LANtastic version 6.1 uses the DOS NDIS driver located in \NDIS.DOS. Use the following instructions (or those located in your LANtastic documentation) to install the LANtastic client software and the Adaptec DOS NDIS or ODI driver. Both DOS and Windows installation instructions are described below.

1. Insert the LANtastic Diskette #1 in your diskette drive and start the installation program by typing: a:\install.exe

2. After providing your registration information, select the LANtastic options you wish to install from the "Power Suite Features" selection screen.

3. From the "LANtastic Setup screen," select your Computer Name (must be unique), Maximum number of users that can access your machine at once, the installation directories for the LANtastic program and control files, specify whether you wish to share drives and printers, and then specify the LANtastic files you wish to install.

4. Set up any automatic drive connections on the "Connections Setup" screen.

5. On the "Universal Client Options" screen, specify if you want to access Windows NT, Windows 95, or Windows for Workgroups servers (using the SMB protocol), or Novell NetWare servers (using the NCP protocol).

NOTE: If you want to add Novell NetWare NCP support, you will need to select the "Artisoft Noderunner Adapter" in Step 8, and then, after finishing your installation, make configuration file changes manually, as described in the "Using NCP for Novell NetWare Connections" below.

6. On the "LANtastic Options" screen, specify whether you want support for HP JetDirect printers or Workstation Cache installed.

7. On the "Other Options" screen, specify if you want to install the Install Services (requires 25 MB of disk space).

8. On the "Network Adapter Setup" screen, choose the "Use NDIS driver for non-Artisoft adapter" option, and specify "javascript:void(null);" as the directory path to your NDIS driver. Next, place your Adaptec diskette in drive a:, and select the "Search" option.
Next, select "OK" to confirm your choice.

9. On the "LANtastic Setup Summary" screen, confirm all of your previous choices by selecting "Install."

10. You will be prompted for each LANtastic installation diskette sequentially so that all necessary files may be copied.

Upon completion of the file copy process, you will be prompted to reboot your system so that your installation can take effect.

When you install LANtastic for Windows, the DOS interface is also installed automatically.

1. Insert the LANtastic Diskette #1 in drive a:. Select Run from the Windows Program Manager File menu. Start the intallation program by typing: a:SETUP

2. Choose "Continue" from the "Welcome Screen" to view the "Registration Screen." Enter your registration information and choose "Yes."

3. The "LANtastic Power Suite Features Selection Screen" will appear. Select the options you wish to install (be sure to select the "LANtastic Network Operating System"), and then choose "Quick Install" (or "Custom Install" if you wish to install LANtastic's Windows NT (SMB) or Novell NetWare (NCP) support, or you want to enable the workstation Cache utility or enable HP JetDirect printer support). Select "OK" to go to the next screen.

4. The next screen will allow you to enter your computer name (must be unique), enable drive and printer sharing on your computer, specify whether you want to install online manuals (5 MB required), or change the default installation directory.

If you selected "Custom Install" in Step 3, you will also need to specify the maximum number of users that can connect to your computer, and the LANtastic files you wish to install. Make your choices and then select "OK."

5. The next screen will allow you to define one or more automatic connections to other computers or printers. Only the "Custom Install" option will allow you to set up automatic connections to Windows or Novell NetWare servers.

6. If you chose "Custom Install," the next three screens allow you to select custom options. The first allows you to enable connectivity to Windows (Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups) and Novell NetWare servers. The next allows you to enable HP JetDirect printer support. The third lets you configure the system as an installation server (requires 25 MB of disk space).

NOTE: If you want to add Novell NetWare NCP support, you will need to select the "Artisoft Noderunner Adapter" in Step 7, and then, after finishing your installation, make configuration file changes manually, as described in the "Using NCP for Novell NetWare Connections" below.

7. The next screen, "Network Adapter Setup," allows you to configure your network adapter. Select the "Use NDIS driver for non-Artisoft adapter" option. Insert your Adaptec diskette in drive a:, specify "javascript:void(null);" as the path to your NDIS driver, and select the "Search" option. Then, selct "OK."

8. At the "Setup Summary" screen, make any necessary changes to your selections, and choose "Install" to begin copying the LANtastic files to your system.

You will be prompted to install the LANtastic installation diskettes sequentially until all system files are copied.

Upon completion of the file copy process, you will be prompted to reboot your system so that your installation can take effect.

You must select the "Artisoft Noderunner Adapter" as your adapter during the LANtastic installation process to enable Novell NetWare NCP support. After the LANtastic installation is complete, follow the instructions below to manually edit your configuration files to replace the Artisoft Noderunner adapter with your Adaptec adapter.

1. Copy the EMPCI.COM DOS ODI driver from the \DOSODI directory on your Adaptec diskette to the \LANTASTI directory on your computer.

2. Using any text editor, edit the \LANTASTI\STARTNET.BAT file, and change:
NRODI
to:
EMPCI

3. Edit the NET.CFG file in your \LANTASTI directory, and replace the line:
LINK DRIVER NRODI
with:
LINK DRIVER EMPCI

Remove any references to PORT or INT from within the LINK DRIVER EMPCI section. Those parameters are not valid for your adapter.

4. Edit the STARTNET.CFG file in your \LANTASTI directory, and add the command NCP_SUPPORT under the [REDIR] section:
[REDIR]
NCP_SUPPORT

CONFIG.SYS

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS

LASTDRIVE=Z

FILES=100

DOS=UMB

DOS=HIGH

SHELL=C:\COMMAND.COM C:\ /E:1024 /P

SET TEMP=C:\TEMP

BUFFERS=30

DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\PROTMAN.DOS /I:C:\LANTASTI

DEVICE=C:\LANTASTI\EMPCI.DOS

AUTOEXEC.BAT

CALL C:\LANTASTI\STARTNET.BAT

STARTNET.BAT

@Echo off

C:

cd C:\LANTASTI

SET LAN_CFG=C:\LANTASTI

Echo ===== Begin LANtastic configuration =====

PATH C:\LANTASTI;%PATH%

SET LAN_DIR=C:\LANTASTI.NET

NETBEUI

AI-NDIS BIND_TO=EMPCI_NIF

AILANBIO @STARTNET.CFG

REDIR NAME @STARTNET.CFG

SERVER C:\LANTASTI.NET @STARTNET.CFG

rem If CONNECT.BAT exists, run it to set up connections.

IF EXIST CONNECT.BAT GOTO :CONNECT

rem Otherwise set up connections specified during install.

NET LPT TIMEOUT 10

GOTO :CONNECT_DONE

:CONNECT

Echo Setting up LANtastic connections from CONNECT.BAT

rem Build CONNECT.BAT like this: "NET SHOW/CONNECT > C:\LANTASTI\CONNECT.BAT"

rem (or run the batch file SETNET.BAT)

CALL CONNECT.BAT

:CONNECT_DONE

Echo ===== End LANtastic configuration =====

cd \

\LANTASTI\PROTOCOL.INI

[PROTMAN]

DriverName=PROTMAN$

Dynamic=Yes

Priority=NETBEUI

[NETBEUI_XIF]

DriverName=netbeui$

Sessions=6

NCBS=12

Bindings=EMPCI_NIF

LANABASE=1

[MS$DLC]

Drivername=msdlc$

bufqelements=128

dlcretries=5

stations=7

swap=0

;Change line below to saps=

saps=7

Bindings=EMPCI_NIF

[EMPCI_NIF]

DriverName=EMPCI$

;

;

See "\readme\ndis.txt" for a description of optional parameters