a:\ndis2\readme.txt                     15-JAN-1996

This README file is for the NDIS2 DOS and NDIS2 OS/2 device 
drivers for Digital's Fast EtherWORKS 10/100 PCI adapter.

Supported adapters: DE500 
Device drivers: DE500.DOS and DE500.OS2

These device drivers comply with the NDIS 2.0.1 specification.  
The DE500 adapter and the NDIS2 drivers meet the networking 
needs of any Network Operation System (NOS) which adheres to the 
NDIS 2.0.1 specification.

This file contains information on the following topics:

	1. PROTOCOL.INI parameters 
	2. PATHWORKS V4.1 installation
	3. PATHWORKS V5.0 installation
	4. IBM OS/2 2.1 + LAN Server 3.X installation
	5. Microsoft LAN Manager 2.X installation 
	   (DOS and OS/2)

For information on installing the NDIS2 DOS driver with Windows 
for Workgroups, see the readme.txt in the WFW directory of this 
diskette.

***************************
* PROTOCOL.INI PARAMETERS *
***************************

Mandatory Parameters:  

    DRIVERNAME (range = DE500$, DE500_1$-DE500_3$; no default)

	This parameter must be DE500$ when only one DE500 adapter 
	is installed. DE500_1$ is required for the second adapter.
	
Optional Parameters:

	SPEED (range = 0, 10, 100; default = 0)
	This parameter can be used to tell the DE500 adapter what speed
	the network is operating at.  Setting the paramter equal to 0
	will enable the adapter's auto-sensing algorithm, allowing the
	adapter to automatically determine the speed of the network.
	Setting the parameter to either 10 or 100 will set the adapter
	to the speed desired AND disable the auto-sensing algorithm.

    PCI_CARD (range = 1 - 10;  default = 1)
	This parameter specifies which instance of the DE500 
	adapter to use. For example, setting to 3 will cause the 
	driver to use the 3rd DE500 card that the BIOS finds 
	independant of which PCI Bus it is on.

    NETADDRESS  (default = n/a)
	This parameter overrides the address stored in the on-board 
	Ethernet Address ROM.  For example:

		NetAddress = "08-00-2b-E1-07-8D"

    CAPTURE_EFFECT (range = 0,1; default = 0)
	Setting this paramter to one enables the resolution of the
	capture effect on the network.

    FLAGS (range = 0,1; default = 0)
	This parameter is used to modify operation of the driver
	for particular stack or application implementations.  Each
	bit within this value may have a meaning.  Currently only 
	bit 0 is defined.

	Bit 0   0 = NETADDRESS parameter changes the current 
		    station address ONLY in the service-specific
		    table (default).
		    This adheres to the NDIS2 specification.

			1 = NETADDRESS parameter changes the current
			and permanent station addresses in the service-
		    specific table.  This does not adhere to the
			NDIS2 specification.

	BURST_LENGTH (range 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32; default = 8)
	This parameter limits the adapter DMA burst size to the
	specified longwords.

	FULL_DUPLEX (range ON, OFF; default = OFF)
	Enables/Disables Full-Duplex (FDX) operation.  Note 
	for proper Full Duplex operation, the adapter must be 
	attached to a repeater or another adapter that 
	supports Full Duplex operation and has it enabled.


******************************
* PATHWORKS 4.1 INSTALLATION *
******************************

Manual Installation
-------------------
If PATHWORKS is already installed and configured and you do not 
wish to use the PATHWORKS installation program, perform the 
following steps manually to install the NDIS2 driver:

  1. Copy the DE500.DOS file from the driver installation diskette 
     (A:\NDIS2\DOS\DE500.DOS) to the C:\DECNET directory.

  2. Add the following line to CONFIG.SYS to load the driver:

	 DEVICE = C:\DECNET\DE500.DOS

  3. ADD the following to the end of the existing PROTOCOL.INI file 
     located in the DECNET directory. 

	 [DE500]
	 DRIVERNAME=DE500$
	
  4. Modify the [DATALINK] and [IPX4MAC] sections in PROTOCOL.INI 
     to change the value of the keyword BINDINGS = driverlabel to 
     BINDINGS = DE500.DOS


Automatic Installation Using the PATHWORKS Client Setup Diskettes
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Insert the PATHWORKS Client Setup diskette 1 of 2 in the floppy 
disk drive.

Run NETSETUP from that drive and follow the instructions until you 
reach the window labeled:       

	Select the network adapter type:

	      o Select "Ethernet" and press ENTER key.

	Select the Ethernet adapter:

	      o Select "Other NDIS" and press ENTER key.

	Enter full DRIVE:\PATH\FILENAME for NDIS driver:

	      o Type A:\NDIS2\DOS\DE500.DOS and press ENTER.

	Enter full DRIVE:\PATH\ for the PROTOCOL.INI stub:

	      o Type A:\NDIS2\DOS\ and press ENTER.

After you have performed these steps, PATHWORKS will copy the 
corresponding files from the driver diskette to the directory.


 Example of CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI for PATHWORKS 4.1
----------------------------------------------------------

      ----- CONFIG.SYS -----
      DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
      DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE 3072 RAM FRAME=E000
      DOS=HIGH,UMB
      DEVICE=C:\DECNET\laddrv.sys /D:4
      DEVICE=C:\DECNET\PROTMAN.SYS /I:C:\DECNET
      DEVICE=C:\DECNET\DE500.DOS
      FILES=30
      Buffers=40
      STACKS=9,256
      SHELL = C:\COMMAND.com   /P /E:1024
      lastdrive=z

      ----- PROTOCOL.INI -----
      [protocol manager]
      DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
      BINDINGS = DE500_NIF

      [DE500_NIF]
      DriverName   = DE500$

      [DATALINK]
      DRIVERNAME   = DLL$MAC
      LG_BUFFERS   = 16
      SM_BUFFERS   = 6
      OUTSTANDING  = 32
      HEURISTICS   = 0
      BINDINGS     = DE500_NIF


*******************************
* PATHWORKS V5.1 INSTALLATION *
*******************************

Automatic Installation Using the PATHWORKS Client Setup
-------------------------------------------------------
Insert the PATHWORKS Client Setup diskette 17 in your floppy 
drive.  Run SETUP from that drive and follow the instructions.
	
    1. From "Select Drive" screen       
	   Select Alt_N for Network
	   Select Decnet_Transport 

    2. Select "Other Adapter"
	   Example: "Other Adapter" Screen

	       Adapter Name: [Digital DE500]
	   NDIS Driver Path: [a:\ndis2\dos]
	   NDIS Driver File: [DE500.dos]
	   NDIS Driver Name: [DE500]
		 Other File: [        ]

	  Enter ALT_O

    3. Please insert the disk which contains file:
	   A:\NDIS2\DOS\DE500.DOS
	   
	   Insert Diskette <enter>
	   Re-insert SETUP diskette when prompted <enter>

    4. Is the adapter a token ring adapter?  [NO]

    5. "Verify Network Information" Screen
	    Example:

    Your Node Name:[LAB004]      Your Node Address: [4.711]
    Lan Manager Username:[ADMIN]
    Lan Manager Username:[********] (enter twice for verification)
    Server Name:[LAB001]    Server Node Address: [4.700]
    Service:[PWV51]

	    Enter password for service: [    ] (<enter> if none)

    6. "Edit Protocol.ini" Screen
	    Enter the correct Medium as displayed.  
	    TP, TP_FULL_DUPLEX
	   
	    ALT_S  to save.


    7.  The SETUP utility will auto connect you to your desired
	PATHWORKS client setup service.  Continue with the 
	instructions to complete the installation.


**********************************************
* IBM OS/2 2.1 + LAN SERVER 3.X INSTALLATION *
**********************************************

Installation using IBM LAN Adapter and Protocol Support (LAPS)
--------------------------------------------------------------
    1. In OS/2 open the OS/2 System window, the System Setup window 
       and the LAPS window.  If you are installing LAN Server for 
       the first time, LAPS is automatically started.

    2. Use arrow keys or mouse to select <Install> from the main 
       menu.

    3. Insert the Driver Distribution Diskette in the drive.  
       Enter <drive:\NDIS2\OS2> for the source directory.

    4. LAPS will copy the network drivers onto the system drive and 
       display a message saying <Installation Complete>. 
       Click on <OK>

    5. Select <Configure> from the LAPS main window.

    6. Select <Configure LAN transports> and <Continue>.

    7. Select DEC DE500 Adapter and add the driver to the current 
       configuration.  
	   
    8. Select the protocols used on your network.  See your network 
       administrator if you do not know what protocols are used.

    9. Select <OK> when completed.  Select Exit at the main LAPS 
       window and <Continue> at the Update Drives window.  Exit 
       LAPS, shut down OS/2 and reboot the machine.
	  
       Refer to the LAN Server installation guide for additional 
       directions on using LAPS.


*********************************************************
* MICROSOFT LAN MANAGER 2.X INSTALLATION (DOS AND OS/2) *
*********************************************************

Automatic installation using the LAN Manager setup program 
----------------------------------------------------------
(DOS and OS/2)

    1. In the \LANMAN directory, start the SETUP program.

    2. Select <Configuration> from the main menu.

    3. Select <Network Driver> from the configuration menu.

    4. Remove any old adapter using <Remove Configuration>.

    5. Select <Add Configuration>.

    6. Select <Other Drivers> and follow the directions.


Manual installation for DOS LAN Manager
---------------------------------------
If LAN Manager is already installed and configured and you do not 
wish to use the LAN Manager installation program, you must perform 
the following steps manually:

    1. Create DE500 driver directory

	   <DRIVE>:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500

    2. Copy the files 
	   \MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\DE500.DOS and 
	   \MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\PROTOCOL.INI 
       to the new directory.

    3. Copy the file \MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\NIF\DE500.NIF to the 
       directory

	   <DRIVE>:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\NIF

    4. Add the following to CONFIG.SYS to load the driver:

	DEVICE=<DRIVE>:\LANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\DE500.DOS

    5. Modify PROTOCOL.INI by appending the following information:

	   [DE500_NIF]
	   DRIVERNAME=DE500$

    6. Modify TCPIP_XIF and NETBEUI_XIF modules in PROTOCOL.INI by 
       changing the value of the bindings keyword.

	   from BINDINGS = driverlabel
	   to   BINDINGS = DE500_NIF


Manual installation for OS/2 LAN Manager
----------------------------------------
If LAN Manager is already installed and configured and you do not 
wish to use the LAN Manager installation program, you must perform 
the following steps manually:

    1. Create DE500 driver directory

	   <DRIVE>:\LANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500

    2. Copy the files 
	   \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\DE500.OS2 and 
	   \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\PROTOCOL.INI 
       to the new directory.

    3. Copy the file \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\NIF\DE500.NIF to the 
       directory

	   <DRIVE>:\LANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\NIF

    4. Add the following to CONFIG.SYS to load the driver:

	DEVICE=<DRIVE>:\LANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\DE500\DE500.OS2

    5. Modify PROTOCOL.INI by appending the following:

	   [DE500_NIF]
	   DRIVERNAME=DE500$

    6. Modify TCPIP_XIF and NETBEUI_XIF modules in PROTOCOL.INI by 
       changing the value of the bindings keyword.

	   from BINDINGS = driverlabel
	   to   BINDINGS = DE500_NIF
