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3Com (R) Corporation
EtherDisk (R) Diskette for the
3C90X Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL Bus Master NIC Family
Artisoft LANtastic Installation Notes
Artisoft LANtastic Version 6.0
------------------------------
This procedure describes how to install Artisoft LANtastic 6.0 using the
3Com NDIS 2.01 driver EL90X.DOS. To install LANtastic from the DOS prompt
or from Windows, follow these steps:
Installing from the DOS Prompt
------------------------------
1. Insert Artisoft's LANtastic Install Disk 1 of 4 in the floppy drive.
2. Type:
INSTALL
This launches Windows and starts the installation of LANtastic.
3. Go to step 4 under the "Installing from Windows" procedure and
continue with the remaining steps.
Installing from Windows
-----------------------
1. Launch Windows, if it is not already opened.
2. Select Run from the Windows File menu.
3. Type:
A:\INSTALL
If you are using a different drive, use the letter for that drive.
4. Follow the instructions and answer the questions that appear.
5. Select NDIS Support for Network NICs in the Select Network NIC
window.
6. When prompted, remove the LANtastic diskette, insert the EtherDisk 1
diskette provided with the 3Com EtherLink XL and Fast EtherLink XL
NIC, and press [Enter].
The NDIS driver is copied to your hard drive.
7. When prompted, reinsert the LANtastic Install Disk 1 in the drive.
8. Answer the questions concerning your PC name and drives based on your
configuration.
Changes and Additions to PC Startup Files
-----------------------------------------
The following lines are added or changed in these PC startup files:
AUTOEXEC.BAT File
-----------------
call C:\LANTASTI\STARTNET.BAT
CONFIG.SYS File
---------------
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\EL90X.DOS
PROTOCOL.INI File
-----------------
[PROTMAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
DYNAMIC = YES
[EL90X_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = EL90X$
STARTNET.BAT File
-----------------
C:
cd C:\LANTASTI
SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI
rem If LANtastic is disabled, skip everything.
IF EXIST DISABLED GOTO :STARTNET_DONE
@echo ===== Begin LANtastic configuration =====
PATH C:\LANTASTI;C:\LANTASTI\NW;%PATH%
SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET
SET NWDBPATH=C:\LANTASTI\NW
LOADHIGH AI-NDIS BIND_TO=EL90X_NIF
AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG
REDIR ACME1111CT @STARTNET.CF ======> Just an example !!!
IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
NET LOGIN \\ACME1111CT ======> Just an example !!!
GOTO :CONTINUE
:NOSHARE
@echo LANtastic server was installed but turned off.
:CONTINUE
rem If CONNECT.BAT exists, run it to set up connections.
IF EXIST CONNECT.BAT GOTO :CONNECT
rem Otherwise set up connections specified
rem during install.
NET LOGIN/wait \\ABC ======> Just an example !!!
NET USE D: \\ABC\C-DRIVE ======> Just an example !!!
NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
GOTO :CONNECT_DONE
:CONNECT
@echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this:
rem "NET SHOW/BATCH > C:\LANTASTI\CONNECT.BAT"
rem (or run the batch file SETNET.BAT)
call CONNECT.BAT
:CONNECT_DONE
NET POSTBOX
@echo ===== End LANtastic configuration =====
:STARTNET_DONE
cd \
SYSTEM.INI File (Windows)
-------------------------
[boot]
shell=progman.exe
network.drv=C:\LANTASTI\LANTNET.DRV
[boot.description]
network.drv=LANtastic for Windows Version 6.00
[386Enh]
network=*vnetbios,C:\LANTASTI\LANTASTI.386
[network drivers]
netcard=EL90X.DOS
[LANtastic]
Comment=Add 1 Network_IRQ per NIC, specify correct Irq values.
Network_IRQ=15
WIN.INI File (Windows)
-----------------------
[windows]
spooler=no
load=NWPOPUP.EXE C:\LANTASTI\WNET.EXE
run=C:\LANTASTI\MKWGROUP.EXE
LANtastic 7.0, Windows 3.1x Installation Procedure
--------------------------------------------------
1. Insert the LANtastic 7.0 CD-ROM or diskettes into the appropriate drive.
2. Choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager and type:
A:\SETUP
The drive letter should correspond to the letter of the drive you are
installing LANtastic from.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, complete all
registration information, serial number and verification key, and other
information that identifies your computer on the network.
4. If you want to configure your PC as a server as well as a client to the
rest of your network, check the box next to the option Share This
Computer's Drives and Printers (Run Server) in the LANtastic 7.0 Setup
window. If you leave the box unchecked, your PC will be configured as
a client only.
5. Install other options in the same way, by checking the box next to the
option you want to install. Other options include:
- Allow Connections to Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95
- Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers
- Enable HP JetDirect Printer Support
- Modem Sharing Options
- TCP/IP Support
- Internet Gateway Service
NOTE: The option Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers works
only with Artisoft NodeRunner adapters. If you choose this
option, you will be unable to choose any other type of adapter
to install. You must deselect this option in order to install
the driver for the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC.
6. To install the NDIS driver for the Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC,
proceed as follows:
a. Select Use NDIS Driver for Non-Artisoft Adapter.
b. Type the letter of your floppy drive and insert the 3Com Fast
EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL EtherDisk 1 diskette into the drive.
c. Click Search.
The name of your 3Com EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC appears at the
top of the LANtastic 7.0 Setup window.
d. Click OK to confirm this selection.
e. Click Install to copy the LANtastic files to your hard disk.
7. Click Restart the Computer at the end of the installation.
This closes Windows and reboots your PC. LANtastic should be installed
and configured when you start Windows. For additional information on
setting up shares and using LANtastic, refer to your Artisoft LANtastic
User's Manual.
LANtastic 7.0 Windows 95 Installation Procedure
-----------------------------------------------
The Windows 95 installation of LANtastic 7.0 differs somewhat from the
Windows 3.1x installation. The reason is that Windows 95 installs and
configures your 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC automatically.
LANtastic retrieves the NIC driver information from Windows 95 without
the need for user intervention.
To install and configure LANtastic 7.0 under Windows 95, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the LANtastic 7.0 CD-ROM or diskettes into the appropriate drive.
2. Click Start on the task bar.
3. Select Run. . . and then type:
A:\SETUP
The drive letter should correspond to the letter of the drive you are
installing LANtastic from.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, complete all
registration information, serial number and verification key, and other
information that identifies your computer on the network.
5. If you want to configure your PC as a server as well as a client to
the rest of your network, check the box next to the option Share This
Computer's Drives and Printers (Run Server) in the LANtastic 7.0 Setup
window. If you leave the box unchecked, your PC will be configured as
a client only.
6. Install other options in the same way, by checking the box next to
the option you want to install. Other options include:
- Allow Connections to Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95
- Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers
- Enable HP JetDirect Printer Support
- Modem Sharing Options
- TCP/IP Support
- Internet Gateway Service
NOTE: The option Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers works
only with Artisoft NodeRunner adapters. If you choose this
option, you will be unable to choose any other type of adapter
to install. You must deselect this option in order to install
the driver for the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC.
7. Click Restart the Computer at the end of the installation.
This closes Windows 95 and reboots your PC. Your NIC configuration will
be incorporated into LANtastic automatically from your Windows 95 setup.
For additional information on setting up shares and using LANtastic,
refer to your Artisoft LANtastic User's Manual.
(%VER LANTASTK.TXT - Artisoft LANtastic v1.0g)