed by choosing Item 3 and following the
prompts on the screen.
3) Choose Item 4, "Set Start Volume Name." The Start Volume Name is the
name of the boot image file created with DOSGEN in the SYS:LOGIN directory.
Type in the name exactly as you did when running DOSGEN. Be sure to match
the filename selected in DOSGEN with the 3Station you are working on.
4) Choose Item 7, "Return to Main Menu."
CONNECT THE WORKSTATION AND REBOOT
Connect the 3Station workstations and the 3C505 board according to the
instructions given in the "NetWare Installation Supplement for 3Com
EtherLink and EtherLink Plus" and the installation instructions that came
with the 3Station.
You can choose Item 3, "Exit and Reboot system," or you can turn the
3Station workstations off, then on again to reboot. They should boot up as
workstations on your NetWare network.
SUMMARY
In this supplement you have been instructed to do the following:
o Regenerate the server operating system or router software.
o Install the 3C505 board.
o Copy the BOOTSTAT.COM file to SYS:SYSTEM on the server or router.
o Create boot diskettes.
o Run the NetWare DOSGEN utility to create Remote Boot files on the
server or router
o Run the 3Station SETUP program.
o Attach the 3Station workstations to the network and boot them as
workstations.
EXAMPLES:
Example Config.sys:
shell = command.com /e:1024 /p
files = 20
buffers = 20
Example Autoexec.bat:
break on
prompt = $p$g
Lsl
3c1100
Ipxodi
netx
f:
login
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