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. XIRCOM CREDITCARD ETHERNET 10/100 Adapter
. XIRCOM REALPORT ETHERNET 10/100 ADAPTER
. Software Release
Version 1.75
August 14, 1998
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Thank you for purchasing your Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 or RealPort
Ethernet 10/100 Adapter. The drivers in this software release are compatible
with the following Xircom Ethernet 10/100 Adapters:
Product Name Model Number
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CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Upgradable CE3-10BT,CE3-10BC
CreditCard Ethernet 10/100-Ready CE3B-100BTX
RealPort Ethernet 10/100 RE-100BTX
Xircom has done everything to ensure that our adapters are compatible
with the widest range of notebook and laptop PCs possible. As a company,
we are committed to customer satisfaction and timely response to
the needs and concerns of our customers.
If you have compatibility issues related to your specific environment, or
require additional information, please refer to your Xircom User's Guide.
Remember to register your Xircom adapter to receive information about
future software upgrades and new products.
CONTENTS
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1) Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 Characteristics
2) Xircom RealPort Ethernet 10/100 Characteristics
3) Release Notes/Known Limitations
4) SNMP Agent
5) Xircom Customer Support
1) XIRCOM CREDITCARD ETHERNET 10/100 CHARACTERISTICS
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This release of the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 has the
following characteristics:
-Full suite of network driver support - Allows 10Mbps or 100Mbps
connection across a wide range of operating systems and networks.
Native 32-bit NDIS3 and NDIS4 driver support for Windows 95,
Windows 98 and Windows NT included.
-Windows 3.x installation program - Automatically installs ODI and
NDIS2 drivers in DOS and Windows 3.X.
-Auto-negotiates 10Mbps or 100Mbps network (models supporting
10Mbps and 100Mbps network speeds).
-SNMP network management agent included - Allows portable PC to be
managed using SNMP-based network management software.
-HotSwap support - Makes it easy to replace one card with another while
power is on; or to gracefully disconnect from the network.
-Models available:
RE-100BTX Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
with an integrated RJ45 connector
CE3B-100BTX (100Mbps Ready) Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
with a single cable connector
CE3-10BT (100Mbps Upgradable) Supports 10Base-T networks
CE3-10BC (100Mbps Upgradable) Supports 10Base-T, 10Base-2 networks
CE3CBL-100BTX (100Mbps Upgrade) Cable upgrade that provides
10Base-T/100Base-TX support for
CE3-10BT and CE3-10BC models
2) XIRCOM REALPORT ETHERNET 10/100 CHARACTERISTICS
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In addition to the characteristics described in Section 1,
the RealPort Ethernet 10/100 Adapter includes:
-An integrated 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connector. There are no
cables or pop-out jacks to loose or break.
3) RELEASE NOTES/KNOWN LIMITATIONS
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This release of the CreditCard/RealPort Ethernet 10/100 driver
software version 1.75 contains an updated suite of drivers which
improves compatibility and functionality.
New in the 1.7X Releases
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-Enhanced support for auto-negotiation with CE3, CE3B and
RE-100.
-Support for SystemSoft CardWizard for Windows NT 4.0.
Supported Environments
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With this release, the following environments are supported:
-NDIS3 Driver for Microsoft Windows NT (Ver. 3.50, 3.51, 4.0)
and Windows 95 (CE3.SYS)
-NDIS4 Driver for Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98 and
Windows NT 4.0 (CE3N4.SYS)
-DOS ODI Driver (CE3ODI.COM)
-DOS NDIS2 Driver (CE3NDIS.EXE)
-NDIS2 Driver for OS/2 (CE3NDIS.OS2)
-ODI Driver for OS/2 (CE3ODI.OS2)
-NetWare Server Driver (CE3ODI.LAN)
-Diagnostic test program (CE3TEST.EXE)
-Packet Driver (CE3PD.COM) is available for download from
the Xircom web site, www.xircom.com
Known Limitations
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-Full-duplex operation is only supported at 10Mbps. Full-duplex is
not supported at 100Mpbs. This has no effect on performance at
100Mbps. If the LineSpeed keyword is set to 100Mpbs and the LineMode
keyword is set to full-duplex, the LineMode keyword will be ignored.
Full-duplex at 10Mbps is only available when the adapter is connected
to a full-duplex capable switch or hub.
-In order to connect to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable terminating in a male
RJ-45 connector must be connected to a 100Mbps hub or switch. Check
with your LAN Administrator if you are not certain of your network
speed and infrastructure.
-The CE3 and in some cases the CE3B are not capable of negotiating to
10Mbps full-duplex mode. On these adapters, in order to operate in
full-duplex mode, the LineSpeed keyword must be set to 10Mbps and the
LineMode keyword must be set to Full Duplex. The Cable Type keyword
can be set to Auto Detect or 10BT/100BTX. The corresponding port
on the attached hub or switch should also be set to 10Mbps full-duplex.
-The CableType keyword has precedence over the LineSpeed and LineMode
keywords. If CableType is set to 10B2 (Coax), the LineSpeed and
LineMode settings will be ignored. The adapter will be configured for
10Mbps, half-duplex.
-If the CableType keyword is set to Auto Detect and a LAN cable is not
attached to the adapter when the machine boots, the adapter will be
configured for Coax, 10Mbps, half-duplex (this situation is applicable
to a CE3 with the 10BT LAN cable only). If you need to hot attach a
twisted pair cable after the adapter is started, set the CableType
keyword to twisted pair (TP).
-If a 10BT or 10B2 LAN Cable is attached to a CE3 adapter, the LineSpeed
setting will be ignored (i.e. the adapter will operate at 10Mbps
even if LineSpeed is set to 100Mbps).
-A 10BT LAN Cable, when attached to a 100Mbps only hub, will report link
(at the LED) but will fail to operate correctly (i.e. will be unable
to transmit and receive data).
-It is normal to see the link LED at both the LAN Cable and the hub
come on, then off, and then on again as the adapter attempts to
establish link. This situation will only occur with the CE3
(with the 10/100 LAN Cable) and early versions of the CE3B.
Additionally, this only occurs if the network cable is attached after
the host machine is powered-on or the network cable is removed and
then reinserted after power-up.
-If the network cable is attached after host power-up, the user may see
the collision LED on a 10Mbps hub go on for a short period of time. This
situation is applicable only to the CE3 (with the 10/100 LAN Cable) and
early versions of the CE3B.
-If "Link Integrity" is disabled, the LineSpeed and LineMode settings
will be ignored (i.e. the adapter will operate at 10Mbps, half-duplex).
-Xircom LAN cables are not hot swappable. If the Xircom LAN cable is
changed, the system must be rebooted. For example, if the Xircom 10BT
cable is replaced with the Xircom 10/100BTX LAN cable, the system
must be rebooted.
4) SNMP AGENT
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Xircom provides SNMP support for the CreditCard and RealPort Ethernet
10/100 Adapters.
If you wish to use the agent under Windows 95, follow these instructions:
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1. First install the Microsoft SNMP agent:
For Win95:
Control panel -> Network -> Add -> Service ->
either:
Microsoft -> SNMP Agent
or:
Have disk ->
WIN95CD\\admin\nettools\snmp
2. Then install the Xircom Extension agent:
Control panel -> Network -> Add -> Service ->
Have disk ->
3. Insert the Xircom Windows 3.X Installation Disk
Then select A:\
Select:
Xircom SNMP extension agent ->
OK
To use the agent under Windows NT, follow these instructions:
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1. First ensure that the NT network has been installed and
configured with:
-NWLINK IPX/SPX;
-TCP/IP (with SNMP Service);
2. For Windows NT:
Main -> Control panel -> Network -> Add Software ->
3. Select "Other" from the Add Network Software menu, click on
"continue"
4. Insert the Xircom 3.X Installation Disk and click OK
5. The "Xircom SNMP Mobile Extension Agent" appears in the Select
OEM Option window
6. Click OK and complete the installation
7. Reboot
5) XIRCOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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To obtain customer support for your Xircom product, please call or
send a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.
Access the Xircom TechLine quick-search database of problem
solutions at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
(N-8-1). Use ANSI for your terminal emulation (you must have
ANSI.SYS loaded on your system to use the Xircom KnowledgeLine).
Access the Xircom INFOSYS BBS at up to 14400 bps (33600 in the U.S.),
No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit (N-8-1). Use ANSI, TTY, or NONE for
your terminal emulation as the Xircom BBS PCs do not support
DEC VT-type terminal emulations.
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