README.DOC

         NDIS Dirver Installation Guide for DEC PATHWORKS Client
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Introduction
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    This document describes the procedure to install DEC PATHWORKS client
    driver for Genius LAN GE2500III PCI Ethernet Adapter.

    These drivers conform to the Network Driver Interface Specification
    (NDIS 2.01) defined by Microsoft/3Com.


Installation Procedures
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    The Genius LAN GE2500III PCI Ethernet Adapter is assumed to have
    been installed in your computer and physically connect to the
    network,  and the DEC "PATHWORKS for DOS" is assumed to be installed
    on your hard disk.

    1. Insert the DEC PATHWORKS Client Setup Disk #1 into yor floppy
       driver (A or B).

    2. Under DOS prompt, type "NETSETUP" <Enter>.

    3. Unless you have an LK250 keyboard, Select "NO".

    4. Select the DECNETT transport option and press <Enter>.

    5. Insert the DNET TRNSPRT disk #1 into floppy driver.

    6. Specify the destination driver letter (C or D).

    7. Are you creating an initial workstation diskette? Select "NO".

    8. Type the Node Name and Address (i.e. Node Number), Press <Enter>.

    9. Type the Server Name and Address (i.i. Node Number), Press <Enter>.

   10. Select "Ethernet" when prompt " Select the network adapter type".

   11. Select "(Other NDIS)" when prompt "Select the network adapter".

   12. Enter full path and driver name for NDIS driver.

        A:\PATHWORK\PCIND.DOS  or  B:\PATHWORK\PCIND.DOS

   13. If they are all accurate, select "WRITE KEY DISK" to start insta-
       llation. Follow all prompts till completion.

   14. At the configuration screen, press F10 to return DOS prompt.

   15. Unsing text editor to edit PROTOCOL.INI at DECNET sub-directory and
       CONFIG.SYS under root directory as following.


    --- Sample CONFIG.SYS file ---

          :
        DEVICE=C:\DECNET\PROTMAN.SYS /I:C:\DECNET
        DEVICE=C:\DECNET\PCIND.DOS
        LASTDRIVE=V
          :


    --- Sample PROTOCOL.INI file ---

          :
        [IPX4MAC]
        DRIVER = IPX$MAC
        BINDINGS = RTL8029_NIF

        [DATALINK]
        DRIVERNAME DLL$MAC
        LG_BUFFERS = 16
        SM_BUFFERS = 6
        OUTSTANDING = 32
        HEURISTICS = 0
        BINDINGS = RTL8029_NIF
        NI_IRQ = 3                     ; Specify IRQ level used by adapter

        [RTL8029_NIF]
        DRIVERNAME = PCIND$


    --- Sample AUTOEXEC.BAT file ---

          :
        @CALL \DECNET\STARTNET
          :