NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows User Guide

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Preparing to Install or Upgrade the NetWare Client Software
Preparing Client Workstations
NOTE: If you have a network connection already, type “NVER” in the PUBLIC directory at
the command line to view board settings.
It is important that you keep a record of the settings you use to configure the
network boards, because the NetWare Client installation program requires
specific information about the network board installed in each client
workstation.
Before loading the client installation program, record the values for the
following settings:
• Hardware interrupt
In most cases, you can use IRQ3 or IRQ5 for your network board if these are not
already used by COM2 and LPT2. If neither IRQ3 nor IRQ5 is available, see the
manufacturer’s documentation.
The following table shows the IRQ settings that are commonly used by other
devices, and the settings that might be available.
If you have Then
EISA or MCA
network boards
Run the workstation’s setup or reference program.
This program lists the values for your network board
settings.
ISA network
boards
Look at the network board itself to obtain the specific
settings. The documentation provided with your
network board will direct you where to find each
setting value.
PCI Local Bus
network boards
Run the workstation’s setup or reference program.
This program lists the values for your network board
settings.