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Pipx Parallel Technologies, Inc.
Parallel Port networking for ODI Workstations PO Box 7
(C) Copyright 1993 Jay Lowe Redmond, WA 98073-0007
This program may be used Lab 206-869-1136
free of charge subject to the Fax 206-869-9767
Restricted License Agreement Compuserve 76640,203
contained in Pipx.Doc Internet 76640.203@COMPUSERVE.COM
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README for the Pipx TEST DRIVE Release
Version 1.00 Test Drive
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ This is a TEST DRIVE release. It contains certain │
│ limitations which are not present in the standard │
│ release. │
│ │
│ You have a 15 day trial license to use the Pipx │
│ TEST DRIVE release for evaluation purposes only. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
1. Program Release Information
This documentation accompanies TEST DRIVE release of Pipx, an ODI
workstation driver which provides convenient parallel port networking
for Netware Lite and other ODI-capable network software. Pipx will
also support NDIS software, such as Windows for Workgroups, through
the ODINSUP shim, with some limitations.
The TEST DRIVE release allows you to use Pipx for EVALUATION PURPOSES
ONLY for a LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME and includes certain features
which will help you remember you are using evaluation software which
is subject to a limited license agreement.
Pipx brings the extreme convenience and simplicity of parallel port
networking to the ODI environment. Pipx is part of family of parallel
port networking drivers; version for NDIS and Packet Driver interfaces
will be released in the near future.
Pipx is different from other parallel port connectivity products:
- it allows you to use first-class networking software
- it allows integrated networking with Ethernet and Token Ring
- it supports all types of ports and four types of cables
- it offers low-end or high-end performance choices
2. Contents of the distribution package
PIPX COM 29806 04-04-93 6:33p Pipx ODI driver
PIPX86 COM 29838 04-04-93 6:33p Pipx ODI driver for PC/XT's
PIPX DOC 56537 04-04-93 6:46p Pipx documentation
README DOC 9939 04-04-93 6:50p This file
LICENSE DOC 3803 04-04-93 6:28p License Agreement
PARALLEL EXE 13717 03-21-93 1:00p Parallel Port Info Utility
PARALLEL DOC 86933 03-11-93 10:09p Parallel documentation
ORDER TXT 2814 04-04-93 3:51p Pipx and cable Order Form
PIPXLITE BAT 2231 04-04-93 6:51p Sample batch file
PIPX_NET CFG 470 04-04-93 7:00p Sample NET.CFG file
3. License Agreement
Your right to use this program is governed by your acceptance of
the terms and conditions stated in the License Agreement which is
set forth in the files License.Doc and Pipx.Doc.
We offer inexpensive licensing arrangements for those vendors who
would like to include Pipx or Parallel in their distributed software.
4. Limitations of the Test Drive release
The test drive release has a number of limitations which are not
present in the standard release.
a. The documentation has been abbreviated [ PIPX.DOC ]
b. TURBO support is omitted
c. A reminder screen is present (NagWare)
d. Certain LIGHTS functions are omitted
e. The automatic menu configuration program is omitted [ PSETUP.EXE ]
f. The driver will only operate for a limited period of time
g. Technical support is available via Compuserve (76640,203)
5. Program Operation
Pipx is a TSR program which provides an ODI software interface which
supports IPX or other protocols operating over parallel port cable
connections between two PC systems.
Pipx supports all types of parallel ports and (currently) three types
of parallel port cable connections: 4BIT, 8BIT, and TURBO.
The 4BIT cable type works with all ports and is laplink-compatible
The 8BIT cable type works only with 8BIT ports and is 50% faster
The TURBO cable type works with all ports and is extremely fast.
TURBO cables can achieve transfer rates of up to 800 Kbytes/sec
between EPP ports, which translates into NW Lite Perform3 results
ranging up to 200 Kbytes/sec.
6. Pipx Configuration
a. Netware Lite Clients and Servers
Installing: SHARE ; load first - not unloadable
LSL
PIPX
IPXODI
SERVER ; [optional]
CLIENT
NET LOGIN username
Optional Removal: CLIENT U ; this requires that you
SERVER U ; have NOT installed any
IPXODI U ; other TSR programs above
PIPX U ; any of these drivers
LSL U
b. Windows for Workgroups and Lan Manager
Pipx may be also used with the ODINSUP driver provided in the
Novell DOSUP6.ZIP workstation update available on Compuserv.
The ODINSUP driver provides an NDIS interface working through
the Pipx driver. This allows you to run LanMan workstation
software and WorkGroups for Windows through Pipx if desired.
e. Using EPLANODI with Other Protocols
Refer to the protocol documentation. Pipx is a fully
compatible ODI driver with "version 1.2 LSL capability".
7. Program Parameters (in the NET.CFG file)
When you run PIPX, either at the DOS command line or from a
batch file, it looks for a NET.CFG file and scans it for parameters
which may be used to control various features. The parameters are
placed in the LINK DRIVER PIPX section of NET.CFG.
PORT 3BC, 378, or 278 [ required ]
INT 5 or 7 [ required ]
CABLE 4BIT, 8BIT, or TURBO [ required ]
NODE ADDRESS 12 hex digits [ required ]
may be used to override the adapter's Node Address
with a locally administered Ethernet address.
Note: Be sure you use different addresses on each
Pipx station, otherwise Pipx will not operate
LIGHTS Transient or Persistent [ optional ]
The Display Lites are five characters displayed
in the upper right hand corner of the display - only
when the display is in a Text mode. It is not active
in any graphics mode, and has no effect on graphics
mode programs like Windows. There is a slight (5%)
performance penalty for using the Display Lites.
In Persistent Mode, the display is not cleared and
the state of the Lites reflects the last state.
In Transient Mode, the display is auto-cleared and
the state of the Lites reflects the current state.
The meaning of the Display Lites is:
+---------------- ISR State
| +------------- Timeout State
| | +---------- Rxcv State
| | | +------- Txmit State
| | | | +---- Driver State
V V V V V
I ISR is active
R ISR is serving Rx Complete
T ISR is serving Tx Complete
A ISR is initiating a queued Txmit
i ISR is inactive
O a Tx Timeout is being handled
F a forced interrupt has been handled
K a timed out Tx is being aborted
T a queued Txmit is being initiated
R Rx in progress
r Rx complete
T Tx in progress
t Tx complete
i Driver is starting to initialize
I Driver has been initialized
D Driver has been Shutdown
SOUNDS Transmit or Receive
Causes a PC speaker click once per packet
8. Feedback
We are very interested in your comments and suggestions regarding Pipx.
Please call now (206-869-1136) and order your copy of Pipx.
Thank you for your interest in our products.