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. See Making an installation disk for more information.
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. See the "NetWare Requester for OS/2" manual if you need help.
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 theE100BODI.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 a frame type mismatch or cable disconnect.
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\NETWARE\E100BODI.SYS
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 IPX E0 ETHERNET_802.2
PROTOCOL Values: e0=Ethernet_802.2
0=Ethernet_802.3
8137=Ethernet_II
8137=Ethernet_SNAP
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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. |