Microsoft LAN Manager
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Support is provided for the Microsoft LAN Manager (version 2.x) environment.
The driver should be installed using the Microsoft LAN Manager Setup Utility.
Notes:
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(1) The hardware for the Microsoft LAN Manager environment can be configured
to run as an OS/2 server, OS/2 workstation, basic MS-DOS workstation, or
an enhanced MS-DOS workstation. Please refer to your Microsoft LAN Manager
documentation as needed.
(2) The directory structure provided on the 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet
Adapter's driver diskette has been setup for automatic OEM installation.
The OEM Installation section of this manual provides more details
regarding OEM driver installation. Also,more information can be found in
Driver Installation Using Microsoft LAN Manager Setup Utility.
Follow the steps listed below:
1 Insert the 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter's driver diskette into
the floppy drive.
Note:
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Two information files ("ne100tx.NIF" and "PROTOCOL.INI") will be
used for driver installation. These files are located on the 10/100
Auto PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter's driver diskette.
2 Change into the LAN Manager subdirectory on your hard disk by typing:
CD C:\LANMAN
Then press <Enter>. Next start the Microsoft LAN Manager Setup Utility
by typing:
setup
Then press <Enter>.
3 The following message will be displayed:
Loading Microsoft LAN Manager configuration ...
4 Hold down the <Alt> key and press "C" to access the "Configuration"
drop down menu.
5 Use the up/down arrow keys to select "Network Drivers..." and then press
<Enter>. This will open the "Workstation Configuration" window.
6 If you have an existing (old) OTHERS Ethernet driver installed, use the
tab key to select "<Remove Config>" and then press <Enter>. This removes
the existing NDIS driver.
7 Use the tab key to select "<Add New Config>" and then press <Enter>.
This will open the "Network Adapter Drivers" window.
8 Use the tab key to select "<Other Driver>" and then press <Enter>.
9 Enter the disk drive letter (e.g., "A:") where the 10/100 Auto PCI Fast
Ethernet Adapter's driver diskette is located.
Note:
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No path is required since the 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter's
driver diskette is structured for the Microsoft LAN Manager setup.
Use the tab key to select "<OK>" and then press <Enter>.
10 Use the up/down arrow keys to select "NDC 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet
Adapter".Next, use the tab key to select "<OK>" and then press <Enter>.
Note:
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If you have older 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter drivers
installed, you will be asked if you want to "Overwrite?" Use the tab
key to select "<Yes>" and then press <Enter>.
The following message will be displayed:
Copying drivers, please wait ...
Wait for the message to go away.
11 Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired protocol, press the
spacebar to select, and then use the tab key to select "<OK>". Then
press <Enter>. You will then be returned to the "Workstation
Configuration" window.
12 Use the tab key to select "<Save>" and then press <Enter>. The following
message will be displayed:
Saving Microsoft LAN Manager Configuration ...
Wait for the message to go away.
13 Hold down the <Alt> key and press "L" to access the "LAN Manager" drop
down menu.
14 Use the up/down arrow keys to select "Exit Setup" and then press <Enter>
. The following message will be displayed:
LAN Manager Configuration Complete
"<OK>" will be highlighted. Press <Enter>.
The installation of the NDIS 2.01 driver for Microsoft LAN Manager is
now complete.
File Examples
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During installation, LAN Manager will automatically make modifications to the
"CONFIG.SYS", "AUTOEXEC.BAT", and "PROTOCOL.INI" files. Below are sample files
for a 10/100 Auto PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter.
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\PROTMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /i:C:\LANMAN.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\ne100tx\ne100tx.DOS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
SET PATH=C:\LANMAN.DOS\NETPROG;%PATH%
NET START WORKSTATION
LOAD NETBEUI
NET LOGON bill.gates
PROTOCOL.INI
[PROTMAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
DYNAMIC = YES
PRIORITY = NETBEUI
[NETBEUI_XIF]
Drivername = netbeui$
SESSIONS = 6
NCBS = 12
BINDINGS = "ne100tx_NIF"
LANABASE = 0
[ne100tx_NIF]
DriverName = NE100TX$
SIA_MODE = AUTOSENSE
PROTOCOL.INI Parameters
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Changing settings of the adapter is done by editing and changing the
PROTOCOL.INI file. This file is located in different directories,
depending on the networking operating system used.
The PROTOCOL.INI file stores configuration and binding information. It
consists of a series of named sections, where the section name is in
fact the module name from a module characteristics table. A set of
configuration settings for the module in format is as follows.
Keyword = value
where value - appropriate value for corresponding Keyword.
The following sections describe the PROTOCOL.INI settings used for the
PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver, their default values, the range of
values that can be given and value units.
(I) Required Keyword
DRIVERNAME -- Specifies the network device driver.
DRIVERNAME=NE100TX$
units:[text]
default:[NE100TX$]
(II) Optional Keywords in the NE100TX section:
SIA_MODE -- Defines the Serial Interface connection.
* AUTOSENSE :
it executes an algorithm which detects the serial interface
connection type during the driver's initialization. The PCI
Ethernet Adapter support dynamic autosense and the detection
algorithm is execute also during run time. The PCI Fast
Ethernet Adapter also executes an algorithm which detects the
data rate used 10Mb or 100Mb.
* TP_FULL_DUPLEX specifies Full Duplex operation via the
Twisted Pair transceiver. The adapter should be connected
to another Ethernet station with a cable suitable for Full
Duplex mode.
* TP specifies normal operation via the Twisted Pair transceiver.
(Suitable for standard ethernet)
For PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter the default is AUTOSENSE.
DATA_RATE -- Defines the data rate at which the LAN controller
will operate.
* MB10 specifies a data rate of 10Mb (Suitable for standard
ethernet)
* MB100 specifies a data rate of 100Mb (suitable for fast
ethernet). The keyword is valid only if the physical 100Mb
port is connected to the net.
For PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter the default is MB100.
NOTE:
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Driver selected connection is a combination of DATA_RATE selection
and SIA_MODE selection(ether TP or TP_FULL_DUPLEX).
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