                        3Com (R) Corporation
                   EtherDisk (R) Diskette for the
      3C90X Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL Bus Master NIC Family
               Artisoft LANtastic Installation Notes


Artisoft LANtastic Version 6.0
------------------------------
This procedure describes how to install Artisoft LANtastic 6.0 using the
3Com NDIS 2.01 driver EL90X.DOS.  To install LANtastic from the DOS prompt
or from Windows, follow these steps:


Installing from the DOS Prompt
------------------------------
1.  Insert Artisoft's LANtastic Install Disk 1 of 4 in the floppy drive.

2.  Type:

    INSTALL

    This launches Windows and starts the installation of LANtastic.

3.  Go to step 4 under the "Installing from Windows" procedure and
    continue with the remaining steps.  


Installing from Windows
-----------------------
1.  Launch Windows, if it is not already opened.  

2.  Select Run from the Windows File menu.

3.  Type:  

    A:\INSTALL

    If you are using a different drive, change the letter for that drive.

4.  Follow the instructions and answer the questions that appear. 

5.  Select NDIS Support for Network NICs in the Select Network NIC
    window.  

6.  When prompted, remove the LANtastic diskette, insert the EtherDisk 1
    diskette provided with the 3Com EtherLink XL and Fast EtherLink XL 
    NIC, and press [Enter].  

    The NDIS driver is copied to your hard drive from the A:\NDIS2\DOS
    directory.

7.  When prompted, reinsert the LANtastic Install Disk 1 in the drive.

8.  Answer the questions concerning your PC name and drives based on your
    configuration. 

                   
Changes and Additions to PC Startup Files
-----------------------------------------
The following lines are added or changed in these PC startup files:  
                  
                  
    AUTOEXEC.BAT File 
    -----------------
    call C:\LANTASTI\STARTNET.BAT


    CONFIG.SYS File 
    ---------------
    DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI
    DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\EL90X.DOS     


    PROTOCOL.INI File 
    -----------------
    [PROTMAN]
      DRIVERNAME = PROTMAN$
      DYNAMIC = YES

    [EL90X_NIF]
      DRIVERNAME = EL90X$ 


    STARTNET.BAT File 
    -----------------
    C:
    cd C:\LANTASTI

    SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI

    rem If LANtastic is disabled, skip everything.
    IF EXIST DISABLED GOTO :STARTNET_DONE

    @echo ===== Begin LANtastic configuration =====

    PATH C:\LANTASTI;C:\LANTASTI\NW;%PATH%
    SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET
    SET NWDBPATH=C:\LANTASTI\NW

    LOADHIGH AI-NDIS BIND_TO=EL90X_NIF

    AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG

    REDIR ACME1111CT @STARTNET.CF ======> Just an example !!!

    IF EXIST NOSHARE GOTO :NOSHARE
    SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG
    NET LOGIN \\ACME1111CT ======> Just an example !!!
    GOTO :CONTINUE

    :NOSHARE
    @echo LANtastic server was installed but turned off.

    :CONTINUE

    rem If CONNECT.BAT exists, run it to set up connections.
    IF EXIST CONNECT.BAT GOTO :CONNECT

    rem Otherwise set up connections specified 
    rem  during install.

    NET LOGIN/wait \\ABC        ======> Just an example !!!
    NET USE D: \\ABC\C-DRIVE    ======> Just an example !!!
    NET LPT TIMEOUT 10
    GOTO :CONNECT_DONE

    :CONNECT
    @echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT
    rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this: 
    rem        "NET SHOW/BATCH > C:\LANTASTI\CONNECT.BAT"
    rem   (or run the batch file SETNET.BAT)
    call CONNECT.BAT

    :CONNECT_DONE
    NET POSTBOX

    @echo ===== End LANtastic configuration =====

    :STARTNET_DONE
    cd \


    SYSTEM.INI File (Windows)
    -------------------------
    [boot]
    shell=progman.exe
    network.drv=C:\LANTASTI\LANTNET.DRV

    [boot.description]
    network.drv=LANtastic for Windows Version 6.00

    [386Enh]
    network=*vnetbios,C:\LANTASTI\LANTASTI.386

    [network drivers]
    netcard=EL90X.DOS 

    [LANtastic]
    Comment=Add 1 Network_IRQ per NIC, specify correct Irq values.
    Network_IRQ=15           


    WIN.INI  File (Windows)
    -----------------------
    [windows]
    spooler=no
    load=NWPOPUP.EXE C:\LANTASTI\WNET.EXE
    run=C:\LANTASTI\MKWGROUP.EXE


LANtastic 7.0, Windows 3.1x Installation Procedure
--------------------------------------------------
1.  Insert the LANtastic 7.0 CD-ROM or diskettes into the appropriate drive.

2.  Choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager and type:

    A:\SETUP
    
    The drive letter should correspond to the letter of the drive you are 
    installing LANtastic from.
    
3.  Follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, complete all 
    registration information, serial number and verification key, and other 
    information that identifies your computer on the network.

4.  If you want to configure your PC as a server as well as a client to the 
    rest of your network, check the box next to the option Share This 
    Computer's Drives and Printers (Run Server) in the LANtastic 7.0 Setup 
    window.  If you leave the box unchecked, your PC will be configured as 
    a client only.

5.  Install other options in the same way, by checking the box next to the 
    option you want to install. Other options include:

     -  Allow Connections to Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95
     -  Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers
     -  Enable HP JetDirect Printer Support
     -  Modem Sharing Options
     -  TCP/IP Support
     -  Internet Gateway Service
     
     NOTE:  The option Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers works 
            only with Artisoft NodeRunner adapters.  If you choose this 
            option, you will be unable to choose any other type of adapter 
            to install. You must deselect this option in order to install 
            the driver for the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC.

6.  To install the NDIS driver for the Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC, 
    proceed as follows:

    a.  Select Use NDIS Driver for Non-Artisoft Adapter.

    b.  Type the letter of your floppy drive and insert the 3Com Fast 
        EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL  EtherDisk 1 diskette into the drive.

    c.  Click Search.

        The name of your 3Com EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC appears at the 
        top of the LANtastic 7.0 Setup window.

    d.  Click OK to confirm this selection.

    e.  Click Install to copy the LANtastic files to your hard disk.

7.  Click Restart the Computer at the end of the installation.

    This closes Windows and reboots your PC.  LANtastic should be installed 
    and configured when you start Windows.  For additional information on 
    setting up shares and using LANtastic, refer to your Artisoft LANtastic 
    User's Manual.

LANtastic 7.0 Windows 95 Installation Procedure
-----------------------------------------------
The Windows 95 installation of LANtastic 7.0 differs somewhat from the 
Windows 3.1x installation. The reason is that Windows 95 installs and 
configures your 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC automatically.  
LANtastic retrieves the NIC driver information from Windows 95 without 
the need for user intervention.

To install and configure LANtastic 7.0 under Windows 95, proceed as follows:

1.  Insert the LANtastic 7.0 CD-ROM or diskettes into the appropriate drive.

2.  Click Start on the task bar.

3.  Select Run. . . and then type:
    
    A:\SETUP
    
    The drive letter should correspond to the letter of the drive you are 
    installing LANtastic from.

4.  Follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, complete all 
    registration information, serial number and verification key, and other 
    information that identifies your computer on the network.

5.  If you want to configure your PC as a server as well as a client to 
    the rest of your network, check the box next to the option Share This 
    Computer's Drives and Printers (Run Server) in the LANtastic 7.0 Setup 
    window.  If you leave the box unchecked, your PC will be configured as 
    a client only.

6.  Install other options in the same way, by checking the box next to 
    the option you want to install. Other options include:

     -  Allow Connections to Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95
     -  Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers
     -  Enable HP JetDirect Printer Support
     -  Modem Sharing Options
     -  TCP/IP Support
     -  Internet Gateway Service
     
     NOTE:  The option Allow Connections to Existing Novell Servers works 
            only with Artisoft NodeRunner adapters.  If you choose this 
            option, you will be unable to choose any other type of adapter 
            to install. You must deselect this option in order to install 
            the driver for the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC.

7.  Click Restart the Computer at the end of the installation.

    This closes Windows 95 and reboots your PC.  Your NIC configuration will 
    be incorporated into LANtastic automatically from your Windows 95 setup.
    For additional information on setting up shares and using LANtastic, 
    refer to your Artisoft LANtastic User's Manual.

                                
              (%VER LANTASTK.TXT - Artisoft LANtastic v1.0h)
