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- OS/2 requester (NetWare 3.1x server)
-
- NetWare OS/2 ODI workstation
-
- This document applies to the EtherExpress(tm) 16, 16TP, 16C, FLASH,
- FLASH TP, FLASHC, MCA, and MCA/TP. It contains notes for installing
- the OS/2 requester. It does not explain how to configure an EtherExpress
- board. For instructions about configuring the board, see either the Expert's
- Guide or the Complete Guide for your board.
-
- This document (or an updated version) is also available on FaxBACK,
- document # 6314.
-
- INTRODUCTION:
- -------------
- To connect an OS/2 workstation to a NetWare server, you will need
- NetWare's OS/2 Requester and the EtherExpress OS/2 ODI driver.
- This document outlines the installation process and assumes you are
- using the INSTALL program that ships with Novell's OS/2 requester. For
- more information about OS/2 workstations, see the Novell manual "NetWare
- Requester for OS/2."
-
- (*Note: If you are running IBM OS/2 2.0 or OS/2 2.1, you will need to have
- the OS/2 Requester version 2.01 or later which is available from Novell)
-
- PROCEDURE:
- ----------
- 1. Run Novell's INSTALL utility on the OS/2 requester diskette and
- follow Novell's instructions. When asked to enter the name of the
- network interface driver enter: EXP16ODI.SYS.
-
- 2. Choose the session support you need. This is based on your
- configuration. See the NetWare Requester manual if you need help.
-
- 3. Save the configuration.
-
- 4. When asked to enter the path and filename for the driver, insert the
- EtherExpress disk in drive A and enter: A:\NETWARE.ODI\EXP16ODI.SYS
-
- The Config.sys file will be modified to include the statement:
- DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\EXP16ODI.SYS
-
- 5. When the installation section is complete, select CONFIGURATION from
- INSTALL's main menu, then select THIS WORKSTATION. This will allow
- you to modify the NET.CFG file.
-
- *NOTE: The default frame type for EXP16ODI.SYS is 802.2. If you are
- using the more common 802.3 frame type, you have to include a
- FRAME statement in the NET.CFG file. The following is a good default
- NET.CFG file to use. Since this file is case sensitive, make sure it
- is all in upper case lettering.
-
- Example:
-
- LINK DRIVER EXP16ODI
- PORT xxx
- FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
- FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
- PROTOCOL IPX 0 ETHERNET_802.3
- PROTOCOL IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
-
- PROTOCOL IPX
- BIND EXP16ODI <--Bind 1, if using IPXODI v2.x or later
-
- Where port xxx matches the I/O address you selected in SOFTSET for
- the EtherExpress 16 or in the System Configuration utility for the
- EtherExpress MCA.
-
- TROUBLESHOOTING:
- ----------------
- To verify the driver loaded properly in the Config.sys file, put a "fake"
- device= statement following the EXP16ODI.SYS line. The screen will stop
- and you can check for error messages.
-
- The OS/2 error message "not getting a connection ID" is often related to a
- cable problem. Make sure the cable is attached and the right connector is
- chosen in SOFTSET for the EtherExpress 16 or in the System Configuration
- utility for the EtherExpress MCA. Also, if you are using the EXP16ODI.SYS
- driver version 2.03 or earlier, choose AUTO CONNECT for the connector type
- in SOFTSET.
-
- The driver and NET.CFG file are typically in the NETWARE sub directory.
- Verify they exist and that the NET.CFG file contains the correct entries.
-
-