Trumpcard Ethernet LAN
User’s Guide and Reference
Preface
This guide provides Network software installation instructions for the
Ositech Trumpcard Ethernet LAN PC Card.
The Trumpcard Ethernet LAN PC Card is a PCMCIA Type II PC Card that
can connect to 10BaseT (unshielded twisted pair) or 10Base2 (thin coax)
Ethernet Networks. The Ethernet LAN is available separately or combined
with other functions. This guide only describes the Ethernet LAN function
of a single or multi-function Trumpcard; if your Trumpcard is multi-function,
refer to the Installation Guide accompanying the PC Card for more details.
‘Trumpcard’, ‘Trumpcard LAN’, ‘Trumpcard Ethernet LAN’ and ‘Trumpcard
Ethernet LAN PC Card’ will be used interchangeably throughout this
manual. All refer to the Ositech Trumpcard Ethernet LAN PC Card.
‘PCMCIA Card’ and ‘PC Card’ will be used interchangeably throughout
this manual. As above, both terms refer to the Ositech Trumpcard
Ethernet LAN PC Card.
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician
for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device, that are not expressly approved by
Ositech Communications Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Operating Conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility Advisory
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Conseil sur la compatibilité des Electromagnétiques,
pour le Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Contents
Section One
Introduction
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2-1
Section Two
HardwareInstallation
Preparing for Installation...................................................................................... 2-1
Installing the Trumpcard LAN .......................................................................... 2-2
Connecting to 10BaseT Twisted Pair Networks ................................................ 2-3
Interface Cabling and Pinout ........................................................................... 2-5
Concentrators................................................................................................... 2-6
Twisted Pair Ethernet Network Characteristics .............................................. 2-6
Connecting to 10Base2 Thin Ethernet Networks ............................................... 2-7
Thin Coax Ethernet Segment ........................................................................... 2-8
Thin Ethernet Network Characteristics ......................................................... 2-10
Media Access Module LED Indicators .............................................................. 2-11
Section Three
Operation
3-1
Socket Services and Card Services .................................................................... 3-2
Multi-Function Configuration ............................................................................... 3-2
Network Software Installation .............................................................................. 3-3
Banyan VINES .................................................................................................. 3-3
DEC PATHWORKS .......................................................................................... 3-4
FTP Software LanWatch................................................................................... 3-5
IBM LAN Server ................................................................................................ 3-6
IBM LAN Support Program ............................................................................... 3-8
Microsoft LAN Manager ..................................................................................3-10
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Microsoft Windows for Workgroups............................................................... 3-11
Microsoft Windows NT 3.5 ............................................................................. 3-13
Microsoft Workgroup Connection for DOS .................................................... 3-13
NDIS (Generic) ............................................................................................... 3-15
Novell Netware for DOS .................................................................................3-16
Novell Netware for OS/2................................................................................. 3-17
Novell Unixware DLPI Driver ......................................................................... 3-19
SCO UNIX LLI Driver ...................................................................................... 3-20
Section Four
Appendices
4-1
APPENDIX A – ODI Keywords ............................................................................. 4-2
NET.CFG Example ........................................................................................... 4-5
APPENDIX B – NDIS Keywords .......................................................................... 4-6
PROTOCOL.INI Example ................................................................................. 4-8
APPENDIX C – MESSAGES ................................................................................. 4-9
WARNINGMESSAGES ..................................................................................... 4-9
ERRORMESSAGES......................................................................................... 4-9
ODI Specific Error Messages ........................................................................ 4-12
NDIS Specific Error Messages ......................................................................4-12
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Introduction
Section One
Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of an Ositech Trumpcard Ethernet LAN
PC Card! We believe you will find it a superior quality product that will
meet or exceed your Networking needs.
The Trumpcard Ethernet LAN PC Card is a convenient, dual-media,
credit-card sized adapter that provides an interface between a PCMCIA
capable computer and an Ethernet Network.
Direct connection to a 10BaseT Network is possible via a 10BaseT
PCMCIA cable only. For 10Base2 connections, a Media Access Module is
required. Two styles of connectors are provided on the Media Access
Module, enabling connection to the Network using RJ-45 to connect to
10BaseT, or BNC to connect to 10Base2.
Note:
This manual is intended as a supplement to the manual(s) supplied
with your Network system software. Use that document as the primary
reference source for information about your Network.
Software installation instructions are given in Section Two for connecting
to:
Banyan VINES
DEC PATHWORKS
FTP Software LanWatch
IBM LAN Server
IBM LAN Support Program
Microsoft LAN Manager
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
Microsoft Windows NT
Microsoft Workgroup connection for DOS
NDIS (Generic)
Novell Netware for DOS
Novell Netware for OS/2
Novell Unixware
SCO Unix
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Hardware Installation
Unpack the Trumpcard Ethernet LAN hardware, and follow the steps
listed below to install it on your computer. Instructions are included for
both 10BaseT twisted-pair and 10Base2 thin coax Ethernet Network
operations.
Preparing for Installation
To install the Trumpcard, you require the accompanying diskettes and the
following items:
• A computer equipped with a PCMCIA Release 2.0, Type II PC
Card slot.
• PCMCIA Card and Socket Services Version 2.x or higher,
installed. This is optional since the Trumpcard can be operated
without Card and Socket Services.
• A Network operating system that is supported by the Trumpcard
Network drivers.
• For 10Base2 (thin coax) Networks, a coaxial T-connector and a
terminator if at the end of the coaxial segment.
• For 10BaseT (twisted pair) Networks, a twisted pair Network cable
terminated with an RJ-45 connector when using the Media Access
Module for 10BaseT connections.
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Installing the Trumpcard Ethernet LAN
The Trumpcard Ethernet LAN can be inserted into a computer whether the
power is ON or OFF.
Follow these steps:
• Orient the Trumpcard so that the 68-pin connector is next to the
PCMCIA slot of the computer.
• Insert the Trumpcard into the slot until it is firmly seated.
Note:
Note:
These are general installation instructions that apply to most
computers. Please refer to the manual accompanying your computer
for any additional instructions on installing PC Card adapters.
The Trumpcard is keyed to go in one way only. If you feel resistance
before it is fully inserted, remove it, turn it over, and re-insert it.
Installing the Trumpcard
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Connecting to 10BaseT Twisted Pair
Networks
The Trumpcard Ethernet LAN can be connected to a 10BaseT Network in
one of two ways: directly connected through a cable attached to the
Trumpcard if you have the 10BaseT version, or via the Media Access
Module if you need to connect with 10Base2 cabling.
Connecting directly to the Trumpcard, the cable supplied has a male RJ-45
connector at one end that can be attached to an input port of a 10BaseT
compatible concentrator; the external Media Access Module is not
required. All the necessary interface is provided within the Trumpcard.
To direct connect the Trumpcard to a 10BaseT Network connection follow
these steps:
•
•
Locate the twisted pair cable that has a male RJ-45 connector at one
end and a PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter connector at the other.
For a multi-function Trumpcard, the Ethernet connection is identified
on the back of the PC Card. Insert the PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter
connector into the one marked Ethernet.
•
Connect the male RJ-45 connector into an input port of a 10BaseT
compatible concentrator.
Direct 10BaseT Ethernet Connection
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The second method of connecting to a 10BaseT Network is via the Media
Access Module. A female RJ-45 connector is provided on the Media
Access Module for 10BaseT Network connections.
To connect the Trumpcard to a 10BaseT Network connection using the
Media Access Module, follow these steps:
• For a multi-function Trumpcard, the Ethernet connection is
identified on the back of the PC Card. Insert the PCMCIA Ethernet
Adapter connector on the Media Access Module into the one
marked Ethernet.
• Plug the male RJ-45 connector from the Network access cable into
the female RJ-45 connector on the Media Access Module.
Note:
The Trumpcard is keyed to go in one way only. If you feel resistance
before it is fully inserted, remove it, turn it over, and re-insert it.
Media Access Module 10BaseT Network Connection
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Interface Cabling and Pinout
The direct connect 10BaseT cable provided with the Trumpcard is wired
for direct connection to an Ethernet 10BaseT Concentrator. If the premises
wiring scheme you are using does not match this wiring scheme, then
contact Ositech for assistance on how to make a 10BaseT Network
connection in your environment.
Lead
Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX+
TX-
RX+
nc
nc
RX-
nc
nc
10BaseT Pinout
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Concentrators
The Trumpcard, when used with 10BaseT Twisted-pair cable, must always
connect to a concentrator. This results in a star-wired Network with the
concentrator at the centre of the star. The Trumpcard is compatible with
10BaseT concentrators from a variety of vendors.
Twisted Pair Network Characteristics
Standard
IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
10 Mbits per second
100m (328')
Data Rate
Maximum length of connecting
nodes per network
Maximum number of computer
nodes per network
1024
Twisted-pair cable
Category 3 (10 mbps) or
Category 4 (16 mbps) or
Category 5 (100 mbps)
that meet the requirements
of EIA/TIA-568 and EIA/TIA
TSB-36.
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Connecting to 10Base2 Thin Ethernet
Networks
The Trumpcard can only be connected to a 10Base2 Network by using the
Media Access Module.
The following items are required to interconnect the Trumpcard to a
10Base2 thin coax Ethernet Network:
• A BNC coaxial T-connector.
• Coaxial cable(s) and a 50 ohm cable terminator if required.
To connect the Trumpcard to a 10Base2 Network connection using the
Media Access Module, follow these steps:
• For the multi-function Trumpcard, the Ethernet connection is
identified on the back of the PC Card; insert the PCMCIA Ethernet
Adapter connector on the Media Access Module into the one
marked Ethernet.
• Attach the T-connector to the BNC connector on the Media Access
Module, align the notches in the T-connector with the posts on the
BNC connector, push the connector in, and twist about one-quarter
turn (until it is seated properly).
• Connect the coaxial cable(s) to the open ends of the T-connector to
form a single Network segment. If at the end of the network
segment, attach a 50 ohm cable terminator to the unused
T-connector post.
Note:
The Trumpcard is keyed to go in one way only. If you feel resistance
before the it is fully inserted, remove it, turn it over, and re-insert it.
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Media Access Module 10Base2 Network Connection
Thin Coax Ethernet Segment
A thin coax Ethernet cable segment is the length of cable between
terminations. The Trumpcard PC Card functions with 185 meter (607 foot
with IEEE 10Base2) or 300 meter (984 foot, using the extended length
option) cable segments. The two above mentioned types of thin coax
Ethernet cabling (IEEE 10Base2 and extended length option) are
commonly used. Pick one type of cabling and consistently obey the
protocol for that type throughout your network. If you mix the rules (for
example, using two repeater links permitted by 10Base2 with the 100
nodes per segment permitted under the extended length option), your
network may have an excessive number of errors or may not operate at all.
If your network uses standard 185-meter cable segments, all thin Ethernet
cable segments in the network can be up to 185 meters long. Five
standard length cable segments may be connected in line using
commercially available repeaters. The total network span with five
standard length segments is 925 meters (3,035 feet). No more than four
repeaters can be on the signal path from one node to any other node. The
standard 185 meter segment length is recommended because it allows
you to use common thin coax Ethernet components which conform to the
IEEE standard.
If your network is using extended length 300-meter cable segments , all
thin coax Ethernet cable segments in the network can be a maximum of
300 meters long. Three 300-meter cable segments may be connected in
line using repeaters. The total network span with three extended length
segments is 900 meters (2,953 feet). No more than two repeaters can be
in the signal path from one node to any other node.
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If you are using extended length segments, all repeaters and transceivers
must be designed for 300-meter operation. In addition, all LAN adapters
must be configured to operate with the extended segment length.
Note:
You cannot use Ethernet adapters to extend 185-meter segments to
300-meter segments unless all LAN adapters and repeaters in the
network are capable of operation on the extended segment length.
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Thin Ethernet Network Characteristics
Characteristics
Standard Length
Segment
Extended Length
Segment
Standard
IEEE 802.3
10Base2
IEEE 802.3
10Base2
Data Rate
10 Mbits
10 Mbits
per second
per second
Segment Length
185m (607')
300m (984’)
Maximum number
of segments
3 coax, plus 2
repeater links
3 coax; no repeater
links
between nodes
Maximum number
of repeaters
4 when using 2
repeater links
2
between nodes
Network Span
925m (3035')
30
900m (2953’)
100
Maximum number
of nodes per
segment
Maximum number
of nodes per
network
1024
1024
Minimum space
between nodes
0.5m (1.64'/20")
0.5m (1.64'/20")
Cable type
RG58 A/U or
C/U, 50 ohm
RG58 A/U or
C/U, 50 ohm
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Media Access Module LED Indicators
The Media Access Module has two LED indicators used to provide a visual
indication of the state of the network link. The LED indicators will only be
operational once the Trumpcard network driver has been loaded or during
Diagnostic testing.
Activity LED (RED)
The Activity LED will flash whenever any network activity is detected by
the Media Access Module. The Activity LED can be used as a simple
method of determining if the Media Access Module is exchanging data with
the network.
Link LED (GREEN)
The Link LED lights whenever a twisted pair connection between the
Media Access Module and the 10BaseT concentrator has been made. The
Link LED is not used for 10Base2 thin coax connections. If the Link LED is
not lit this would indicate that a connection between the Media Access
Module and the 10BaseT concentrator has not been detected. Verify the
wiring and make sure that a Trumpcard network driver has been loaded.
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Operation
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Socket Services and Card Services
Your computer having Personal Computer Memory Card International
Association (PCMCIA) support allows you to insert credit card-sized
devices called PC Cards. The PCMCIA standard defines both a hardware
and software standard. The software standard identifies two specifications
which are called Socket Services and Card Services.
Socket Services provides lowest level support by providing a common
interface to varying types of PCMCIA adapter hardware. Card Services
provides support for PCMCIA aware device drivers (known as clients), and
is responsible for coordinating access to the PC Cards and allocating
system resources among client drivers.
Ositech's Trumpcard software is PCMCIA aware and will work with most
Socket Services and Card Services available, that conform to the PCMCIA
2.x standard. The Trumpcard software will operate as a client driver when
used with Card Services, and can coexist with other client drivers (i.e.
Super Clients, Flash, ATA, ...). When operating with Card and Socket
Services the Trumpcard software will support hot removal and insertion of
the PC Card.
If Card Services is not detected by the Trumpcard software but Socket
Services is, then the software will operate with Socket Services only.
Support for Socket Services is provided to allow for differing types of
PCMCIA hardware to be used by the Trumpcard software, but the full
range of features will not be supported (mainly hot removal/insertion).
It is also possible to use the Trumpcard software without Card Services or
Socket Services but, as with only using Socket Services, the full range of
features will not be supported. If your computer did not come equipped
with Card and Socket Services, contact your computer manufacturer or
dealer for more details.
Multi-Function Configuration
If the Trumpcard you are using provides other functions in addition to
Ethernet networking, please refer to the Installation Manual accompanying
the Trumpcard. Details on how to enable and use all the functions
provided on the Trumpcard will be discussed in that manual.
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Network Software Installation
In order to assist with the installation and configuration of networks
drivers, Ositech has provided Installation Software for the DOS / Windows
and OS/2 operating systems. Follow the instructions printed on the
appropriate diskette label for details on how to invoke the Installation
Software. For operating systems other than DOS / Windows and OS/2,
please refer to the appropriate section for instructions on how to install
and configure the Network driver under these operating systems.
The following sections provide details on how to install and configure the
Trumpcard Ethernet Network drivers. The Network operating systems
have been listed alphabetically.
Note:
If the Trumpcard you are using provides other functions in addition to
Ethernet networking, please refer to the Installation Manual
accompanying the Trumpcard for details on how to operate the
functions simultaneously.
Banyan VINES
To install Banyan VINES version 4.x and later on a DOS NDIS workstation,
you must manually install the Ositech Trumpcard NDIS device driver.
1. Follow the instructions for workstation installation
in accordance with your Banyan VINES workstation installation
manual.
2. At this point you should have all the relevant Banyan VINES files in
a directory on your hard disk drive. (In this manual we will assume
that the Banyan Vines directory is called \VINES).
3. Copy the files PROTOCOL.INI and OTCETH.DOS from the
\VINES directory on the Trumpcard driver diskette to the
Banyan VINES directory.
(i.e. COPY A:\VINES\OTCETH.DOS C:\VINES)
4. Use an ASCII text editor and edit the CONFIG.SYS file to include
the following lines:
DEVICE=C:\VINES\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\VINES
DEVICE=C:\VINES\OTCETH.DOS
(The command to edit the file is EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS)
5. Change to the \VINES directory.
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6. Type PCCONFIGand select ‘Network Card Settings’ and then
select ‘NDIS Ethernet’.
7. At the ‘PROTOCOL.INI’ bindings prompt type OSITECH_NIF
and press [F10] to save and press [ESC] to return to main
menu.
8. Select ‘Login Environment Settings’, then select ‘Default
Communications driver’, then select ‘NDIS Ethernet’. Press
[ESC] to return to main menu and [F10] to save.
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
DEC PATHWORKS
To install DEC PATHWORKS version 4.1 on a DOS NDIS workstation, you
can use the automated installation provided with PATHWORKS for the
Ositech Trumpcard NDIS device driver.
1. Install DEC PATHWORKS using the instructions
provided in the DEC PATHWORKS manual.
2. In order to set up the Trumpcard Network adapter for use with
DEC PATHWORKS, please run the PATHWORKS Network
setup software. (i.e. NETSETUP).
3. Choose ‘Ethernet controller type’ and select ‘Other NDIS’.
4. Insert the Trumpcard driver diskette into drive A.
5. When prompted for the path to the driver file, type :
A:\DOS\OTCETH.DOS
6. When prompted for the path to the PROTOCOL.INI file, type:
A:\DOS
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7. Complete NETSETUP and return to the DOS prompt. The
PROTOCOL.INI file in your DECNET directory should appear
something like the following:
[protocol manager]
DRIVERNAME=PROTMAN$
[IPX4MAC]
DRIVER=IPX$MAC
BINDINGS=OTCETH.DOS
[DATALINK]
DRIVERNAME=LL$MAC
LG_BUFFERS=16
SM_BUFFERS=6
OUTSTANDING=32
HEURISTICS=6
BINDINGS=OTCETH.DOS
[OTCETH.DOS]
DRIVERNAME=OTCETH$
Your CONFIG.SYS file should contain the following lines :
DEVICE=C:\DECNET\PROTMAN.SYS /I:C:\DECNET
DEVICE=C:\DECNET\OTCETH.DOS
Your AUTOEXEC.BAT file should contain the following line:
CALL \DECNET\STARTNET
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
FTP Software LanWatch
The Ositech Trumpcard hardware and software supports promiscuous
mode operation, allowing it to work with products such as FTP's LanWatch.
The Ositech Trumpcard NDIS device driver installation will be automated
to work with LanWatch once copied over to your hard disk.
1. Create a directory on the C: drive called NDIS (i.e. MD C:\NDIS).
2. Copy the files OTCETH.DOS and PROTOCOL.INI from the \FTP
directory on Trumpcard driver diskette to \NDIS directory on C:
drive (i.e. COPY A:\FTP\OTCETH.DOS C:\NDIS).
3. Run LANWatch install program (i.e. INSTALL).
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4 When prompted for ‘Packet driver or NDIS driver’ select ‘NDIS
driver’.
5. When asked do you have a PROTOCOL.INI file answer:
YES
6. When prompted for path to PROTOCOL.INI file type:
C:\NDIS
7. When asked which driver does LanWatch bind to type:
OSITECH_NIF
8. When prompted for full path and filename of NDIS driver type:
C:\NDIS\OTCETH.DOS
Continue with installation.
The following are examples of the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT and
PROTOCOL.INI file modifications after installing LanWatch.
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\LW\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\NDIS
DEVICE=C:\LW\FTPSOFT.DOS
DEVICE=C:\NDIS\OTCETH.DOS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\LW\NETBIND.COM
PROTOCOL.INI
[OSITECH_NIF]
DRIVERNAME=OTCETH$
[LANWATCH]
DRIVERNAME = FTPSOFT$
BINDINGS = OSITECH_NIF
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
IBM LAN Server
When installing IBM LAN Server 3.0 or 4.0 you may use the OEM Network
adapter driver import capability for the Ositech Trumpcard NDIS device
driver. For a DOS workstation, follow the instructions for installing the IBM
LAN Support Program.
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For an OS/2 workstation you must first install LAN Adapter and
Protocol Support (LAPS) and then import the Trumpcard driver.
1. Follow the instructions for installing LAPS in
accordance with your IBM LAN Adapter and Protocol Support
Configuration Guide. You must first install LAPS on the
workstation in order to install additional Network adapter
drivers.
2. Issue the LAPS command from the IBMCOM subdirectory of
the drive that contains the copy of LAPS.
3. Select ‘INSTALL’ from the LAPS logo window.
4. When prompted for the source path of additional Network
drivers enter, A:\OS2. Insert the Trumpcard driver diskette into
Drive A.
5. Select ‘Configure’, then select ‘Configure LAN Transports’,
and then select ‘Continue’.
6. Remove any existing adapters and protocols from the Current
Configuration menu that are not required.
7. Select ‘Ositech Trumpcard’ adapter from the Network
Adapters menu and then select ‘Add’.
8. Add the required protocols from the Protocol menu, and finally
select ‘OK’ when complete.
After installation of the Trumpcard NDIS device driver and protocols,
you must install the needed requester (DOS or OS/2) to complete the
installation.
The following are examples of changes made to the CONFIG.SYS and
PROTOCOL.INI files on an OS/2 workstation installation.
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\LANMSGDD.OS2 /I:C:\IBMCOM
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\PROTMAN.OS2 /I:C:\IBMCOM
RUN=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\NETBIND.EXE
RUN=C:\IBMCOM\LANMSGEX.EXE
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\NETBEUI.OS2
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\NETBIOS.OS2
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\LANDD.OS2
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\LANDLLDD.OS2
DEVICE=C:\IBMCOM\MACS\OTCETH.OS2
RUN=C:\IBMCOM\PROTOCOL\LANDLL.EXE
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PROTOCOL.INI
[PROT_MAN]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
[IBMLXCFG]
OSTETH_nif = OTCETH.nif
LANDD_nif = LANDD.nif
NETBEUI_nif = NETBEUI.nif
[LANDD_nif]
DRIVERNAME = LANDD$
BINDINGS = OTCETH_nif
ETHERAND_TYPE = "I"
:
:
[NETBEUI_nif]
DRIVERNAME = NETBEUI$
BINDINGS = OTCETH_nif
ETHERAND_TYPE = "I"
:
:
[OTCETH_nif]
DRIVERNAME = OTCETH$
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
IBM LAN Support Program
When installing the IBM Local Area Network Support Program (LSP)
version 1.3 or later, you may use the OEM Network adapter driver import
capability for the Ositech Trumpcard NDIS device driver.
Follow the instructions in the LSP manual User's Guide for adapter
installation using the Installation Aid. Any references to an ADAPTER
OPTION DISKETTE means the Trumpcard Driver diskette provided.
1. At the ‘Environment Information’ screen, answer YESfor the
question ‘Do you have an adapter Option Diskette?’.
2. At the ‘Process Adapter Option Diskette’ screen follow the
instructions and:
• Remove LSP 1.3 Installation Diskette from the drive.
• Insert the Trumpcard driver diskette.
• Press [ENTER].
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3. At the ‘Current Configuration’ screen go to the box
‘Selections for Adapter’ and select ‘Ositech Trumpcard’.
4. Press [F4] – to install the IBM LSP and the Ositech Trumpcard
NDIS driver.
End of Installation.
The following are examples of possible CONFIG.SYS file setups. These
lines would be present in the CONFIG.SYS file.
For one NDIS adapter with both IEEE 802.2 and NETBIOS
support, the sequence is as follows:
DEVICE=C:\LSP\PROTMAN.DOS /I:\LSP
DEVICE=C:\LSP\OTCETH.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LSP\DXMA0MOD.SYS 001
DEVICE=C:\LSP\DXME0MOD.SYS
DEVICE=C:\LSP\DXMT0MOD.SYS O=N
For one NDIS adapter with only NETBIOS support, the
sequence is as follows:
DEVICE=C:\LSP\PROTMAN.DOS /I:\LSP
DEVICE=C:\LSP\OTCETH.DOS
DEVICE=C:\LSP\DXMA0MOD.SYS.001
DEVICE=C:\LSP\DXMJ0MOD.SYS
The following is an example of a possible PROTOCOL.INI file setup
[PROTMAN_MOD]
DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
[DXME0_MOD]
DRIVERNAME = DXME0$
BINDINGS = OSITECH_MOD
[OSITECH_MOD]
DRIVERNAME = OTCETH$
Also in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file the following line should have been
added:
C:\LSP\NETBIND
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
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Microsoft LAN Manager
To install Microsoft LAN Manager versions 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2, the
Trumpcard driver diskette contains the required files and directory
structure to allow the LAN Manager installer to import an OEM disk.
1. Begin installation of LAN Manager using SETUP from the LAN
Manager Installation diskettes.
2. When prompted to select the available Network adapter driver,
choose ‘Other Driver’ at the bottom of the screen.
3. When prompted, insert the Trumpcard driver diskette.
4. Select the ‘OSITECH TRUMPCARD’ from the menu.
5. Continue with installation until complete.
Your PROTOCOL.INI file in your LANMAN directory should appear as
follows:
[PROTMAN_MOD]
DRIVERNAME=PROTMAN$
[NETBEUI_NIF]
BINDINGS=OSITECH_MOD
[OSITECH_MOD]
DRIVERNAME=OTCETH$
In your CONFIG.SYS the following lines should be present:
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANMAN
DEVICE=C:\LANMAN\OTCETH.DOS
In your AUTOEXEC.BAT file the following line should appear
C:\LANMAN\NETBIND
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
To install Microsoft Windows for Workgroups (WFW) versions 3.1 and
3.11, the Trumpcard driver diskette contains the required files to allow the
WFW installer to import an OEM disk.
1. Run the Windows for Workgroups installation according to the
manual provided.
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2. When prompted for ‘INSTALL NEW NETWORK ADAPTER’,
select ‘Unlisted’ or ‘Updated Network Adapter’.
3. When prompted to ‘INSERT NETWORK DRIVER DISKETTE IN
DRIVE A:’ , place the Trumpcard driver diskette in drive A.
4. For WFW 3.1 enter
A:\WFW\31
For WFW 3.11 enter
A:\WFW\311
If you have used the configuration software to configure the Network
driver diskette use the default A:\
Then select ‘OK’.
5. Select ‘OSITECH TRUMPCARD’ from menu.
6. Continue with installation until complete.
If you have setup to use both the WFW 3.11 and Novell ODI, the following
example shows the PROTOCOL.INI, CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT and
NET.CFG file changes made during the installation of Windows for
Workgroups version 3.11.
Your PROTOCOL.INI file under the Windows directory should contain the
following :
[Network.setup]
version=0x3110
netcard=osi$otceth,1,OSI$OTCETH,4
netcard=ms$odimac,1,MS$ODIMAC,4
transport=ms$nwlinknb, NWLINK
transport=ms$netbeui, NETBEUI
lana0=osi$otceth,1,ms$netbeui
lana1=ms$odimac,1,ms$netbeui
lana2=osi$otceth,1,ms$nwlinknb
[net.cfg]
PATH=C:\NOVELL\NET.CFG
[OSI$OTCETH]
[LINK DRIVER OTCETH]
[Link Driver XXXX]
[Link Support]
NewMaxBoards=Max Boards 8
OldMaxBoards=Max Boards 8
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[NWLINK]
BINDINGS=OTCETH
[NETBEUI]
BINDINGS=OTCETH,XXXX
LANABASE=0
SESSIONS=10
In your CONFIG.SYS the following line should be present:
DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\IFSHLP.SYS
In your AUTOEXEC.BAT the following lines should be present:
C:\WINDOWS\NETSTART
CD \NOVELL
LSL
OTCETH
IPXODI
C:\WINDOWS\ODIHLP.EXE
NETX
Your NET.CFG file under the Novell directory would contain the
following lines:
LINK DRIVER OTCETH
Frame Ethernet_802.3
Frame Ethernet_II
Frame Ethernet_802.2
Frame Ethernet_SNAP
LINK DRIVER XXXX
Frame Ethernet_802.3
Frame Ethernet_II
Frame Ethernet_802.2
Frame Ethernet_SNAP
Link Support
Max Boards 8
Refer to the Installation Instructions for Novell Networks for details on
Netware installation and setup.
Note:
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a Multi-Function adapter, additional steps may
be required to complete the full installation. Refer to the Installation
Guide accompanying the adapter for more details.
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are
explained in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
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Microsoft Windows NT 3.5
The Trumpcard Windows NT 3.5 NDIS3.0 driver is a Network driver and
enabler for Intel, Databook and compatible PCMCIA equipped computers.
With this driver installed, networking functions will be available under
Windows NT 3.5.
The Trumpcard Windows NT 3.5 driver requires that the Trumpcard PC
Card be inserted prior to the driver being loaded. If no Trumpcard is
found, the driver will not be loaded and networking functions will NOT be
available. When the driver has successfully loaded, if the Trumpcard is
now removed from the PCMCIA slot unpredictable results will occur. The
Trumpcard Windows NT 3.5 Driver DOES NOT support hot insertion and
removal (hot swapping).
To install the Trumpcard NDIS3.0 Network driver for Windows NT 3.5, the
Trumpcard Network Drivers diskette contains the required files to allow
Windows NT installer to import an OEM disk.
1. From the Main Program Group select CONTROL PANEL, and then
NETWORK.
2. Choose ADD ADAPTER, then select <OTHER> from the Network
Adapter Card list of choices.
3. Select CONTINUE, when prompted, to insert the disk and to enter
a path name, place the Network Driver diskette into the floppy drive
and enter A:\WINNT35.
4. The default settings will work in most environments. Select
CONTINUE once finished configuring the LAN driver, select OK
once finished setting up the Network.
5. Restart the computer to allow loading the newly installed Network
driver.
Note:
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a Multi-Function adapter, additional steps may be
required to complete the full installation. Refer to the Installation
Guide accompanying the adapter for more details.
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
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Microsoft Workgroup Connection for DOS
To install Workgroup Connection for DOS, the Trumpcard driver diskette
contains the required files to allow the installer to import an OEM diskette.
1. Run SETUP from MSWGCN Workgroup Connection diskette.
2. When prompted to select a Network card, select
“Network card not shown on list below...”
3. When prompted for the location (path) of the OEM driver, insert the
Trumpcard driver diskette and enter A:\WFW\31
4. Press ENTER to select the highlighted entry: Ositech Trumpcard
5. Continue with the installation, if prompted to re-insert the OEM
driver diskette be sure to enter the location (path) A:\WFW\31 as
well.
The following are examples of changes made to the CONFIG.SYS,
AUTOEXEC.BAT and PROTOCOL.INI
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\DOS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\WORKGRP.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\OTCETH.DOS
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\DOS\NET START
PROTOCOL.INI
[Network.setup]
version=0x3110
netcard=ms$otceth$nic,1,MS$OTCETH$NIC
transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI
lana0=ms$otceth$nic,1,ms$netbeui
[protman]
DriverName=PROTMAN$
PRIORITY=MS$NETBEUI
[MS$OTCETH$NIC]
DriverName=OTCETH$
MEM=0xc800
Interrupt=5
IOBase=0x300
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[MS$NETBEUI]
Drivername=netbeui$
SESSIONS=6
NCBS=12
BINDINGS=MS$OTCETH$NIC
LANABASE=0
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
NDIS (Generic)
These steps outline how to install the Trumpcard NDIS device driver for
Network operating systems that are not described in this manual, and will
operate with a NDIS driver. The easiest way to perform the installation is to
install a NDIS driver that is supported by the Network operating system,
and then edit the required files to use the Trumpcard NDIS driver. These
steps will apply to both DOS and OS/2 environments.
The 3COM Etherlink driver will be used as an example, but any NDIS
driver will do.
1. Follow the instructions for workstation installation in the
installation manual.
2. When prompted for the adapter, select any of the
available ethernet adapters that support NDIS (i.e. 3COM
ETHERLINK).
3. Continue with the installation until complete.
4. After the automatic installation has completed, you must make
changes to your CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI files, as well
as copying over the Trumpcard NDIS driver.
5. First edit the CONFIG.SYS file on the root C:> drive. This is done
by using a standard text editor such as EDIT in DOS or E in OS/2.
6. In the CONFIG.SYS file, locate the lines that are related to the
Network operating system being used. Typically the lines would
be:
DEVICE=C:\<path>\PROTMAN.SYS /I:<path>
DEVICE=C:\<path>\ELNK.DOS <-- DOS
or
DEVICE=C:\<path>\ELNK.OS2 <-- OS2
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Change the second line above to:
DEVICE=C:\<path>\OTCETH.DOS <-- DOS
or
DEVICE=C:\<path>\OTCETH.OS2 <-- OS2
Save the changes made to this file.
7. Next, edit the PROTOCOL.INI file, the file will be in the <path>
directory.
In this file under the heading [ELNK_NIF] please change the line
DRIVERNAME=ELNK$ to read DRIVERNAME=OTCETH$
Also remove any existing settings under this line(i.e. INTERRUPT,
IOADDRESS, DMACHANNEL, etc.)
Remove any keywords that were for the 3COM Etherlink driver. Add
any required settings using the keywords described in Appendix
B. Save the changes made to this file.
8. Finally, place a copy of the Trumpcard NDIS Device Driver
(OTCETH.DOS from the \DOS subdirectory or OTCETH.OS2 from
the \OS2 subdirectory) on the Trumpcard driver diskette to the
directory on your hard disk drive that contains your Network files
<path>.
Your Network installation is now complete.
Note:
Keyword specifications associated with the NDIS driver are explained
in Appendix B, Error Messages in Appendix C.
Novell Netware for DOS
Depending on the version of Netware, the installation of the Ositech
Trumpcard ODI driver will be done automatically or must be done
manually.
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Netware NETX
For Netware using NETX.EXE, the Trumpcard ODI driver must be
installed manually by copying the Trumpcard ODI driver
(OTCETH.COM) to the directory containing the workstation software.
The Trumpcard ODI driver is located in the \NETWARE\DOS
subdirectory on the Trumpcard driver diskette. In order to configure the
Trumpcard ODI driver, a NET.CFG file must be created; refer to
Appendix A for ODI keywords.
Netware VLM
For Netware using VLM.EXE the Trumpcard ODI driver can be installed
automatically by using the Netware Client diskettes.
1. Follow the instructions in the Workstation Basics and Installation
for adapter installation using the ‘Netware Client Install’. Any
references to an ADAPTER OPTION DISKETTE means the
Trumpcard driver diskette provided with the PC Card.
2. Proceed through steps 1, 2, and 3 of the Netware Client Install
making any changes as required.
3. At STEP 4 of the Netware Client Install, press [ENTER] to
install the Netware adapter driver.
4. When prompted to insert the adapter diskette, follow the
instructions and Remove the Netware Client Installation
Diskette from the drive. Insert the Trumpcard driver diskette.
Press [ENTER].
5. Follow the instructions to select the Trumpcard ODI driver and
configure the driver as required.
6. At STEP 5 press [ENTER] to install the Client software on the
workstation.
End of Installation.
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Loading the DOS ODI Driver
The DOS ODI driver OTCETH.COM for the Trumpcard PC Card is an
executable DOS TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program.
It must be loaded always after the LSL (Link Support Layer) module and
before the IPXODI (IPX Stack Protocol).
An example of a possible AUTOEXEC.BAT file allowing the loading of
necessary modules to establish a link from a DOS Workstation to a
Netware Server is:
LSL
OTCETH
IPXODI
NETX or VLM
Note:
Note:
If your Ethernet frame type is NOT 802.2, you must use the NET.CFG
file to supply the appropriate frame type. The OTCETH driver will
default to 802.2 in accordance with Novell's specifications.
Keyword specifications associated with the ODI drivers are explained
in Appendix A, Error Messages in Appendix C.
Novell Netware for OS/2
When installing Netware for OS/2, you may use the automatic installation
for the Ositech Trumpcard ODI device driver.
Netware 3.x and 4.x
1. Follow the instructions in the Netware Requester for OS/2
manual on how to Install and Configure the Novell Netware
OS/2 Requester.
2. During installation of the requester, when prompted for the
Network Interface Card Driver, enter OTCETH.SYS.
3. The installation utility will confirm if this is a third party NIC
driver, enter YES
4. When prompted to enter the file to install, enter
A:\NETWARE\OS2\OTCETH.SYS
Insert the Trumpcard driver diskette into Drive A.
5. Continue with the Netware requester installation, the final step
will be to configure the NET.CFG file. See Appendix A for ODI
keywords.
End of Installation.
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Loading the OS/2 ODI Driver
The OS/2 ODI driver OTCETH.SYS for the Trumpcard is an OS/2 device
driver, it must always be loaded after the LSL (Link Support Layer)
module and before the IPX (IPX Protocol Stack).
Below is an example of a possible CONFIG.SYS file which allows the
loading of necessary modules to establish a link from an OS/2 Workstation
to a Netware Server:
REM --- Netware Requester statements BEGIN ---
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\LSL.SYS
RUN=C:\NETWARE\DDAEMON.EXE
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\OTCETH.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\IPX.SYS
rem DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\SPX.SYS
rem RUN=C:\NETWARE\SPDAEMON.EXE
rem DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\NMPIPE.SYS
remDEVICE=C:\NETWARE\NPSERVER.SYS
remRUN=C:\NETWARE\NPDAEMON.EXENP_COMPUTERNAME
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\NWREQ.SYS
IFS=C:\NETWARE\NWIFS.IFS
RUN=C:\NETWARE\NWDAEMON.EXE
rem DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\NETBIOS.SYS
rem RUN=C:\NETWARE\NBDAEMON.EXE
rem DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\VIPX.SYS
remDEVICE=C:\NETWARE\VSHELL.SYS
REM --- Netware Requester statements END ---
Note:
Note:
If your Ethernet frame type is NOT 802.2, you must use the NET.CFG
file to supply the appropriate frame type. The OTCETH driver will
default to 802.2 in accordance with Novell's specifications.
Keyword specifications associated with the ODI driver are explained in
Appendix A, Error Messages in Appendix C.
Novell Unixware DLPI Driver
The Trumpcard DLPI Driver is an AT&T Data Link Provider Interface
(DLPI) compliant loadable STREAMS driver, for UNIX System V Release
4.2. The driver has a built in enabler for Intel, Databook and compatible
PCMCIA equipped computers. With this driver installed networking
functions will be available under Unixware.
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The Trumpcard DLPI driver requires that the Trumpcard PC Card be
inserted prior to the driver being loaded. If no Trumpcard is found the
driver will not be loaded and networking functions will NOT be available.
When the driver has successfully loaded, unpredictable results will occur if
the Trumpcard is now removed from the PCMCIA slot. The Trumpcard
DLPI Driver DOES NOT support hot insertion and removal.
To install the Trumpcard DLPI driver, you need to create an Ositech DLPI
Driver Disk using the INSTALL shell script from the DOS formatted
Network Drivers distribution diskette provided with the PC Card. The first
step is to copy the INSTALL shell script to the Unixware /tmp directory
from the distribution diskette \UNIX\UW directory.
The installation process performed by the INSTALL shell script consists of
two basic steps:
1)
Creating the Ositech DLPI Driver Disk from the compressed
disk image extracted from the osi_uw.tar archive.
2)
Second, installing the driver from the Ositech DLPI Driver Disk
using the pkgadd utility.
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a Multi-Function PC Card, additional steps may be
required to complete the full installation. Refer to the Installation Guide
accompanying the PC Card for more details.
In order to successfully complete the installation process the following is
required:
•
•
•
•
•
One blank 3.5 inch high density (1.44MB) diskette labelled
“Ositech Trumpcard DLPI Driver Disk”.
IO ports and IRQs that you wish to assign to the LAN function.
The LAN will need 32 ports (default of 0x300-0x31f).
A 4K memory window that you can assign to the driver in the
range of 0xc0000 and 0xf0000. The default is 0xc8000.
Ability to use pkgadd to install and configure the Network
software.
2MB of free disk space for the various temporary files that are
created during the install process on the file system
containing
the /tmp directory.
To create the Ositech Trumpcard DLPI Driver install diskette, and to
install the driver, you need only execute the INSTALL shell script that you
have copied to the /tmp directory. You can only execute the INSTALL script
after you have become the root user.
Note:
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because the installation process will require that you relink the kernel.
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$ su
enter the root password at the Password: prompt
# cd /tmp
# pkgadd -d diskette1
Then simply follow the instructions provided by the installation script to
complete the installation of the driver.
SCO UNIX LLI Driver
The Trumpcard LLI Driver is a Network driver and enabler for Intel,
Databook and compatible PCMCIA equipped computers. With this driver
installed networking functions will be available under SCO UNIX.
The Trumpcard LLI driver requires that the Trumpcard PC Card be
inserted prior to the driver being loaded. If no Trumpcard is found, the
driver will not be loaded and networking functions will NOT be available.
When the driver has successfully loaded, unpredictable results will occur if
the Trumpcard is now removed from the PCMCIA slot. The Trumpcard LLI
Driver DOES NOT support hot insertion and removal.
To install the Trumpcard LLI driver, you need to create an Ositech LLI
Driver Disk using the INSTALL shell script from the DOS formatted
Network Drivers distribution diskette provided with the adapter. The first
step is to copy the INSTALL shell script to the UNIX /tmp directory from the
distribution diskette \UNIX\SCO directory. If you do not have the DOS file
system support installed on your UNIX system, then you must also copy
the osi_sco.tar file to the /tmp directory. If you wish to install the DOS file
system support, then execute the UNIX command “mkdev dos” as the
root user, and reboot your machine.
The installation process performed by the INSTALL shell script consists
of three basic steps:
1)
2)
3)
Creating the Ositech LLI Driver Disk from the compressed
disk image extracted from the osi_sco.tar archive.
Second, installing the driver from the Ositech LLI Driver Disk
using the custom utility.
Binding the Network software to the Trumpcard driver using
netconfig.
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a Multi-Function PC Card additional steps may be
required to complete the full installation. Refer to the Installation Guide
accompanying the PC Card for more details.
In order to successfully complete the installation process the following is
required:
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•
One blank 3.5 inch high density (1.44MB) diskette libelled
“Ositech Trumpcard LLI Driver Disk”.
•
IO port and IRQ that you wish to assign to the LAN function.
You can use hwconfig to see what devices are currently
configured into your UNIX system. The LAN will need 32 ports
(default of 0x300-0x31f).
•
A 4K memory window that you can assign to the driver in the
range of 0xc0000 and 0xf0000. The default is 0xc8000.
•
•
Ability to use netconfig to configure the Network software.
2MB of free disk space for the various temporary files that are
created during the install process on the file system
containing the /tmp directory.
To create the Ositech Trumpcard LLI Driver install diskette, and to install
the driver, you need only execute the INSTALL shell script that you have
copied to the /tmp directory. You can only execute the INSTALL script
after you have become the root user.
Note:
It is highly recommended that you run the shell script as root, in
single-user mode, because the installation process will require that
you relink the kernel.
$su
enter the root password at the Password: prompt
If you are not already in the System Maintenance mode, use the
following command to reboot the machine:
# /etc/shutdown -i1
INIT: SINGLE USER MODE
Type CONTROL-d to proceed with normal setup,
(or give root password for system maintenance):
enter the root password to activate the System Maintenance
mode
# cd /tmp
# sh install
Then simply follow the instructions provided by the installation script to
complete the installation of the driver.
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APPENDIX A – ODI Keywords
The following ODI keywords are supported by the Trumpcard ODI
drivers. The keywords must be in the NET.CFG file under the line LINK
DRIVER OTCETH and must be indented in by at least one space. If the
keyword is not present, the default value shown will be assumed.
FRAME < frame type >
Description: Frame type used by the driver
Default: Ethernet_802.2
Accepted values: Ethernet_802.3 , Ethernet_II , Ethernet_SNAP,
Ethernet_802.2
Note:
Make sure the frame type matches that used by the server.
MEDIA <media type>
Description: Media type selected by the driver
Default: AUTO
Accepted Values: 10BASE2 or BASE2, 10BASET or BASET, AUTO
Note:
If you are using the dual media Trumpcard network PC Card, setting
this keyword to 10Base2 or 10BaseT will force that media type
connection only. By default, the driver will try to determine which
media is connected by first trying 10BaseT, and then 10Base2.
EXCLUSIVE
Description: Put Trumpcard in LAN only mode
Default: Multi-mode
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a multi-function card, specifying this keyword will
disable the other function as long as the network driver is loaded. If
the other function is already in use the driver will report an error.
DISLINK
Description: Disable link poll mode
Default: Enable link
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Note:
This keyword is used to disable the Link Test Function on a 10BaseT
network connection only.
INT<interruptlevel>
Description: Set the interrupt level
Default: 5 or AUTO
Accepted values: Any valid interrupt value excluding 0, 1, 2, 6, 8, and 13
Note:
If this keyword exists, the driver will return an error when unable to
operate using the specified interrupt. If the keyword does not exist, the
default interrupt level will be 5 if Card Services is not present;
otherwise, the first available interrupt obtained from Card Services will
be used.
MEM <memory location>
Description: Maps to 4K host memory location
Default: C8000
Note:
When Card Services is not present (the only scenario in which this
keyword applies), the Trumpcard driver will require the 4K memory
window in order to determine the Trumpcard’s presence. If running a
memory manager (such as EMM386 or QEMM), make sure to exclude
the memory range used, i.e. X=C800-C8FF
PORT <I/O port>
Description: Set the I/O port
Default: 300 or AUTO
Accepted values: Any location within a 64 byte boundary (300 and up in
increments of 40, with the upper limit dictated by the individual machine)
Note:
If this keyword exists, the driver will return an error if unable to operate
using the I/O port specified. If the keyword does not exist, the default I/
O port will be 300 if Card Services is not present; otherwise, the first
available I/O port obtained from Card Services will be used.
NODE ADDRESS <nnnnnnnnnnnn>
Description: Station address used to override the default PROM value.
Default: None (driver uses PROM)
Accepted values: Valid hexadecimal for a Station Address according to
Ethernet pattern.
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PROTOCOL < named protocol > < protocol id > < frame type >
Description: Associate the named protocol with the protocol id
Default: Pre-defined Novell values
Accepted values: Refer to Novell documentation
SOCKET<socketnumber>
Description: Enable operation with PCMCIA socket indicated
Default: Auto
Accepted values: 1, 2, or Auto
Notes:
Specifying a socket number will limit the driver to only checking that
socket for the presence of a Trumpcard.
LOOK AHEAD SIZE <look ahead value>
Description: Set the look ahead size to pass to the protocol stack
Default: 18
Accepted value: Any even value between 18 and 256 inclusive
NET.CFGExample
An example of a possible NET.CFG file is as follows:
Link Driver OTCETH
FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
MEDIA 10BASET
EXCLUSIVE
DISLINK
INT 5
MEM D000
PORT 300
NODE ADDRESS 000079821660
PROTOCOL IPX 0 ETHERNET_802.3
LOOK AHEAD SIZE 120
SOCKET 1
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APPENDIX B – NDIS Keywords
The following NDIS keywords are supported by the Trumpcard NDIS
drivers. The keywords must be in the PROTOCOL.INI file under the
section with a DriverName = OTCETH$. If the keyword is not present the
default value shown will be assumed.
MEDIA= <media type>
Description: Media type selected by the driver
Default: AUTO
Accepted Values: BASE2 , BASET, AUTO
Note:
If you are using the dual media Trumpcard network PC Card, setting
this keyword to Base2 or BaseT will force that media type connection
only. By default, the driver will try to determine which media is
connected by first trying BaseT and then Base2.
MEM= <memory location>
Description: Maps to 4K host memory location
Default: 0xC800
Note:
When Card Services is not present (the only scenario in which this
keyword applies), the Trumpcard driver will require the 4K memory
window in order to determine the Trumpcard’s presence. If running a
memory manager (such as EMM386 or QEMM), make sure to exclude
the memory range used, i.e. X=C800-C8FF
EXCLUSIVE
Description: Put Trumpcard in LAN only mode
Default: Multi-mode
Note:
If the Trumpcard is a multi-function card, specifying this keyword will
disable the other function as long as the network driver is loaded. If
the other function is already in use, the driver will report an error.
DISLINK
Description: Disable link poll mode
Default: Enable link
Note:
This keyword is used to disable the Link Test Function on 10BaseT
network connection only.
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INTERRUPT=<interruptlevel>
Description: Set the interrupt level
Default: 5 or AUTO
Accepted values: Any valid interrupt value excluding 0, 1, 2, 6, 8, and 13
Note:
If this keyword exists, the driver will return an error if unable to operate
using the specified interrupt. If the keyword does not exist, the default
interrupt level will be 5 if Card Services is not present; otherwise the
first available interrupt obtained from Card Services will be used.
IOBASE= <I/O port>
Description: Set the I/O port
Default: 300 or AUTO
Accepted values: Any location within a 64 port boundary (300 and up in
increments of 40, with the upper limit dictated by the individual machine)
Note:
If this keyword exists, the driver will return an error if unable to operate
using the specified I/O port. If the keyword does not exist, the default I/
O port will be 300 if Card Services is not present; otherwise the first
available I/O port obtained from Card Services will be used.
NETADDRESS= <‘nnnnnnnnnnnn’>
Description: Station address used to override the default PROM value.
Default: None ( driver uses PROM)
Accepted values: Valid hexadecimal for a Station Address according to
Ethernet pattern.
SOCKET= <socket number>
Description: Enable operation with PCMCIA socket indicated
Default: Auto
Accepted values: 1, 2, or Auto
Note:
Specifying a socket number will limit the driver to only checking that
socket for the presence of a Trumpcard.
MAXTRANSMITS=<transmits>
Description: Maximum transmit queue blocks
Default: 4
Accepted values: Any value between 4-40 inclusive
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PROTOCOL.INIExample
An example of a possible PROTOCOL.INI file follows:
[protocolmanager]
DRIVERNAME=PROTMAN$
[stack]
DRIVERNAME=STACK$
BINDINGS=OSITECH_NIF
[ositech_nif]
DRIVERNAME=OTCETH$
MEDIA=BASET
MEM=0xD0000
EXCLUSIVE
DISLINK
INTERRUPT=5
IOBASE=0x300
NETADDRESS=’000079821660’
MAXTRANSMITS=24
SOCKET=1
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APPENDIX C – MESSAGES
WARNINGMESSAGES
Warning messages will result in the network driver being loaded into
memory, provided no error messages were reported. The driver will
use pre-defined defaults when warnings are issued; the user will be
informed of these defaults. Improper operation may result when
defaults are used.
MEDIA parameter is invalid: valid values are 10BASET, 10BASE2,
or AUTO; default - AUTO
SOCKET parameter is invalid: valid values are 1 or 2; default -
AUTO
MEM parameter is invalid: valid range is any hexademical address;
default-C8000
ERROR MESSAGES
Error messages will result in the network driver not being loaded into
memory. Correct the error condition and reload the network driver.
Failed to register with Multi-Function Manager
This error only occurs if the Multi-Function Manager is being used. The
network driver is unable to register a valid configuration with the Multi-
Function Manager. Registration could be disallowed for any one of
these reasons:
• The EXCLUSIVE keyword was used and the other function on the
Trumpcard is currently active.
• The IRQ or PORT keywords are used and either the IRQ or PORT
requested is unavailable.
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To correct this error, make sure that the requested resources (i.e. IRQ,
PORT or EXCLUSIVE) used do not conflict with other resources currently
in use.
PCMCIA adapter not found
The network driver has been unable to detect a PCMCIA adapter. A valid
PCMCIA adapter must be INTEL or Databook compatible. If your
computer does have a PCMCIA adapter but it is not recognized by the
network driver, use the Socket Services software provided by the computer
manufacturer to remedy this situation.
Failed to register with Card Services
This error only occurs if Card Services is detected. The network driver was
unable to register a valid configuration with Card Services. Registration
could be disallowed if the IRQ or PORT keyword is used and either the
IRQ or PORT requested is unavailable.
To correct this error, make sure that the requested resources i.e. IRQ, or
PORT do not conflict with other resources currently in use.
Failed to obtain IRQ
Failed to release IRQ
Failed to obtain I/O Port
Failed to release I/O Port
Failed to obtain Configuration
Failed to release Configuration
These errors are related to the obtaining and releasing of resources
needed to operate the network. For errors related to obtaining resources,
make sure that the I/O Port and IRQ requested is available for use by the
network driver. Errors related to releasing resources should not occur
under normal circumstances; if these errors occur, contact technical
support for assistance.
Unable to configure Trumpcard
The driver was unable to successfully configure the Trumpcard for network
operation.
Only supported on PCMCIA 2.x or higher Socket/Card Services
The OTCETH.xxx network driver will only support PCMCIA Socket and
Card Services software that comply with PCMCIA version 2.x or higher.
Contact your computer manufacturer or dealer for more details on how to
obtain a current version.
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The expected Tuple not found
The network driver has been unable to locate configuration information
needed to operate the network. Run the diagnostic software accompanying
the Trumpcard to correct this situation.
Must be an AT (.286) or higher system
The network driver requires that the computer, as a minimum, is a PC AT
(80286) or higher.
Hardware not responding
Run the diagnostic software accompanying the Trumpcard PC Card to
verify that the hardware is functioning properly.
No Media Cable Connected
The network driver was instructed to auto detect the media cable
connected, but no media connection was detected. If a media connection
does exist, run the diagnostics accompanying the Trumpcard to verify that
the hardware is functioning properly.
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ODI Specific Error Messages
MLID could not be unloaded, the operation was aborted
MLID could not register Protocol ID
This version of LSL is not supported
The frame type is already activated for frame
The node address was incorrectly specified in NET.CFG
An invalid keyword was specified in NET.CFG on line nnn
The frame type specified in the NET.CFG is not supported
The LSL is not loaded
The LSL has no more room for a board using Frame xxxxxxxxxx
The above error messages are specific to the Trumpcard Ethernet ODI
drivers. The error messages are self explanitory, and are only shown for
completeness.
NDIS Specific Error Messages
Media Parameter is Invalid
SocketParameterisInvalid
Mem Parameter is Invalid
NetAddress parameter is invalid
MaxTransmit parameter is invalid
Can not establish a unique name for driver
The above error messages are specific to the Trumpcard Ethernet NDIS
drivers. The error messages are self explanitory, and are only shown for
completeness.
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