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EtherExpress™ 16 Family
Driver Installation with LANtastic

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This document contains installation information for EtherExpress™ adapters with different versions of LANtastic*. The following information is covered in this order:

  • EtherExpress 16 adapter and LANtastic AI 5.0 and AI-NDIS
  • EtherExpress 16 adapter and LANtastic AI 4.1
  • EtherExpress 16 adapter and LANtastic AI 6.0
  • EtherExpress Flash 32 adapter and LANtastic AI 6.0
Installing The LANtastiC AI 4.1 Driver

The following are notes from an installation of LANtastic* AI 4.1:

There is a new driver EXP16LAN.EXE v2.03 and is available through Intel's online services. This version is compatible with 8088/86 computers and with all our adapters, including the EtherExpress™ MCA, Combo and FlashC adapters. The MCA cards are not certified at this time and Artisoft's technical support will not support them. This version (2.03) of the driver is NOT compatible with LANtastic TCP/IP. The next revision of the driver will add this compatibility.

NOTE: Be sure that the EtherExpress 16 Family of adapters - SOFTSET or MCADIAGS on-network diagnostics with the responder tests have been run to determine that all the EtherExpress cards can communicate with one another.

  1. From C:\ type: Install A:

  2. Choose "Other" for the driver

  3. Other changes in the install options are optional

  4. When "Other" is chosen:
    • The EXP16LAN.EXE driver needs to be copied into the \LANTASTI directory (or other directory specified by the installer - LANTASTI is the default)
    • STARTNET.BAT file needs to be updated.

      The following 2 lines need to be added after the SHARE line -(it actually leaves 2 blank lines):

        EXP16LAN iobase=____  **
      	                 AILANBIO

      ** The iobase information only needs to be added if the default (300) is not used

      These 2 files need to be run before any LANtastic redir or server commands.

      The STARTNET.BAT now looks like:

      @echo off
      path c:\...
      SHARE /L=200
      EXP16LAN iobase=xxx
      AILANBIO
      redir workstation_name logins=3 (this is a workstation set up)
      server c:\....lantasti.net (this is a server set up)
      Net login /wait \\server_name server_name Net lpt timeout 10
LANtastic* AI 5.0 And AI-NDIS Installation

Using the NDIS driver with LANtastic* 5.0 requires getting the NDIS module from Artisoft*. As of 11/1/93, Artisoft's Bulletin Board number is 602-884-9675 and the file name to download is AINDIS.EXE.

  1. LANTASTIC/AI Installation:
    • Insert LANtastic/AI disk 1 into the floppy drive and run install.

      a:\install.exe

    • The LANtastic installation screen will come up and prompt you for your configuration.

      Choose "Other NETBIOS Compatible Network Adapter" for Network Adapter installed.

    • After the install is complete, LANtastic will tell you to modify your STARTNET.BAT to add the line for your network adapter driver. Do not modify the STARTNET.BAT yet, wait until you have installed the AI-NDIS support in the next step.


  2. AI-NDIS Installation:
    • Insert the LANtastic AI-NDIS Support diskette and run install.

      a:\install.exe

    • The AI-NDIS Installation screen will come up and prompt you to select Installation Options.

      Choose "LANtastic NDIS for Other Network Adapters".

    • When prompted for the manufacturer's diskette, insert the Intel EtherExpress™ LAN Adapter Driver and Option Diskette. The install program will read the necessary files from the diskette and copy them over to your LANtastic sub directory.

    • The AI-NDIS install modifies your CONFIG.SYS and creates a file called PROTOCOL.INI in the LANtastic sub directory. Below is a sample of each:

      CONFIG.SYS
      FILES=50
      BUFFERS=32
      DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
      DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\EXP16.DOS
      PROTOCOL.INI
      [PROTMAN]
      DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
      DYNAMIC = YES
      [EXP16_NIF]
      IOADDRESS = 0x300
      DRIVERNAME = EXP16$

    NOTE: The EtherExpress adapter is at I/O address 300 in this example.

  3. Modifying STARTNET.BAT:
    • When you install LANtastic, it creates a batch file called STARTNET.BAT in the LANtastic directory. This batch file needs to be modified for the AI-NDIS support. You need to add a line to it calling the STRTNDIS.BAT batch file. Below is a sample:
      STARTNET.BAT
      @ECHO OFF
      SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET
      SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI
      PATH C:\LANTASTI;%PATH%
      SHARE /L:200
      CALL C:\LANTASTI\STRTNDIS < ---- Add this Line
      REDIR NAME LOGINS=3
      SERVER
      NET LOGIN/WAIT \\SERVERNAME NAME
      NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
      NET POSTBOX

LANtastic 6.0 Installation

EtherExpress™ 16 family

The installation procedure will transfer files to a specific directory on the workstation and create or modify existing configuration files to fit your specific needs. The installation utility INSTALL.EXE is located on LANtastic* Network Software Disk 1.

Installation Procedure

Run INSTALL.EXE from the LANtastic Network Software Disk 1.

The LANtastic Install program screen will appear. You must complete each of the questions. These options are specific to your needs.

  1. Enter a unique Computer Name.

  2. Select the drive that you want LANtastic to be installed on. The default is Drive C:.

  3. Specify a directory where you want the LANtastic files to be installed. The default is \LANTASTI.

  4. Select your choice for Sharing your Computers Drives or Printers.

  5. Select the Maximum Number of Connected Computers.

  6. Select any other LANtastic features that you may want to install.

  7. A summary screen of the options you have selected will appear. If it looks correct continue with the installation.

  8. You will be prompted to select a network adapter to run your LANtastic software on. From the list of adapters , select *NDIS SUPPORT FOR NETWORK ADAPTERS*.

  9. You will be prompted to insert the manufacturers* driver diskette containing the driver files. Insert the EtherExpress LAN Adapter Driver and Option Diskette into drive A: and specify the source path for driver files as:
    A:\NDIS

  10. Select your Permanent Drive or Printer Connections.

  11. Another summary screen of the options you have selected will appear. If this looks correct then select Perform the Installation and LANtastic will now install the program files.

HINTS and TIPS

Below is a sample CONFIG.SYS, STARTNET.BAT, and PROTOCOL.INI files. These are the three files with EtherExpress16 configuration parameters.

CONFIG.SYS:
 DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
	     DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\EXP16.DOS
	     FILES=100
	   BUFFERS=30
STARTNET.BAT:
 @echo off
	     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=EXP16_NIF
	     AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG
	     REDIR LAB1 @STARTNET.CFG
	     IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
	     SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
	     NET LOGIN \\LAB1
	     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 during install.
	     NET USE LPT1: \\LAB1\@PRINTER
	     NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
	     GOTO :CONNECT_DONE
	     :CONNECT
	     @echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
	     rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this: "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 \
PROTOCOL.INI:
 ;PROTOCOL.INI for LANtastic Version 6.00
	     ;------------ using
	     ;

	     [PROTMAN]
	       DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
	       DYNAMIC = YES
	
; Protocol.Ini section for the Intel EtherExpress16 Adapter.
 [EXP16_NIF]
	         DRIVERNAME = EXP16$
	       IOADDRESS = 0x300

* Note that the I/O address for the EtherExpress16 is specified in the PROTOCOL.INI with the line IOADDRESS=0x300. If you have changed your EtherExpress16 I/O address from the default of 300, you must change the address in the IOADDRESS= parameter in the PROTOCOL.INI to match the new address. For example, if you have changed the Port address to 340 the line would read:

IOADDRESS=0x340. *

For a list of cabling configurations and requirements are available through Intel's online services, order the document for your cabling type:

BNC (Thin Coax)....................................6305
TPE (Twisted Pair).................................6202
AUI (Thick Ethernet)...............................6301

EtherExpress™ FLASH32: Driver Installation On LANtastic* 6.0

The installation procedure will transfer files to a specific directory on the workstation and create or modify existing configuration files to fit your specific needs. The installation utility INSTALL.EXE is located on LANtastic* Network Software Disk 1.

Installation Procedure

Run INSTALL.EXE from Disk 1.

The LANtastic Install program screen will appear. You must complete each of the questions. These options are specific to your needs.

  1. Enter a unique Computer Name.

  2. Select the drive that you want LANtastic to be installed on. The default is Drive C:.

  3. Specify a directory where you want the LANtastic files to be installed. The default is \LANTASTI.

  4. Select your choice for Sharing your Computers Drives or Printers.

  5. Select the Maximum Number of Connected Computers.

  6. Select any other LANtastic features that you may want to install.

  7. A summary screen of the options you have selected will appear. If it looks correct continue with the installation.

  8. You will be prompted to select a network adapter to run your LANtastic software on. From the list of adapters , select *NDIS SUPPORT FOR NETWORK ADAPTERS*.

  9. You will be prompted to insert the manufacturers* driver diskette containing the driver files. Insert the FLASH32 LAN Adapter Driver Diskette into drive A: and specify the source path for driver files as:
    A:\NDIS.

  10. Select your Permanent Drive or Printer Connections.

  11. Another summary screen of the options you have selected will appear. If this looks correct then select Perform the Installation and LANtastic will now install the program files.
Hints And Tips

Below is a sample CONFIG.SYS, STARTNET.BAT, and PROTOCOL.INI files. These are the three files with FLASH32 configuration parameters.

CONFIG.SYS:
DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
	      DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\FL32.DOS
	      FILES=100
	      BUFFERS=30
	
STARTNET.BAT:
@echo off
	      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=FL32_NIF
	      AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG
	      REDIR LAB1 @STARTNET.CFG
	      IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
	      SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
	      NET LOGIN \\LAB1
	      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 during install.
	      NET USE LPT1: \\LAB1\@PRINTER
	      NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
	      GOTO :CONNECT_DONE
	      :CONNECT
	      @echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
	      rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this: "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 \
	
PROTOCOL.INI:
;PROTOCOL.INI for LANtastic Version 6.00
	      ;------------ using
	      ;
	      [PROTMAN]
	        DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
	        DYNAMIC = YES

	      ; Intel EtherExpress FLASH32 Adapter.
	      [FL32_NIF]
	         DRIVERNAME = I82596$
	

* Available through Intel's online services for a list of cabling configurations and requirements (USA & Canada) and order the document for your cabling type:

BNC (Thin Coax)...................................6305
TPE (Twisted Pair)................................6202
AUI (Thick Ethernet)..............................6301

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