The latest version of the Novell NetWare Requester* for IBM OS/2* (including Install). If running IBM OS/2 2.0, 2.1, or Warp* - you need OS/2 Requester ver 2.01 (or later).
The PRO/100+ adapter OS/2 ODI driver from the Intel adapter CD at \OS2\E100BODI.SYS. For more information, see Creating an Installation Disk.
Run the INSTALL that ships with Novell's OS/2 Requester. If asked for the name of the network interface driver, enter E100BODI.SYS.
Choose the session support you need for your configuration. For more information, see the "NetWare Requester for OS/2" that came with the operating system.
Save the configuration.
When asked for the path and filename for the driver, insert the Intel adapter disk into the drive and press <Enter>.
After completing installation, choose Configuration from the main menu. Then, choose This Workstation. This allows you to modify the NET.CFG file, which must reside in the root directory.
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NOTE: The default frame type for E100BODI.SYS is 802.2. If you're using the 802.3 frame type, you have to include a FRAME statement in the NET.CFG file and list the 802.3 FRAME type first. |
To verify the driver loaded properly In the CONFIG.SYS file, add an invalid device=xxx statement after the E100BODI.SYS line. This will cause a screen scrolling pause so you can check for error messages.
The error message, "not getting a connection ID", appears when there is either a frame type mismatch or disconnected cable.
CONFIG.SYS:
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\E100BODI.SYS
PAUSE
NET.CFG:
LINK DRIVER E100BODI
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3 (802.2 is default if not listed)
SLOT=n
SPEED 100
THRESHOLD 16
NODE ADDRESS 02xxxxxxxxxx
PROTOCOL E0
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NOTE: When using the 802.3 frame type, you MUST include a FRAME statement listed FIRST in the NET.CFG file. |
Last modified on 8/26/02 4:13p Revision 4