Avaya Communication Spring 2001
Avaya Wireless PCI Adapter Software Version: 5.02b
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This README.TXT covers information that was not yet known
or available when the user documentation shipped with this
product was written. This text file includes update
information, additional installation instructions, limitations
to the current version of the product, and suggestions to
solve known issues or problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
4. INSTALLATION NOTES
5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
6. KNOWN ISSUES
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
1.1 Description
This software is designed to install the Avaya Wireless PCI
adapter in Microsoft Windows 95, NT v4.0 & 2000 operating
systems.
You do not need to install this PCI enabler if you are
running a Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me.
This software for the Avaya Wireless PCI adapter card
is officially released and supported software of
Avaya Communication Inc.
1.2 Software Components
DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE FOR MS-WINDOWS 98 AND/OR ME
OPERATING SYSTEMS.
INSTALLATION OF THE CORRECT DRIVERS FOR THESE OPERATING
SYSTEMS IS DONE AUTOMATICALLY BY THE MS-WINDOWS 98/ME
OPERATING SYSTEM ITSELF.
The software for NT 4.0 Avaya Wireless PCI Enabler comprises
The following components:
\Win_NT\SETUP.EXE installation program
\Win_NT\SETUP.INI installation file
\Win_NT\setup.ins installation file
\Win_NT\setup.lid installation file
\Win_NT\_SETUP.DLL installation file
\Win_NT\_INST32I.EX_ installation file
\Win_NT\_ISDEL.EXE installation file
\Win_NT\_sys1.cab system cabinet file
\Win_NT\_user1.cab user cabinet file
\Win_NT\DATA.TAG data tag file
\Win_NT\data1.cab data cabinet file
\Win_NT\lang.dat language file
\Win_NT\layout.bin disk layout file
\Win_NT\os.dat system file
The software for Windows 95 comprises the following file:
\Win_95\PCMCIA.INF information for hardware install
The software for Windows 2000 comprises the following file:
\Win_2000\lucent2k.reg registry file
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Operating System
The software and/or drivers provided with this ZIP file
can be installed on the operating systems Windows 95,
Windows NT version 4.0, SP4 or higher or Windows 2000.
2.2 Free Disk Space
To install and run the software you will need 29 kB of
free disk space for the enabler and 100 kB of free disk
space for the Avaya Wireless PC Card driver.
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3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
3.1 Version 5.00.
Version 5.00 is the initial release of this software,
allowing you to install the WaveLAN/PCI Enabler in
MS-Windows NT v4.0 and WIN95 environments only.
Please consult the Avaya website (http://www.Avaya.com)
for a newer version of the PCI Enabler
software (version 5.00 or higher).
3.2 Version 5.02
Support for TI-1410 PC Card Controller added.
Windows 2000 support added.
Windows 95 support enhanced. Enabler not needed anymore,
an INF file is provided instead.
Quick installation instruction provided in PDF file.
3.3 Version 5.02b
The software is placed in different directories for the
different Operating Systems. No change in the support
files themselves.
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4. INSTALLATION NOTES
Quick installation instructions are provided in the
PCI_Help.pdf Adbobe Acrobat file.
Installation procedures are described in the flyer for
Avaya Wireless PCI adapter that came with your Avaya
Wireless PCI product. Please refer to this document for
information about installing and configuring your
Avaya Wireless product.
Optionally, you can retrieve a copy of this document
from the Avaya website (http://www.Avaya.com).
You can download the documentation in Adobe's Acrobat
Portable Document Format (PDF). To view or print PDF
files you will need the freeware Acrobat Reader that
can be downloaded from the Adobe Web Site
(http://www.adobe.com/acrobat).
4.1 Installation Notes for MS-Windows 95, 2000 and NT
Please refer to the Avaya Wireless User's Guide for
the description of the software installation. This section
contains additional information and corrections only.
4.2 I/O Port conflicts under MS-Windows 95, 98, and NT
When your Avaya Wireless Card's installation completed
successfully, but it does not become operational (Client
Manager reports "WaveLAN card not operational"), you are
advised to try a different I/O Port value.
The Windows Resource Manager does not always detect a
conflict. This problem has been noticed under
Windows 95 OSR 0, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0.
4.3 IRQ conflicts under MS-Windows 95, 98, and NT
When your Avaya Wireless Card's installation completed
successfully, and Client Manager reports "Connected to
Infrastructure Network" or "Connected to Independent
Network", but your station can not communicate with
the network, you are advised to try a different IRQ
(Interrupt) value.
The Windows Resource Manager does not always detect
a conflict.
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5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
At the time of release of this software, no know
problems remain to be solved.
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6. KNOWN ISSUES
At the time of release of this software, there were no
known problems that remain to be solved.
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7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
7.1 Finding Information
On the Avaya Web Site you can find the most recent
device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and
user documentation.
World Wide Web: HTTP://WWW.AVAYA.COM/support
7.2 Contact Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this
product, or would like information about our other
Avaya Wireless products, please contact your local Authorized
Avaya Wireless Reseller or Avaya Communication Sales office.
When contacting Avaya Wireless Technical Support, please use
the Problem Report Form and send it to us by Fax or
E-Mail. The Problem Report Form 'REPORT.TXT'
(Plain text format) is included with the CD that comes
with the Avaya Wireless PC Card.
Alternatively, you can download the Problem Report Form
from the Avaya Web Site.
Include Product Name, Serial Number and software
version number with each request to help the Avaya Wireless
Support Group helping you.
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