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Everex NetBIOS v2.x Upgrade
Everex NetBIOS v2.x differs from previous versions in several ways.
This file contains information on the features of the new NetBIOS.
Version 2.x is not compatible with older versions of NetBIOS. All
stations on the network must run NetBIOS v2.x to communicate with
each other. If you have any stations running a previous version,
you must upgrade to Version 2.x.
The command format for NetBIOS v2.x is:
NET23E [/Ixx] [/Pxxx] [/Ax] [/Nxx] [/Sxx] [/Exxxx] [/K]
where
/Ixx - This option specifies the interrupt signal used by the
adapter.
The default is 4. Valid options are 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
9, 10, and 15.
/Pxxx - This parameter specifies the base IO port used
by the adapter.
The default is 360. Valid options are 340, 348, 350,
358, 360, 368, 370, and 378.
/Ax - This option specifies the adapter number to which this
NetBIOS is configured. This specification allows
installation of multiple Everex cards in one system,
when supported by the Network Operating System (NOS).
Some NOS allow multiple adapters in one computer (e.g.,
Artisoft's LANtastic NOS). Consult your NOS manual for
more information on multiple network cards.
The default is 0 (the first card installed). Valid
options are 0, 1, 2, and 3.
/Nxx - This parameter specifies the maximum number of NCBs
supported by this NetBIOS. NCBs are command blocks used
by applications or NOS software to pass commands to NetBIOS.
Setting the maximum number of NCBs limits the number of
commands that an application or NOS can issue to NetBIOS.
The program occupies less memory when configured for fewer
NCBs.
The default value is 32. Valid options are 1 - 32.
/Sxx - This option specifies the maximum number of sessions
supported by this NetBIOS. Sessions are connections over
which data can be sent. Most NOS require that at least
one session per user be supported (i.e., the more users
supported by the NOS, the more sessions required). NetBIOS
occupies less memory when configured for fewer sessions.
The default is 32. Valid options are 1 - 32.
/Exxxx - This parameter specifies the Ethernet protocol type to use
when transmitting and receiving frames. It is used by
NetBIOS to differentiate its own frames from other protocol
frames when several protocols are running on the same network.
All stations must use the same Ethernet type in order to
communicate. No Ethernet types are needed if the entire
network uses only NetBIOS.
The default is No Ethernet Type. Valid options are
0 - FFFF.
/K - This is a special option used for IBM PC LAN NOS. If you
are running IBM PC LAN with this NetBIOS, this switch is
required.
Where options are not specified default values are used.
Examples :
NET23E ; Load NetBIOS with default interrupt signal 4,
base IO port 360, adapter 0 (the first adapter
installed), 32 sessions, 32 NCBs, and no
Ethernet type.
NET23E /I3 /P368 ; Load NetBIOS for one adapter with interrupt
signal 3 and IO port 368.
NET23E /I2 /P360 /A0 ; Load NetBIOS for two adapters with the first
NET23E /I3 /P368 /A1 ; adapter using interrupt signal 2 and base IO
; port 360, and the second adapter using
; interrupt signal 3 and base IO port 368.
NET23E /N12 /S12 ; Load NetBIOS with fewer sessions and NCBs.
; This lowers the amount of memory required by
; NetBIOS. This configuration is good for
; workstations since NOS require fewer session for
; workstations.
NET23E /E3875 /K ; Load NetBIOS with Ethernet protocol type 3875 and
running under IBM PC LAN NOS.