The latest version of the Novell NetWare Requester for 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. 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.
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 a "fake" 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
Note: When using the 802.3 frame type, you MUST include a FRAME statement LISTED FIRST in the NET.CFG file.
For other command line keywords and parameters see COMMAND LINE KEYWORDS and PARAMETERS