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- Packet driver..........Packet driver information
-
- The EtherExpress Packet driver is available on our latest disk, S/W part
- # 308629-004, \packet\exp16.com (or from Crynwr Software). This document
- applies to the EtherExpress(tm) 16, 16TP, 16C, FLASH, FLASH TP, FLASHC,
- MCA, and MCA/TP.
-
- An installation document is provided. However, additional support
- for the Packet driver (installation, configuration, bugs, etc.) is
- provided for a nominal charge by Crynwr Software. Intel will provide
- support for any hardware compatibility related issue via our standard
- support hotline.
-
- To contact Cryner Software:
-
- Phone: (315) 268 - 1925.
- Fax: (315) 268 - 9201
- Internet: nelson@crynwr.com
-
-
- BEFORE CALLING TECH SUPPORT:
- ----------------------------
- The EtherExpress Softset utility (for ISA computers) and MCADIAGS (for
- Microchannel computers) provide on-board and on-network diagnostics.
- The on-network diagnostics tests if one board can communicate with
- another board over the network. This is independent of the PACKET
- driver.
-
- Before you call Intel or Crynwr, run these diagnostics. This will
- help you determine if your problem is board related or driver
- related.
-
- ===========================================================================
- INSTALLATION INFORMATION
-
- ** MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THIS DRIVER OR LATER **
-
- This is a packet driver and PDIPX for the Intel EtherExpress 16 family of
- network adapters.
-
- EXP16.COM V10.4
- File size: 19543
- PDIPX.COM V1.02EC
-
- FTP Software developed the spec for Packet Drivers just like Novell developed
- the spec for ODI.
-
- Earlier versions of this driver did not work reliably on on PC/XT style
- computers.
-
- EXP16.COM:
- ---------
- This is an auto sense-packet driver. That means it will scan I/O addresses
- until it finds the EtherExpress 16 and download the IRQ from the EPROM. The
- software interrupt will still need to be in the command line when invoking the
- packet driver.
-
- usage: EXP16 [-n] [-d] [-w] <s/w_int> {io_addr}
-
- -n For use with the BYU IPX stack
- -d Delay intialization for boot roms
- -w For use with windows (this insures that the driver does not make a
- call to the wrong V86 box in 386-e windows)
- <sw_int> Software interrupt 60-80 hex, example 0x7c
- {io_addr} I/O address (optional)
-
- Example: EXP16 0x7C
-
- Where EXP16: is name of the packet driver
- 0x7C: is the software interrupt 7C
-
- NOTE: The I/O address is not needed because this packet driver scans
- for the I/O address!!! If the I/O address is included and is
- not the same as the I/O address set in SOFTSET, errors will
- occur.
-
- NOTE: If you need to use other software interrupts with the PDIPX,
- run dconfig or use the override option PDIPX -o#.
-
- PDIPX:
- ------
- This Driver is an IPX interface that talks to the Packet Driver. Use this
- driver if you want to load the Packet Driver at boot time and still use Novell
- services.
-
- NOTE: We recommend you use the PDIPX included in this archive with the
- EtherExpress 16 packet driver and not the BYU PDIPX.
-
- Intel has made this driver freely copyable by all parties for all purposes.
- Intel does not warrant the fitness of PDIPX for any particular task. Intel
- will not be liable for any damage caused by the use or misuse of PDIPX. Intel
- will not support PDIPX in the event that it does not function.
-
- Configuration Notes:
-
- PDIPX is an econfigurable driver.
-
- In 802.3 (default) mode it requests Class 11 Type FFFF packets.
-
- In econfig mode it requests Class 1 Type ???? (defined by the ECONFIG program)
- packets.
-
- Clarkson Drivers starting at version 9 will accept requests for both class 1
- and 11 packets. (1 = DIX ethernet, type at byte 12. 11 = 802.3 ethernet,
- type at byte 14 [Ssap Dsap])
-
- If you are using the Clarkson Drivers you must have version 9 or above to use
- 802.3 mode (do not use the -n option).
-
- If you are using econfig mode and your network is using 802.3 you must use the
- -n option on the Clarkson Drivers.
-
-