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IBM PC Servers/IBM PS/2 - LAN workstation using Novell with Ethernet

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
The following information is provided as an aid fro diagnosing typical problems experienced in the installation of Novell Netware in PS/2 LAN workstations using Ethernet Adapter/A. This information is not provided as instructions for hardware servicers to perform software installation.

Problem Isolation:
Customers experiencing software installation problems should be directed to their appropriate support or software point of sale.

Fix:
Installing Netware 286 Device Drivers:
The Ethernet Adapter/A option Diskette contains the following device drivers that are needed when using Novell Netware 286, Version 2.15 Revision C:
-- IBMETH.LAN
- IBMETHSH.LAN
- IBMETHAD.LAN
- IBMETHBD.LAN
- IBMETHCD.LAN
- IBMETHDD.LAN
- ETHER.RPL
After installing the device drivers, the LAN driver list must be updated to include the Ethernet adapter device drivers. A shell may then be generated for the workstation.
To update the driver list:
1. Start the SHGEN Utility Program (Instructions are provided in the Netware manual).
2. When the LAN driver option screen appears, select "Custom Configuration".
3. From the text menu, select "Load into List from LAN_ DRV???DISK."
4. When asked for a LAN_DRV??? diskette, insert the Ethernet adapter option diskette into the diskette drive.
5. When the message appears stating that the IBM drivers have been loaded, choose the "Select LAN Driver from List" option.
6. When the updated list appears, select the "IBM PS/2 Ethernet Adapter".
7. Save the selection.

Installing a Value Added Process (VAP):
Netware 286 also requires the VAP file RPL.VP1. This file provides Ethernet protocol support for the remote workstation. The RPL.VP1 can be obtained from the "Netwire" bulletin board.
To Install the RPL.VP1 File:
- Copy the RPL.VP1 file to the SYS:SYSTEM directory and reboot.
- Answer "Yes" when asked if you want to install VAP
- Follow any additional instructions that appear on your screen.

Installing Netware 386 Device Drivers:
The Ethernet Adapter/A option diskette contains the following device drivers that are needed when using Novell Netware 386, Version 3.1.
- IBMETHSH.LAN
- IBMETHR.LAN (The base drivers for Ethernet).
- ETHERRPL.NLM (The network loadable module which provides the RPL service to workstations.
After installing the device drivers, the LAN driver list must be updated to include the Ethernet adapter device drivers. A shell may then be generated for the workstation.
To Update the list:
1. Start the SHGEN Utility Program (Instructions are provided in the Netware manual).
2. When the LAN driver option screen appears, select "Custom Configuration".
3. From the text menu, select "Load into List from LAN_ DRV???DISK."
4. When asked for a LAN_DRV??? diskette, insert the ethernet adapter option diskette into the diskette drive.
5. When the message appears stating that the IBM drivers have been loaded, choose the "Select LAN Driver from List" option.
6. When the updated list appears, select the "IBM PS/2 Ethernet Adapter".
7. Save the selection.

Autoexec.ncf for Novell 386:
It is recommended that the autoexec.ncf file contains the following:
LOAD IBMETHR FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3 SLOT=<SLOT>
LOAD IBMETHR FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2 SLOT=<SLOT>
LOAD ETHERRPL
BIND ETHRPL TO IBMETHR [FRAME=ETHERNET_802.2]
BIND IPX TO IBMETHR [FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3] NET=<NETWARE>]
Note:
- In the above file text
"_" is an underline or underscore.
<SLOT> is the slot number of the ethernet card.
<Netware> is the network number for the adapter.

External Bridges:
- The bridge diskette should contain BRIDGE.EXE and RPLVP1.
- The file ETH.RPL should be present in the SYS:LOGIN directory on the workstation.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2COMM PSY2ADPT PSY2PROG
D/T8543 D/T8550 D/T8555 D/T8556
D/T8557 D/T8560 D/T8565 D/T8570
D/T8573 D/T8580 D/T8590 D/T8595
D/T9556 D/T9557 D/T9576 D/T9577
D/T9585 D/T9595

	Search Keywords	Ethernet, Miscellaneous, Netware
	Hint Category	Retain, NetWare
	Date Created	09-10-90
	Last Updated	02-02-99
	Revision Date	02-02-2000
	Brand	IBM PC, IBM PC Server
	Product Family	PS/2
	Machine Type	8550, 8555, 8556, 8557, 8560, 8565, 8570, 8573, 8580, 8590, 8595, 9556, 9557, 9576, 9577, 9595
	Model	Various
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H06671
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