.
. XIRCOM CARDBUS ETHERNET 10/100 + MODEM 56
. XIRCOM REALPORT CARDBUS ETHERNET 10/100 + MODEM 56
. Software Release Version 2.55
. June 21, 1999
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The driver software in this release works with the following
Xircom products:
Product Name Model Number
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CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 CBEM56G-100
RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 RBEM56G-100
DISCLAIMER
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO BOTH CBEM AND RBEM,
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. RBEM AND CBEM USE THE EXACT SAME DRIVER
SOFTWARE.
ALL REFERENCES TO WINDOWS 95 ARE SPECIFIC TO WINDOWS 95 OSR2 (VERSION
950B OR LATER), UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Thank you for purchasing your Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100
+ Modem 56 (CBEM56G-100) or RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100
+ Modem 56 (RBEM56G-100). Xircom has done everything to ensure
that 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.
Xircom's CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 is designed to work with
portable PC's which include a CardBus PC Card slot. CardBus is the
next generation PC Card (PCMCIA) standard. It enables portable
PC's to incorporate a PCI based 32-bit bus, which dramatically
improves performance.
The CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 incorporates Xircom's
second generation CardBus Ethernet technology and a 56K modem.
It incorporates the latest in LAN technology, including advanced
power management capabilities. It supports Wake on LAN, Magic Packet
(TM) WAKEUP Technology, ACPI and the CardBus Power Management
Specification. The modem supports 56K modem technology. As a Xircom
Global Access modem, it is certified for approval throughout the
world. The modem also supports AMPS cellular and GSM through optional
AMPS and GSM Connection Kits.
CBEM supports a variety of operating systems including
DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 and
OS/2. It also supports a wide variety of network operating
systems including Novell Netware and many others.
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.
CONTENTS
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1) CBEM and RBEM Characteristics
2) What's New in the 2.55 Software Driver Release
3) Using CBEM in Windows 95
4) Notes on Card Services
5) Release Notes/Known Limitations
6) Installing the NDIS4 Driver in Windows 95 OSR2 and NT 4.0
7) Using the CBEM/RBEM in Windows 2000 Beta 3
8) CardBus Equipped Portable Computers
9) Machine Specific Notes
10) Creating a Disk Install
11) SNMP Agent
12) Xircom Customer Support
1) CBEM and RBEM CHARACTERISTICS
=============================
This release of the Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56
has the following characteristics:
-CBEM provides Ethernet 10/100 and 56K modem performance in a
Type II CardBus PC Card.
-RBEM provides Ethernet 10/100 and 56K modem performance in
Xircom's patented Integrated PC Card form factor. The RJ-45 and
RJ-11 connectors are integrated in the RealPort Integrated PC
Card.
-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 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 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 OSR2
and Windows NT is included.
-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 NT 5.0 when appropriate.
-Xircom software which enhances the ability of Windows 95 OSR2
(950B) and later to support CardBus multifunction devices.
-A Windows LAN diagnostic program.
-A Windows Modem diagnostic program.
-Windows 3.x installation program - Automatically configures both
PC and NOS setup directly from Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11.
-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.
2) WHAT'S NEW IN THE 2.55 SOFTWARE DRIVER RELEASE
==============================================
-This release includes NDIS5 drivers compatible with Windows 98 and
Windows 2000.
-Support has been added for O2Micro CardBus controllers in Windows
95 OSR2, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0.
-Includes a fix for TCP/IP routing issues encountered when dialing into
a network normally accessed via a LAN. This fix is provided by a new
keyword, DynamicLinkDetect. See Section 5 below.
-Includes a fix for throughput problems when network connections to
certain 10/100 switches are forced to 10Mbps. This fix is provided by
a new keyword, Auto Polarity. See Section 5 below.
-Improves support for direct connection to switches. This support has
been provided by a new keyword, Initialization Delay. See Section 5
below.
-The Windows diagnostic program, Cbediag, has been enhanced.
-The DOS NDIS2 driver, CBENDIS.exe, has improved performance with
Microsoft's DOS TCP/IP protocol.
-Modem sound support is now provided on machines using Toshiba Topic97
CardBus chipsets.
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.
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/wurecommended/
s_wuservicepacks/pccard/default.asp?site=95.
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 manually. It can be found in the Xircom directory.
When double-clicked, the CBMFFIX displays a dialog box describing
the forced configuration information. Pressing on the "Remove
Forced Configuration" button will restore the slot to normal.
This should be done before starting the upgrade. The card must be
inserted when CBMFFIX is launched.
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.
-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
======================
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 RealPort 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 certain 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 is provided by the special Card and
Socket Services driver CBENT.SYS and CBMODEMN.SYS.
-CardWare for Windows NT 4.0 from Award Software:
Operation under Award CardWare for Windows NT is currently not
supported. Please check the Xircom web site for any changes
in status.
-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, hot
swap) has been implemented in CardWizard v. 5.0. This version is
recommended for use with CBEM.
-PC Card Controller for NT from Softex Incorporated:
Softex PC Card Controller for NT provides functionality
similar to Phoenix CardExecutive. If using Softex, follow
the instructions for Phoenix CardExecutive described below.
Drivers available:
The following drivers for Windows NT 4.0 can be found on the Xircom
CD-ROM:
CBE.SYS - NDIS3 driver
CBENT.SYS - Card and Socket Services driver
CBEN4.SYS - NDIS4 driver
CBMODEM.SYS - Modem enabler for Windows NT 4.0
CBMODEMN.SYS - Card and Socket Services Modem enabler for
Windows NT 4.0
Which Driver to Use
-CBE.SYS
For use under NT 3.51 and 4.0 without Card and Socket Services,
and for use under NT 4.0 with SystemSoft CardWizard for NT 4.0.
-CBENT.SYS, CBMODEMN.SYS
For use under NT 4.0 with Phoenix CardExecutive and Softex PC
Card Controller for NT.
Installation under NT 4.0 Using Card and Socket Services
1. Insert the RealPort CardBus Ethernet + Modem 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 RealPort
CardBus Ethernet + Modem adapter. Use the drivers located in
the root of the Xircom Windows 95, 98, and NT installation
disk.
-Phoenix CardExecutive and Softex PC Card Controller use the
drivers located in the \CBENT sub-directory of the Xircom
CD-ROM. To assure that the correct driver is installed, it is
important that the Xircom driver CD or floppy disk NOT be inserted
when the card is first inserted into the laptop. Insert the card,
and card services will search for a driver automatically. When it
fails to find the Xircom driver, it will next prompt for a driver
disk and allow a path to be entered. Insert the Xircom Driver
CD, and enter the path in the space provided. For example, if
your CD-ROM drive letter is "D", you would enter D:\CBENT\.
-Award CardWare is not supported at this time, as described
above.
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".
Supported Environments
----------------------
The version number for the entire release of this driver set
is version 2.55. The following environments are supported.
Driver Name Description
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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 NT 4.0 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 NT 4.0 Card and Socket
Services support 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 and NT only)
MDMTEST.EXE Windows based modem test utility (Windows 3.X, 95
and 98)
COMSEL.EXE Xircom Com Select Utility (Windows 95 OSR2, 98 only)
TELSEL.EXE Xircom Country Select Modem Utility
APUNINST.EXE Xircom Utilities Uninstaller
New Features:
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-TCP/IP Routing:
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 adapter is
initialized by the driver. 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 Ethernet interface will only be initialized by the
driver 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. 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 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. 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.
Known Limitations
-----------------
-Support for the Ricoh and O2Micro chipsets is not currently
implemented under NT 4.0 when third-party Card and Socket Services
are installed, or under Windows 2000.
-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 load CBEM when Windows 95 comes out of
Suspend/Resume. To make CBEM load 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 Adapter + Modem 56 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 users
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.
-For Toshiba Tecras, using the 16-bit ODI driver with the NDIS3
mapper in Windows for Workgroups is not currently supported.
-If the CBEM does not load in the top PC Card slot on Toshiba
Tecras and Porteges, there are two remedies:
1. Try using the adapter in the lower slot.
2. Disable support for the infrared device by commenting out
(put a semi-colon ";" in front of) the following line in the
Windows SYSTEM.INI file:
device=C:\TRANXIT\pumafir.386
-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 fragment errors.
-If you are attempting to use CBEM in a port replicator or
docking station, are using Windows 95 and are having problems,
and you have confirmed that your laptop has the latest BIOS and that
the latest manufacturer's patches and utility software have been
installed, there are three additional alternatives:
1. Put the card in the notebook rather than the replicator/
docking station,
2. Manually load the CBEM driver,
3. Windows 98 appears to better support this environment
than Windows 95.
-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.
Modem Script Files
------------------
-Modem script files for popular applications can be found in
the \SCRIPTS directory on the CD-ROM.
6) INSTALLING THE NDIS4 DRIVER IN WINDOWS 95 OSR2 AND NT 4.0
=========================================================
Using the NDIS4 Driver
----------------------
-This release of CBEM includes both an NDIS3 and NDIS4 driver.
By default, the NDIS3 driver is installed. If you would like to
use the NDIS4 driver rather than the NDIS3 driver, please
follow these instructions:
1. When prompted by the operating system for the disk with the
CBEM driver, insert the CD-ROM.
2. Browse to the \NDIS4 directory on the disk and select
CBEN4.SYS.
3. Complete the installation by following the onscreen
instructions.
7) Using the CBEM/RBEM in Windows 2000 Beta 3
==========================================
Windows 2000 Beta 3 contains built-in drivers for the Xircom RBEM and
CBEM, 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 RBEM/CBEM 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 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 NDIS5
subdirectory of the Xircom driver CD 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:\NDIS5".
3. The Wizard will announce that it has found a driver that is a closer
match for this device than your current driver. Click Next.
You will then 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. The new driver settings may be accessed
by following step 1 above, clicking the Configure button, and
selecting the Advanced tab.
8) CardBus Equipped Portable Computers
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CBEM56G-100 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.
9) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
======================
Visit the Xircom web site for the latest machine specific information.
Machines using O2Micro CardBus chipsets
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-These machines are currently not supported under Windows 2000 Beta 3,
or under Windows NT when third-party Card and Socket Services are
installed.
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.
Hewlett Packard Omnibook 800CS
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-Requires BIOS version 2.0 or later. Available from Hewlett
Packard web site.
Hitachi VisionBook Plus 5000
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-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.
IBM ThinkPad 760ED
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-If using the 32-bit ODI client (CBE.LAN), interrupt 9 should be
used.
NEC Versa 6050MH
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-The Com Select Utility reports Com2 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
Com2.
NEC Versa LX and SX
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-These machines require BIOS version 42 or better (available for
download from the NEC web site) when used with Xircom CardBus adapters.
-These machines are currently not supported under Windows 2000 Beta 3,
or under Windows NT when third-party Card and Socket Services are
installed.
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.
Toshiba Portable Computers
--------------------------
-If using Windows 95 OSR2, an operating system patch may be
required. Check with Toshiba for more information. It is
known that Toshiba Tecra 500 series laptops require BIOS
version 5.7 or later.
-If the CBEM does not load in the top PC Card slot on Toshiba
Tecras and Porteges, there are two remedies:
1. Try using the CardBus adapter in the lower slot.
2. Disable support for the infrared device by commenting out
(put a semi-colon ";" in front of) the following line in the
Windows SYSTEM.INI file:
device=C:\TRANXIT\pumafir.386
-When using Windows for Workgroups, the NDIS driver does not
currently support peer to peer networking to other Windows
for Workgroups and Windows 95 clients.
-The 16-bit ODI driver with the NDIS3 mapper in Windows for
Workgroups is not currently supported.
-When using Windows 95 OSR2, Toshiba Tecra 500 series
laptops require BIOS version 5.7 or later.
10) 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
two directories, DISK1 and DISK2 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,
98 and NT 4.0. (NDIS3 drivers only).
11) SNMP AGENT
==========
Xircom provides SNMP support for the CBEM.
To use the agent under DOS, follow these instructions:
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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:
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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 CD-ROM
Then select D:\
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 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
12) XIRCOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT
=======================
To obtain customer support for your Xircom product, please call or
send a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.
Xircom has set up 56K modem lines to our BBS in the U.S. at (805)
375-5280 and in Europe at +32/(0)70 233 163 so customers can take
advantage of the latest modem technology available from Xircom.
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BP 264
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France
Xircom Deutschland GmbH Sales Support........ +49/(0)89 607 68 350
Airport Business Center 24-Hr Fax ........... +49/(0)89 607 68 355
Am Soldnermoos 17
85399 Hallbergmoos
Germany
Xircom Italy SRL Sales Support.......... (+39) 02 3809.3605
Via Giovanni da Udine, 34 24-Hr Fax.............. (+39) 02 3809.3606
20156 Milano
Italy
Xircom AB Sales Support........ +46/(0) 8 590.332.80
Kanalvagen 10C 24-Hr Fax ........... +46/(0) 8 590.717.81
S - 194 61 Upplands Vasby
Sweden
Xircom U.K. Ltd. Sales Support........ +44/(0) 1256 332 552
Worting House 24-Hr Fax ........... +44/(0) 1256 332 553
Basingstoke
UK - Hampshire RG23 8PY
XIRCOM ASIA PACIFIC Asia Pacific
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Xircom Asia Pacific (Pte) Ltd Sales Support................ +65 732 5001
1 Kim Seng Promenade #15-01 Customer Support............. +65 732 2245
Great Word City East Tower 24-Hr Fax ................... +65 732 5002
Singapore 237994 24-Hr Internet...... http://www.xircom.com
. 24-Hr Email...... http://asiats@xircom.com
. HOURS: 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Fri
Regional Sales and Marketing Office
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Xircom Australia Pty Ltd Sales Support............. +61 2 8923 7000
Level 12, 80 Mount Street Customer Support.......... +61 2 8923 7090
North Sydney, NSW 2060 24-Hr Fax................. +61 2 8923 7099
Australia 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS.. +61(02) 9911 7758
. 24-Hr Email...... http://aunzts@xircom.com
Xircom Japan Japan
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Xircom Japan KK Sales Support............. +81-3-3407-0033
Tohtam Building 2F Customer Support...... +81 (0) 3 3407-1900
3-10-5 Shibuya 24-Hr Fax................. +81-3-3407-0180
Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0002 24-Hr Internet...... http://www.xircom.com
Japan 24-Hr Email.... http://japan_ts@xircom.com
. HOURS: 9:00 TO 17:00, Mon-Fri
WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC SUPPORT
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Go To Xircom............Microsoft Network
cs@xircom.com...........Email to US Customer Support
eurots@xircom.com.......Email to European Customer Support
asiats@xircom.com.......Email to Asia/Pacific Customer Support
aunzts@xircom.com.......Email to Australian/New Zealand Customer Support
japan_ts@xircom.com.....Email to Japan Customer Support
sales@xircom.com........Email to Xircom Sales
ideas@xircom.com........Email to "Ideas" Suggestion Box
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.