XIRCOM CARDBUS ETHERNET 10/100+MODEM 56 Adapters
Software Release Version 3.12
November 16, 2000
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Thank you for purchasing your Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem
56 Adapter. Xircom has done everything to ensure our
adapters are compatible with the widest range of portable PCs
possible. As a company, we are equally committed to customer
satisfaction and timely response to the needs and concerns of our
customers.
The drivers in this software release are compatible with the
following Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Adapters:
Product Name Model Number
------------ ------------
CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 CBEM56G-100
RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 RBEM56G-100
RealPort2 Cardbus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 R2BEM56G-100
For the latest information on all Xircom products, please visit
the Xircom Website at: www.xircom.com
Documentation for using the CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 in
DOS, Windows 3.X, OS/2 or using the 32-bit ODI driver can be found
in the HELPDOCS.HLP file on the Xircom CD-ROM.
DISCLAIMER
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO THE CBEM, RBEM and
R2BEM, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. CBEM, RBEM AND R2BEM USE THE EXACT
SAME DRIVER SOFTWARE.
ALL REFERENCES TO WINDOWS 95 ARE SPECIFIC TO WINDOWS 95 OSR2
(VERSION 950B OR LATER), UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
CONTENTS
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1) Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Characteristics
2) What's New in the 3.12 Software Release
3) Using CBEM in Windows 95
4) Notes on Card Services
5) Release Notes/Known Limitations
6) Using the CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM in Windows 2000
7) Machine Specific Notes
8) Creating a Disk Install
9) SNMP Agent
10) SCO UNIX Support
11) Linux Support
12) Xircom Technical Support
1) Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 CHARACTERISTICS
===========================================================
This release of the Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 has
the following characteristics:
10/100Mbps connectivity - Allows portable PCs equipped with a
CardBus slot to connect to 100Base TX Ethernet networks to take
advantage of higher network bandwidth. See model descriptions below
for additional information.
The CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 takes advantage of the PCI-
based 32-bit bus provided by the CardBus slot. This eliminates the
bottleneck of a 16-bit bus, thus providing high-performance 100Mb
networking.
CBEM includes Xircom's second generation CardBus technology for
improved performance and power management.
NWay auto-negotiation of 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet connection rate.
Upon initialization, the adapter will automatically adopt the
speed of the network port to which it is attached, allowing it to
be used seamlessly on either 10Mbps (10Base-T) or 100Mbps (100Base-
TX) network segments.
Utilizes 56K modem technology, which allows access to information
and e-mail on corporate networks, the Internet, and other online
services at speeds up to 56Kbps over standard phone lines. K56
technology enables speeds up to 56Kbps when data is downloaded.
Upstream data sent from the user travels at the standard V.34
rate. The modems at both ends of the connection must support 56K
protocols (v.90/K56Flex) in order to achieve 56Kbps speeds.
Support for using a second PC Card at the same time as the Xircom
CardBus adapter in any version of Windows 95 OSR2 or later (CBEM
and R2BEM only). See machine specific notes for limitations.
Support for using a second PC Card at the same time as the Xircom
CardBus adapter in Windows NT 4.0 (CBEM and R2BEM only).
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 and
Windows NT 4.0 is included. An NDIS5 driver is included for use
with Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
Includes Xircom's Battery save (TM) technology. When the LAN cable
is disconnected from the adapter, the CBEM56G-100 automatically
puts the LAN circuitry into a low power state. When the LAN cable
is reattached, it automatically powers itself back up.
Advanced power management capabilities including Wake on LAN,
Magic Packet, and support for the ACPI and CardBus Power
Management Specifications. However, current operating systems
lack support for these features. Support was not included in
Windows 98 Service Release 1, and is not expected in the initial
release of Windows 2000 for either CardBus or PC Card (PCMCIA)
adapters. Xircom will provide updated drivers for Windows 2000
when appropriate.
Xircom software is included that enhances the ability of Windows
95 OSR2 (950B) and later to support CardBus multifunction devices.
Other Xircom software utilities provided in this release include:
A Windows LAN diagnostic program.
A Windows Modem diagnostic program.
A Windows Modem informational and management program.
SNMP network management agent included - Allows a portable PC to
be managed using SNMP-based network management software.
Models available:
CBEM56G-100BTX: Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX with a
single cable connector.
RBEM56G-100BTX: Supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX with an
integrated RJ45 connector.
R2BEM56-100BTX: Supports both 10base-T and 100Base-TX with an
integrated RJ45 connector.
2) WHAT'S NEW IN THE 3.12 SOFTWARE RELEASE
==========================================
-New automatic driver selection for Windows 95, 95, NT 4.0, and
Windows 2000. See Section 5 below.
-Improved NT 4.0 installation. See Section 5 below.
-Improved support for the newest Toshiba laptops.
-Improved DOS driver resource scan
-Improved automatic NDIS driver selection.
-The CBEDIAG diagnostic utility now supports Windows Millennium
and Windows 2000.
-NWay auto-negotiation is now user-configurable. See Section 5
below
-Revised advanced driver keywords.
-Added support for 802.1Q network traffic prioritization via a new
keyword, PacketPriority.
-An updated version of the Realview utility is now included.
Documentation for all features are included in the Realview
built-in context sensitive help
3) USING CBEM IN WINDOWS 95
============================
Using CBEM in Windows 95 versions 950 and 950A
----------------------------------------------
The software in this release DOES NOT include support for Windows
95 versions 950 and 950A. A separate set of drivers specifically
designed for use with Windows 950 and 950A is contained in the
download file "XBEM_1B.EXE, which is available from the "Hot
Fixes" section on the Xircom web site downloads page, for the
CBEM/RBEM.
Xircom Enhancements for Windows 95 OSR2 (950B)
----------------------------------------------
Windows 95 version OSR2 (950B) and later support Plug and Play of
CardBus devices. However, OSR2 may have problems properly
allocating resources to some CardBus multifunction (Ethernet +
Modem) devices. CBEM includes software which enhances the ability
of Windows 95 OSR2 and later to support CardBus multifunction
devices. This support is implemented in the NDIS3/NDIS4 drivers
(CBE.SYS/CBEN4.SYS) and CBMFFIX.EXE.
CBMFFIX.EXE is a Xircom program that helps Windows 95 OSR2
configure and use CBEM. It is launched automatically at the end of
the adapter's installation. The only indication that it has run
will be a dialog box telling the user to reboot to complete the
installation.
On some machines, the program may detect that particular VXD files
from Microsoft are out of date. Also, on some computers, it is
possible that the files may not be reported as out-of-date, but
the adapter may not fully function after installation (for
example, the network side may function but the modem will not).
If the warning appears or such symptoms are encountered, it may be
necessary to obtain more recent versions of these files. The
specific files are:
CBSS.VXD
PCI.VXD
PCCARD.VXD
Microsoft has made available a program to automatically update
these files. Before using this program, it is IMPORTANT TO BACK
UP YOUR CURRENT COPIES of these files (normally located in
C:\windows\system) to another directory or to a floppy disk.
Microsoft's update program does not back up these files and cannot
be reversed without manually locating and recopying these files to
your machine.
This update is available on the Microsoft Web site, currently at:
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows95/downloads/contents/WURecommende
d/ S_WUServicePacks/PCCard/Default.asp
In order to function with Windows 95 OSR2, CBMFFIX places a
"forced configuration" onto the slot the card is inserted into.
Once this forced configuration is applied, no other card can be
inserted into that slot. However, the CBEM adapter can still be
removed and reinserted into the same slot while the laptop is
running. The adapter should not be installed into the other slot.
The forced configuration on the slot can be removed at a later
time by running CBMFFIX manually. See the section below titled,
"Removing the Forced Configuration."
A log of the forced configuration data can be found in the
Windows\System directory in a file called CBMF.LOG. This log also
contains the VXD file versions currently installed in the system.
Removing the Forced Configuration
---------------------------------
The forced configuration on the slot can be removed by running
CBMFFIX.exe manually. It can be found in the Windows\System
directory. When double-clicked, the CBMFFIX displays a dialog box
describing the forced configuration information. Each CardBus
socket is displayed along with its Status (either Plug&Play or
Locked), and whether a Xircom card is currently inserted. Forced
configurations may be removed either from each socket individually
(by selecting the individual locked socket and clicking on the
Remove Lock button) or all at once with the Remove All button.
This should be done before performing an upgrade from 95OSR2 to
Windows 98 or Windows 2000.
Known Limitations in Windows 95 OSR2
------------------------------------
Under Windows 95 OSR2, once CBEM is installed, no other card can
be inserted into the slot into which CBEM was installed. However,
CBEM can be removed and reinserted into the same slot while the
laptop is running. The adapter should not be installed into the
other slot, or a forced configuration will be applied to both
slots, and other PC Cards may not be usable. If this happens, see
the section above titled "Removing the Forced Configuration" for
instructions on how to remove it.
Windows 95 may fail to load CBEM when Windows 95 comes out of
Suspend/Resume. To make CBEM load in this situation, click on the
PC Card (PCMCIA icon) in Control Panel, highlight the adapter and
click on Stop. Next, eject CBEM and then re-insert it. CBEM will
now load.
There may be machine specific issues with certain computers. See
Section 9, "Machine Specific Notes", for further information.
Upgrading from Windows 95 OSR2 to Windows 98
--------------------------------------------
If CBEM is installed in Windows 95 OSR2 and you are upgrading to
Windows 98, the CBMFFIX is not needed and the "forced
configurations" it creates must be removed. See the section above
titled "Removing the Forced Configuration" for instructions on how
to remove it.
4) NOTES ON CARD SERVICES
=========================
Note: With this release Xircom has implemented automatic driver
selection and installation for all supported Windows versions,
including Windows NT 4.0 with supported versions of third- party
card services. No special installation procedures are now
required, nor do special purpose drivers need to be selected for
NT card services. For all installations under Windows 95 OSR2 (or
better), Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium, and
Windows 2000, the drivers may be found by pointing to the root of
the CD-ROM, or of floppy diskette 2.
Windows 95 OSR2 and Third Party Card Services
---------------------------------------------
Phoenix Card Manager for Windows 95 OSR2: The Phoenix software
must be de-installed prior to running CBEM. See the Phoenix README
file for instructions on de-installing the software. Xircom has
tested with Phoenix version 4.00.48.
SystemSoft CardWorks for Windows 95 OSR2: This software is
compatible with CBEM. No special instructions are necessary.
Xircom has tested with versions 5.32.11, 5.32.12 and 5.32.20.
Windows NT 4.0 and Third Party Card Services
--------------------------------------------
The Xircom Ethernet CardBus + Modem 10/100 Adapter supports manual
installation under Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Plug and Play
installation and hot swapping of CardBus adapters are not directly
supported by Windows NT, but may be supported through third-party
Card and Socket services software.
Some Windows NT 4.0 installations include third party Card and
Socket Services software designed to improve PC Card installation
and to support hot swapping. In addition to its standard NDIS3 and
NDIS4 drivers, Xircom has also developed CBENT.SYS and
CBMODEMN.SYS to provide additional support for Phoenix and Softex
Card and Socket Services software.
With this release, the RealPort CardBus Ethernet + Modem Adapter
supports the following Windows NT 4.0 Card and Socket Services
software:
Card Executive for NT 4.0 from Phoenix Technologies
---------------------------------------------------
Support for Phoenix Card Services are provided by the special Card
and Socket Services drivers CBENT.SYS and CBMODEMN.SYS. These
will be automatically selected and installed if your computer uses
Card Executive.
1. Boot your machine. Insert the CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56
Adapter into the CardBus PC Card slot.
2. Once the Card Services software has detected the adapter,
follow the onscreen installation instructions for your Card and
Socket Services software. Insert the Xircom driver CD-ROM or
floppy diskette 2, and select "Install the driver that was
provided with the PC Card." Phoenix Card services will
automatically search the floppy drive for drivers, but if you are
installing from CD-ROM you may need to direct the install to the
root of the CD.
3. Working resources will be automatically determined by the
install. Accept them, and after a short delay card services will
announce that the card is configured and available for use.
After the network drivers are installed, you will need to install
the modem. Restart your computer, and proceed as follows:
MODEM SETUP
1. After the computer has restarted, double-click the Modems icon
in Control Panel.
2. At the Install New Modem screen, verify that the "Don't detect
my modem; I will select it from a list" option is NOT checked and
then click Next.
3. Windows NT queries the COM ports to determine if a modem is
present.
4. Once NT detects the modem, the Install New Modem window appears
displaying the type of modem found. In most cases, a Standard
Modem is displayed.
5. Click Change. This action brings up the dialog box containing
a list of Manufacturers and modem models. Click the Have Disk
button.
6. Enter the path to the Xircom files in the "Copy
manufacturer's files from:" box. Click OK.
7. Verify that the Xircom CardBus Modem 56 is selected (DO NOT
select the Xircom CardBus Modem 56 - Manual Load), then click OK.
8. Verify that the Xircom CardBus Modem 56 is indicated in the
next dialog box and then click Next.
9. At the Install New Modem screen click Finish.
10. At the Modem Properties window, click Dialing Properties...
Set the appropriate dialing properties and click Close.
11. To install the Xircom Program Group click Start, select Run,
browse the Xircom CD-ROM, and select SETUP.EXE.
12. Click OK, then click OK again to install the Xircom utilities
and on-line documentation.
13. Restart the computer so that the Xircom CountrySelect utility
Runs. Select the appropriate country, save the settings and then
click Exit.
14. The Xircom Registration utility runs automatically after the
Xircom CountrySelect software closes. Complete the registration
form and send it to Xircom.
PC Card Controller for NT from Softex Incorporated
--------------------------------------------------
Softex PC Card Controller for NT provides functionality similar to
Phoenix CardExecutive. The correct drivers will be automatically
selected and installed just as with CardExecutive.
CardWare for Windows NT 4.0 from Award Software
-----------------------------------------------
With versions of Award CardWare prior to 6.0.015 the Xircom driver
will co-exist with Award's software but full functionality
including hot swapping and hot insertion are not supported. Full
support including hot insertion and hot swapping are available
with Award version 6.0.015 or later.
SystemSoft CardWizard
---------------------
SystemSoft CardWizard v. 4.1 and above will provide basic support
for CardBus Ethernet + Modem devices. This version is required to
support CBEM. Full featured functionality (i.e., hot insertion,
hotswap) has been implemented in CardWizard v. 5.0 and above.
These versions are recommended for use with CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM.
Installation under NT 4.0 Using SystemSoft Card and Socket
Services:
1. Insert the Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Adapter
into the CardBus PC Card slot.
2. Once the Card Services software has detected the adapter,
follow the onscreen installation instructions for your Card and
Socket Services software. Use of default resource settings is
recommended.
3. If the Card Services software includes a driver for the Xircom
CardBus Ethernet Adapter, install that driver. Otherwise, follow
the guidelines below:
SystemSoft CardWizard Card Services software will display a
CardWizard icon on the task bar when you insert the Xircom CardBus
Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 adapter. Use the drivers located in the
root of the Xircom CD-ROM or of floppy diskette 2.
Com Port Assignment
-------------------
See the RELEASE NOTES section below for information on the Com
Port assignment in Windows 95 OSR2 and Windows 98.
5) RELEASE NOTES/KNOWN LIMITATIONS
==================================
Please note that the 'Xircom Program Group' and related utilities
are no longer created during installation. To install the 'Xircom
Program Group' and related services, insert the Xircom CD-ROM; go
to 'START','RUN' and type "D:\SETUP.EXE". The utilities may also
be installed from floppy diskette 3 if you have made a floppy
diskette set.
Supported Environments
----------------------
The version number for the entire release of this driver set is
version 3.11. The following environments are supported.
Driver Name Description
----------- -------------------------------------------------
CBE.SYS NDIS3 Driver for Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2),
Windows 98 and NT 4.0
CBEN4.SYS NDIS4 Driver for Microsoft Windows 95 (OSR2),
Windows 98 and NT 4.0
CBEN5.SYS NDIS5 Driver for Microsoft Windows 98 and Windows
2000
CBENT.SYS NDIS3 Driver for use with NT4.0 Card and Socket
Services supporting PCMCIA Proposal 187,
specifically Phoenix Card Executive and Softex PC
Card Controller.
CBMODEM.SYS Modem enabler for Windows NT 4.0
CBMODEMN.SYS Modem enabler for use with NT4.0 Card and Socket
Services supporting PCMCIA Proposal 187,
specifically Phoenix Card Executive and Softex PC
Card Controller.
CBMFFIX.EXE CBEM configuration program for Windows 95 OSR2
CBEODI.COM 16-bit ODI driver for DOS and Windows 3.X
CBMODEM.COM Modem enabler for DOS/Win 3.X
CBE.LAN 32-bit ODI Client/Server Driver for DOS, Windows
3.X and Windows 95
CBENDIS.EXE NDIS2 Driver for Windows 3.X supporting LAN
MANAGER, LAN REQUESTER and Lantastic 7.0
CBEODI.OS2 ODI Driver for OS/2
CBENDIS.OS2 NDIS2 Driver for OS/2
CBMODEM.OS2 Modem enabler for OS/2
CBEPD.COM Packet Driver
CBETEST.EXE DOS Diagnostic Test Program
CBEDIAG.EXE Windows Diagnostic Test Program (Windows 95
OSR2,98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 only)
COMSEL.EXE Xircom COM Select Utility (Windows 95 OSR2,
98 only)
MDMTEST.EXE Windows based modem test utility (Windows 3.X,
95 and 98)
REALVIEW.EXE Xircom Modem Informational and Management Utility
TELSEL.EXE Xircom Country Select Modem Utility
APUNINST.EXE Xircom Utilities Uninstaller
New Features
============
Automatic Windows Driver Selection and Installation
---------------------------------------------------
With this release Xircom has implemented automatic driver selection
and installation for all supported Windows versions, including
Windows NT 4.0 with supported versions of third-party card
services. No special installation procedures are now required, nor
do special purpose drivers need to be selected for NT card
services. For all installations under Windows 95 OSR2 (or better),
Windows 98 and 98SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium, and
Windows 2000, the drivers may be found by pointing to the root of
the CD-ROM, or of floppy diskette 2.
NDIS Driver Selection
---------------------
This driver release now supports NDIS version selection for
installs under Windows 9x, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. For
installs under Windows 9X, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000, direct
the install to the root of the CD (or of floppy disk 2) when the
drivers are requested.
The network property page tab of the CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM has a new
entry "NdisVersion". This entry contains the following:
Under
Windows 95OSR2: AutoSelect, NDIS3, NDIS4
Windows 98: AutoSelect, NDIS3, NDIS4, NDIS5
Windows 98SE: AutoSelect, NDIS3, NDIS4, NDIS5
Windows NT4.0: NDIS4 (default), NDIS3
Windows 2000: "NdisVersion" does not exist and NDIS5 is the
default driver. The NDIS Switcher is not used
with Windows 2000.
AutoSelect (the default) will choose the highest NDIS version
supported by the OS. The user can also manually switch between
the different supported versions of NDIS by going to NdisVersion
in the network properties of the adapter and selecting the desired
driver. Only drivers supported by the particular OS will be shown.
Improved Windows NT Installation
--------------------------------
This release contains additional improvements for Windows NT 4.0
that allow faster and easier manual (without card services)
installations. NT 4.0 alone provides no Plug&Play functionality,
and gives little guidance in choosing acceptable resources. The
drivers in this release incorporate a resource scan that checks for
resources already in use, and excludes those resources from the
range shown in the adapter's configuration settings . The initial
default resources are no longer fixed, but are automatically set to
resources determined to be available. This greatly increases the
chances that the adapter will function without further
configuration changes.
NWay auto negotiation changes
-----------------------------
This release features a new implementation of NWay auto
negotiation. NWay is an industry-standard way for hubs, switches,
and network cards to automatically determine each other's speed and
duplex capabilities, and set each device's communication settings
to the fastest mutually supported speed. In earlier driver
releases, as is normal in the industry, forcing the speed and
duplex settings completely disables auto negotiation. This was
done because the forced settings were meant as a backup when
connecting to older non-NWay devices. When forced settings are
used when connecting to other NWay devices, (perhaps to restrict
bandwidth), the other device must also have it's speed and duplex
settings forced as it cannot reliably sense the settings without
negotiation messages.
In this driver release NWay negotiation is active by default
whether or not the settings are forced. Other NWay devices, even
in auto mode, will be able to determine your card's settings and
negotiate to match them. In cases where the standard behavior is
not successful, the negotiation messages can be disabled. Some
early NWay devices and non-NWay devices do not always respond well
to negotiation signals.
A new keyword, Line Negotiation, can eliminate the negotiation
messages when the settings are forced. The forced + no negotiation
messages settings also allow immediate link if required by any
special circumstances.
The keywords and their settings are as follows:
Keyword Settings Behavior
------- -------- ---------
Line Configuration Auto (default) Full NWay negotiation,
Line Negotiation keyword
ignored.
100 Mbps/Full Duplex
100 Mbps/Half Duplex
10 Mbps/Full Duplex
10 Mbps/Half Duplex
Line Negotiation On (default) NWay messaging sent in
all modes
Off NWay messaging disabled
if Line Configuration
forced
RealView Utility
----------------
This release includes Xircom's RealView modem and network
informational and diagnostic utility, provided in the RealView
directory of the Driver CD-ROM. There is a separate Setup program
in the RealView directory that may be used to install RealView if
desired. RealView contains extensive context-sensitive help that
is available from within the program.
NOTE: The version of RealView in this release does not have
support for the card uninstaller feature when used with the
CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM cards, and this feature has been turned off by
default. Later versions of RealView will provide this
functionality.
Additional Information
======================
TCP/IP Routing- Dynamic Link Detect Keyword
-------------------------------------------
This release contains a resolution for TCP/IP problems that occur
when the same network is accessed via a LAN connection and then
subsequently via a remote dial-up connection in Windows 95/98.
Typically, when the computer is connected to the network via the
LAN, routing tables are constructed that direct packets intended
for the network to the LAN interface. If the computer is then used
remotely and an attempt is made to connect to the same network via
dial-up networking, these packets may not be routed to the dial-up
interface because the presence of the active LAN interface results
in the system's continuing to route packets to it instead. In such
instances, the simplest solution is to remove the LAN interface
from the computer. However, in the case of a multi-function
adapter, this solution cannot be used.
The drivers included with this release now support a new
configuration keyword named "DynamicLinkDetect" to overcome this
difficulty. The value of this keyword (ON or OFF) can be set by
going to Control Panel/Network/Network of
Xircom.../Properties/Advanced. The default value is ON. The
activity governed by this keyword operates as follows:
ON - The Ethernet interface is always active once the driver
initializes the adapter. An Ethernet cable need not be connected
to the port at boot time for the network side of the adapter to
initialize. If the cable is plugged in later, or unplugged and
then re-connected; the adapter will dynamically detect the
presence of the link and connect to the LAN. This is the setting
recommended unless the symptoms described above are encountered.
OFF - the driver will only initialize the Ethernet interface if an
active connection to the network is present at boot time. If the
presence of an active link is not detected, the Ethernet portion
of the card will shut down. As a result the OS will "assume" that
the interface is not present, and no packets will be routed to it.
As a result, the IP routing trouble discussed previously should be
eliminated.
Auto Polarity Correction
------------------------
Certain 10/100 switches (generally those using Broadcom
transceivers) implement automatic correction for polarity reversed
cables that is not completely compatible with the same correction
provided by the CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM. If the network speed is forced
to 10Mbps, severe throughput problems may be experienced. To
resolve this problem, a new Auto Polarity keyword in the adapter's
advanced properties has been added. If needed, the default
setting of ON (meaning that the card will compensate for reversed
cables) can be set to OFF to disable polarity correction. This
will restore normal throughput.
Initialization Delay
--------------------
Certain switches and routers are unable to immediately forward
network traffic when a network adapter first establishes link to
one of their ports due to initialization delays (generally while
routing tables are being updated). This problem is most commonly
seen when the network adapter is connected directly to ports on
the switch. This may cause an initial DHCP request to fail or
prevent login to a server. The adapter by default (when used
under some operating systems) will have almost no delay between
link and the initial network request. A new keyword,
Initialization Delay, has been added to the adapter's advanced
properties which will prevent forwarding of network requests for a
user-selectable period of time. Delays can be added ranging from
one to sixty seconds. In most cases adding a delay in the one to
three second range will be sufficient to resolve the problem.
Com Port Assignment in Windows 95 OSR2 and 98
---------------------------------------------
Windows 95/98 will assign the modem in CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM to Com5.
Windows applications supporting TAPI support the use of Com5. If
you have an application which does not support the use of Com5,
the Xircom Com Select Utility can be used to change the com port
assignment in Windows 95/98. It will allow you to select an
unassigned com port and assign it to CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM. The Com
Select Utility is installed to the Xircom program group when the
setup program is run.
See Machine Specific Notes in Section 9 for additional information
on using the Com Select Utility with specific machines.
The Com Select Utility operates only under Windows 95 and Windows
98. It does not operate under Windows NT. However, it does get
copied to the program group in Windows NT. If launched, the
program will report that it does not work under Windows NT.
V.90 configuration and use information - S109 register
------------------------------------------------------
Current released firmware for Xircom 56K modem products now
includes support for the v.90 56K modem standard. This firmware is
designed to initially attempt to make a v.90 connection, and then
fall back to K56flex if the host being dialed does not support
v.90. However, the host being dialed must support v.90 autodetect
in order for a v.90 connection to be initiated by default. At this
point in time many v.90 hosts do not yet support autodetect. In
such cases it will be necessary to issue an ATS109=2 command to the
modem in order to force a v.90 connection.
Please note that if this command is used and a v.90 connection is
not achieved, the modem will fall back directly to v.34. When
S109=2, fall back from v.90 to K56Flex is disabled. To set this
value back to the default, issue an ATS109=1 command.
In summary, the values of this register and the resultant behavior
are:
S109=1 (default) - Negotiates initially at v.90 if host supports
v.90 autodetect. If host does not support v.90 autodetect or does
not support v.90 at all will negotiate back to K56flex.
S109=2 - Forces v.90 for PCM connects. If host does not support
v.90, falls directly back to v.34.
Changing the value of the S109 register can be implemented via the
following means:
When using a terminal emulator program, enter ATS109=n (where n is
the value desired). To implement with Windows 95/98/NT dial up
networking, go to Control Panel\Modems. Highlight the Xircom modem
and click Properties. Click Connection\Advanced. Enter S109=n
(where n is the value desired) in the Extra Settings box.
Modem Script Files
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Modem script files for popular applications can be found in the
\SCRIPTS directory on the CD-ROM.
Known Limitations
-----------------
Support for O2Micro chipsets under NT 4.0 requires that the laptop
BIOS initialize the CardBus controller as a PCI device and set up
PCI routing.
Under Windows 95 OSR2, once CBEM is installed, no other card can
be inserted into the slot into which CBEM was installed. However,
CBEM can be removed and reinserted into the same slot while the
laptop is running. The adapter should not be installed into the
other slot.
Windows 95 may fail to reinitialize the CBEM when Windows 95 comes
out of Suspend/Resume. To make the CBEM restart in this situation,
click on the PC Card icon in the System Tray (or in Control Panel),
click Stop, eject CBEM and then re-insert it. CBEM will now load.
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 Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 Adapter is designed to
connect to a 100Base-TX network. It does not support 100VG-AnyLAN
or 100BaseT4 networks.
When running the LAN Requester install, the CBENDIS.EXE file does
not get copied to the NET directory. The file needs to be manually
copied from the CD-ROM to the NET directory on the user’s hard
drive.
When running the Lantastic 7.0 install, the CBENDIS.EXE file does
not get copied to the LANTASTI directory. The file needs to be
manually copied from the CD-ROM to the LANTASTI directory on the
users hard drive.
The 32-bit ODI driver (CBE.LAN) supports promiscuous mode. There is
one limitation in its support. Fragment errors are captured, but
they are classified, counted and reported as undersized errors.
Therefore, the total count for undersized errors includes the total
of undersized and fragments errors.
When using the Packet Driver with the Intel 10/100 stackable hub,
network connections may be lost at 10Mbps.
When attempting to use CBEM with a second 16-bit adapter (e.g.
modems, flash cards, ATA cards) in the other slot, it may be
necessary to boot up with the CBEM first then hot-insert the second
adapter.
In order to achieve 56Kbps connects (v.90 or K56flex), there can
be only one digital to analog conversion between the connecting
modems. Also, the modems at both ends of the call must be 56K
compatible to achieve 56K speeds; otherwise a standard V.34
connection (maximum 33.6Kpbs) will be negotiated. Current FCC
regulations limit download speeds of the modem to 53Kbps.
6) Using the CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM in Windows 2000
============================================
Windows 2000 contains built-in drivers for the Xircom CBEM, RBEM
and R2BEM, as well as many other Xircom Cards. The built-in
drivers are functional but lack the new features of this release.
To update the Windows 2000 driver do the following:
1. You will need to have the Xircom CBEM/RBEM/R2BEM installed and
inserted in the laptop to proceed. Go to Start/Settings/Control
Panel, double click on Network and Dial-up Connections, and double
click on Local Area Connection. Select Properties.
2. Click the Configure button on the top of the Local Area
Connection Properties screen, just under the "Connect using:"
listing for the Xircom CardBus Ethernet Adapter 100 + Modem 56.
Next select the Driver tab, and click the Update Driver button.
This starts the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard. Click Next. On the
next screen select "Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended)". Click Next. On the Locate Driver Files screen,
select "Specify a location", and click Next. Enter the path to
the Xircom driver CD, diskette, or directory where you extracted
the files. For example, if you were installing from the CD and
your CD -ROM drive was drive D, you would enter "D:\".
3. The Wizard will announce that it has a suitable driver already
installed, and that it has also found other drivers suitable for
this device. Select the "Install one of the other drivers" check
box and click Next. You will then see a screen showing both the
Microsoft-provided driver, and the new Xircom driver (identified
as Xircom Ethernet Adapter 100 + Modem 56, and with a path listed
to your driver CD or diskette). Select the Xircom driver, and
click Next.
4. You will then may be notified that Microsoft has not digitally
signed the software, and asked if you want to continue the
installation. Click Yes. The updated drivers will then be copied
to your computer. Click Finish, and then click Close. Click OK
to close the Local Area Connection Properties box. Reboot the
machine to utilize the new driver. By following step 1 above,
clicking the Configure button, and selecting the Advanced tab you
may now access the new driver settings.
7) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
=========================
Visit the Xircom web site for the latest machine specific
information.
The Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 56 adapter requires a
portable computer with a CardBus PC Card Slot. Most laptops
introduced after January 1997 incorporate CardBus PC Card slots.
If you're not sure if your system supports CardBus, visit the
Xircom web site or contact the manufacturer of your laptop
Machines using O2Micro CardBus chipsets
---------------------------------------
O2 Micro controllers cannot be used with CardBus adapters under
Windows NT unless the BIOS of the laptop initializes the
controllers as PCI devices and sets up PCI routing. Several
manufacturers have released or are in the process of releasing
BIOS updates to provide compatibility with NT 4.0. If you desire
to run NT on one of these laptops, contact the manufacturer for
more information.
Compaq Armada 1580
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If using the DOS 16-bit drivers, it is necessary to insert the CBEM
in the bottom slot.
Dell Inspiron 3200
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The Com Select Utility does not change the com port assignment on
this machine.
Hitachi VisionBook Plus 5000
----------------------------
The Com Select Utility reports Com3 as being available even though
it is used by the internal modem. After reboot, the internal modem
will be moved to Com5 and CBEM will be assigned to Com3.
HP 4150
-------
In some environments the 4150 can experience video corruption and
network problems when used with CardBus adapters. A BIOS update
which resolves these issues is available to affected customers by
calling HP Customer Support.
IBM ThinkPad 760ED
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If using the 32-bit ODI client (CBE.LAN), interrupt 9 should be
used.
NEC Versa LX and SX
-------------------
These machines require BIOS version 42 or better (available for
download from the NEC web site) when used with Xircom CardBus
adapters.
Texas Instruments Extensa 650, 660 and 900
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If using the DOS 16-bit drivers, on the TI Extensa 650 it is
necessary to insert the CBEM in the top slot. If using the DOS 16-
bit drivers, on the TI Extensa 660 and TI Extensa 900 it is
necessary to insert the CBEM in the bottom slot.
8) CREATING A DISK INSTALL
==========================
If you need a diskette version of the CBEM software for
installation on a system without a CD-ROM, the CD-ROM includes four
directories, DISK1, DISK2, DISK3, and DISK 4, which contain files
that can be copied to diskettes. This can be done manually or by
running MAKEDISK.BAT. DISK1 includes the files necessary for DOS
and Windows 3.X. DISK2 includes the files necessary for Windows
95, Windows 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000. DISK3 contains Xircom
utilities and their install program. DISK4 contains the Realview
modem and network utility install.
9) SNMP AGENT
=============
Xircom provides SNMP support for the CBEM.
To use the agent under DOS, follow these instructions:
------------------------------------------------------
1. Copy all of the SNMP directory on the CD-ROM to your hard
disk drive, typically to the \NWCLIENT directory.
2. Edit the SNMP.CFG file and add the correct IP address and
other configuration information. Contact your system
administrator if necessary.
3. Edit the NET.CFG file (typically in \NWCLIENT) to include:
Frame Ethernet_II
4. After the LAN driver is loaded, load the SNMP driver,
XAGENT_O.EXE, by changing to the directory where it exists,
typing XAGENT_O and pressing ENTER. Alternatively, add the
following lines to AUTOEXEC.BAT:
CD\NWCLIENT
XAGENT_O
Note: You must change to the directory (NWCLIENT) before
loading the driver, otherwise it won't load properly.
To use the agent under Windows 95, follow these instructions:
-------------------------------------------------------------
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 CD-ROM
Then select D:\
Select:
Xircom SNMP extension agent ->
OK
To use the agent under Windows NT, follow these instructions:
-------------------------------------------------------------
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 CD-ROM 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
10) SCO UNIX Support
====================
Xircom CardBus PC cards are certified for use with SCO UNIX
OpenServer 5.X. Drivers may be downloaded from the Xircom
driver download area at www.xircom.com.
11) LINUX SUPPORT
=================
Drivers for Xircom products under Linux are currently developed and
supported by the Linux On Line Community. The latest status on
driver development may be found at:
http://pcmcia.sourceforge.org/cgi-bin/HyperNews/get/pcmcia/
xircom.html
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XIRCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT
==============================================
XIRCOM AMERICAS (North and South America):
----------------------------------------------
Web Support..... http://www.xircom.com/support
Email Support... http://www.xircom.com/support
(click Online Support Request)
Phone Support............... +1 (805) 376-9200
Phone Hours.... 5:00am TO 5:00pm, Mon-Fri, PST
Fax Support................. +1 (805) 376-9100
Warranty Replacement........ +1 (805) 376-9200
Shop Xircom Support......... +1 (888) 576-9700
----------------------------------------------
XIRCOM EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa):
----------------------------------------------
Web Support..... http://www.xircom.com/support
Email Support... http://www.xircom.com/support
(click Online Support Request)
Phone Support:
Native Dutch language....... +32/(0)70 233 852
Native English language..... +32/(0)70 233 307
Native French language...... +32/(0)70 233 851
Native German language...... +32/(0)70 233 850
Native Italian language..... +32/(0)70 233 376
Native Swedish language.... +32/(0)70 233 468
Native Spanish language..... +32/(0)70 233 467
Phone Hours.... 9:00am TO 6:00pm, Mon-Fri, CET
Fax Support................. +32/(0)70 233 306
For Warranty Replacement issues, please return
the product to the place of purchase.
----------------------------------------------
XIRCOM APAC (Asia Pacific):
----------------------------------------------
Web Support..... http://www.xircom.com/support
Email Support... http://www.xircom.com/support
(click Online Support Request)
Phone Support.................... +65 732 2245
Phone Hours............. 9:00am to 5:00pm, SGT
Fax Support...................... +65 732 5002
For Warranty Replacement issues, please return
the product to the place of purchase.
----------------------------------------------
XIRCOM AUSTRALIA (Australia and New Zealand):
----------------------------------------------
Web Support..... http://www.xircom.com/support
Email Support... http://www.xircom.com/support
(click Online Support Request)
Phone Support.................. +612 8923 7090
Phone Hours............. 9:00am to 5:30pm, EST
Fax Support.................... +612 8923 7099
For Warranty Replacement issues, please return
the product to the place of purchase.
----------------------------------------------
XIRCOM JAPAN (Japan):
----------------------------------------------
Web Support... http://www.xircom.co.jp/support
Email Support.... techsupport@japan.xircom.com
Phone Support............. +81 (0) 3-3407-1900
Phone Hours....... 9:00 TO 17:30, Mon-Fri, JST
Fax Support................+81 (0) 3-3407-0180
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WORLDWIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
----------------------------------------------
http://www.xircom.com/support
==============================================
XIRCOM SALES SUPPORT
==============================================
XIRCOM CORPORATE
North and South America
----------------------------------------------
Xircom, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
2300 Corporate Center Drive
Thousand Oaks, California 91320
Sales Support.................. (800) 438-4526
24-Hr Internet.......... http://www.xircom.com
HOURS.......... 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri, PST
XIRCOM EUROPE
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
----------------------------------------------
Xircom Europe N.V.
Veldkant 31
B-2550 Kontich, Belgium
Sales Support.............. +32/(0)3 450.08.11
24-Hr Fax.................. +32/(0)3 450.09.90
24-Hr Internet.......... http://www.xircom.com
HOURS............. 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Thu, CET
HOURS............. 9:00 to 16:00, Friday, CET
Regional Sales and Marketing Offices
------------------------------------
Xircom France SARL
41 bis avenue de l'Europe
BP 264
F - 78147 Velizy CEDEX
France
Sales Support............. +33/(1) 34 63 09 40
24-Hr Fax................. +33/(1) 34 63 09 41
Xircom Deutschland GmbH
Airport Business Center
Am Soldnermoos 17
85399 Hallbergmoos
Germany
Sales Support............ +49/(0)89 607 68 350
24-Hr Fax................ +49/(0)89 607 68 355
Xircom Italy SRL
Via Giovanni da Udine, 34
20156 Milano
Italy
Sales Support.............. (+39) 02 3809.3605
24-Hr Fax.................. (+39) 02 3809.3606
Xircom AB
Kanalvagen 10C
S - 194 61 Upplands Vasby
Sweden
Sales Support............ +46/(0) 8 590.332.80
24-Hr Fax................ +46/(0) 8 590.717.81
Xircom U.K. Ltd.
Worting House
Basingstoke
UK - Hampshire RG23 8PY
Sales Support............ +44/(0) 1256 332 552
24-Hr Fax ............... +44/(0) 1256 332 553
XIRCOM ASIA PACIFIC
Asia Pacific
----------------------------------------------
Xircom Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd
1 Kim Seng Promenade #15-01
Great Word City East Tower
Singapore 237994
Sales Support.................... +65 732 5001
24-Hr Fax........................ +65 732 5002
24-Hr Internet.......... http://www.xircom.com
HOURS............. 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Fri, SGT
Regional Sales and Marketing Office
-----------------------------------
Xircom Australia Pty Ltd
Level 12, 80 Mount Street
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Australia
Sales Support................. +61 2 8923 7000
24-Hr Fax..................... +61 2 8923 7099
24-Hr Data Lines - BBS...... +61(02) 9911 7758
XIRCOM JAPAN
Japan
----------------------------------------------
Xircom Japan KK
Tohtam Building 3F
3-10-5 Shibuya
Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0002
Japan
Sales Support................. +81-3-3407-0056
24-Hr Fax..................... +81-3-3407-0218
24-Hr Internet........ http://www.xircom.co.jp
HOURS............. 9:00 TO 17:30, Mon-Fri, JST
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Thank you for making Xircom a part of your system.
Xircom acknowledges all tradenames and trademarks used in
this document as the property of their respective owners.
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Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
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