IBM 16/4 Token-Ring - Manual (Page 20)

Note: If you experience any problems after loading the Novell NLM files,
check the Novell Web site to ensure that you have the current version
of these files.
4. In the directory where Novell is installed on your hard disk, enter server at the
DOS prompt to start the server.
5. At the server console prompt, enter load install.
6. From the Installation Options menu, select System Options and press Enter.
7. Select Edit STARTUP.NCF File and press Enter.
8. Add the following line to the STARTUP.NCF file:
Set Minimum Packet Receive Buffers = 48
Note: Increase the minimum packet receive buffers by 48 for each additional
adapter that is installed.
9. Press Esc and then answer Yes to save changes to the STARTUP.NCF file.
10. Select Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF File and press Enter. Edit this file and, after the
IPX internal net statement, include the following statements. (Replace
C:\SERVER.312\ with the location of the NetWare Server program.)
It is recommended for servers that the DataRate be set to M16 or M4, and
clients be set to Auto.
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\NBI31X
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\MSM31X
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\TOKENTSM
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\IBMTRPO NAME=IBMLS1 DATARATE=M16
BIND IPX TO IBMLS1 NET=<unique net number>
See “Appendix D. Novell NetWare Server driver parameters” on page 65 for a
complete list of parameters that can be specified on the LOAD IBMTRPO
command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
Press Esc and then answer Yes to save the new file to disk. Press Esc again
to return to the server console.
11. Shut down your server by entering down and then entering exit from the
server prompt.
12. Enter server to restart the server.
13. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
14. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working
correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:
v The device driver files are loading successfully. There are no error
messages.
v The adapter LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF. See
“Understanding the adapter LEDs and labels” on page 43.
If you experience problems, see “Chapter 4. Problem solving” on page 37.
For information concerning NetWare Server error messages, see “Appendix E.
Novell NetWare Server messages” on page 71.
Novell NetWare 4.11 Server
Before you start this installation, get the latest level of patches from Novell’s support
Web site at
http://support.novell.com and install them.
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