Using IBM LAN Client V2.1 with Racore Token Ring Adapters

Support Bulletin: 6060

Supported Adapters: 8113, 8115, 8116, 8117, 8118, 8119, 8134, 8154, 8158

Abstract

This document shows how to modify IBM’s LAN Client for use with Racore’s Token Ring adapters.

What you need...

  • Your Racore adapter properly installed in your computer.

  • You will need at least V4.31 of RCPTR386.LAN and the modified file N8022.IBM. You can download them here.

  • The IBM LAN Client Software.

How to do It...

  1. Install the IBM LAN Client software, selecting the IBM Auto 16/4 ISA Adapter during the installation. This driver will be replaced later by the Racore driver. Select all necessary protocols required for your network. After the installation is complete, proceed to the next step without rebooting your machine.

  2. Edit your STARTNET.BAT file (usually in the LNCLIENT directory), by replacing the lines:

    LOAD TOKEN FRAME=TOKEN-RING

    LOAD TOKEN FRAME=TOKEN-RING_SNAP

    with these lines:

    LOAD RCPTR386 FRAME=TOKEN-RING

    LOAD RCPTR386 FRAME=TOKEN-RING_SNAP

    Note: If you are using a Racore ISA adapter you must add the PORT=*** parameter where *** is your ISA adapters port address. If you are using multiple PCI adapters, add the SLOT=# parameter where # represents the PCI slot number.

  3. Edit your NET.CFG file (usually in the LNCLIENT directory), by replacing the word TOKEN in any bind statements with RCPTR386.

  4. Copy the files N8022.IBM and RCPTR386.LAN (provided above) into your LNCLIENT directory. If you are prompted to overwrite any files confirm yes and then reboot your computer.