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TP 380/E - Installing the Infrared device driver for OS/2

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Note:
The on-line User's Guide of the ThinkPad 380/380E series on the web has been updated with the correct information on installing the Infrared device driver for OS/2. However, the User's Guide that is on your computer may still contain incorrect information. Please use the following instructions on installing infrared device driver for OS/2.

Procedures on Installing the Infrared Device Driver for OS/2

The infrared device driver for OS/2 supports networking over an infrared link with the IBM Multi-Protocol Transport Service (MPTS) software. It is installed as a Network Device Interface Specification Version 2 (NDIS2) compliant network adapter driver when you install and configure the MPTS networking software that comes with OS/2 Warp Connect, OS/2
Warp Server, or TCP/IP for OS/2. Refer to the respective networking software publication for installation procedures.
The README file on the Infrared Features Diskette II also contains additional information.

To install the infrared device driver:

1. Start OS/2.

2. Go to the OS/2 command prompt and insert the Infrared Features II Diskette into the diskette drive.

3. Type the following and press Enter.

A:\INSTALL2 /S:A:\ /T:x:<target_directory> /B:y:

where x is the target drive and "y" is the boot drive in which CONFIG.SYS exists.

Note:
For more information on installation procedures, read the networking software publications and the README file in the Infrared Features II Diskette.

To access the Infrared Features II Diskette, click on this doclink:

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Infrared

Date Created

22-01-98

Last Updated

03-04-98

Revision Date

02-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 380, ThinkPad 380E

Machine Type

2635

Model

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