1. lpe9x101c.exe Driver
2. 9xme2kntreadmereadme.txt File Contents

9xme2kntreadmereadme.txt Driver File Contents (lpe9x101c.exe)

Socket Low Power Ethernet Card for WINDOWS 9x/Me/2K/NT 4.0
CD Version 6210-00101 C
(c) Copyright 2001 Socket Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This Readme file contains important information that supplements
the Low Power Ethernet Card (LP-E) User's Guide.

NOTE: This README may not be able to be read in all text editors.
Please use NotePad, or WordPad if you experience any difficulties.

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README TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0  WHAT'S NEW IN RELEASE 101C

2.0  FILE LOCATIONS
      
3.0  RELEASE NOTES

4.0  UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
    
5.0  TROUBLESHOOTING

6.0  TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION

7.0  WINDOWS NT 4.0 SUPPORT

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1.0  WHAT'S NEW IN RELEASE 101C

This release updates the installation setup process and look as
well as dropping support for DOS.

Previous Versions:
Release 3.2
This release adds support for Windows 2000.

Release 3.1
This release adds support for the LP-E CF+ Card. There are no
functional changes.

Release 3.00
There are now separate README files for Windows 9x/NT/DOS, etc.
(this file) and one that covers Windows CE. Please refer to the
README file on the disk labeled Low Power Ethernet Windows CE Setup
Disk for pertinent information.

The documentation has been updated to handle Windows 98 and
Windows NT 5.0 install procedures.

Release 2.00
Added support for Windows 95, Windows NT and other Network OSs.
Also added support for the Low Power Ethernet + (LP-E+)
10BaseT/10Base2 Ethernet card.

Release 1.01
This release of the Low Power Ethernet (LP-E) was the initial
release. The Low Power Ethernet provides the capability for any
Windows CE v2.0 Handheld PC (H/PC) to connect to a local area
network (LAN).


2.0  FILE LOCATIONS

Windows 9x/Me/2K file locations:
   
No files are copied. A file (.INF) is created, and some registry
information is added.


3.0  RELEASE NOTES

3.1 Setup Center Install Process:

For Windows Internet Explorer Users - When prompted with the option
during the install process in the "File Download" window to either:

Run this program from its current location
or
Save this program to disk

You MUST select "Run this program from its current location"

for the installation process to run without errors.

When the "Security Warning" window appears, click Yes to continue.

If you use Netscape you have the following options:
a) Close Netscape and use Windows Internet Explorer and browse to 
the root of the CD and manually launch SETUP.HTM and then follow the
instructions above;
or
b) Exit the Setup Center and browse the CD to the WinCE directory
and manually launch the SETUP.EXE file found in the directory (not
the SETUP.EXE at the root).

3.2 Installation Note: When installing the CF LP-E, you may see the
"Digital Signature Not Found" window. If this window appears, click
YES and proceed with the installation.   


4.0  UNINSTALL PROCEDURES

4.1  Windows 9x/Me Uninstall Procedures

DISCLAIMER: In Windows 9x/Me/2K any time you modify or delete anything
from your system registry, you risk losing important information.
Be sure to back up your current registry files BEFORE attempting
this uninstall. To back up those files:

 a) Open a MS-DOS prompt and go to the c:\windows> subdirectory.
 b) Type Attrib System.* -h -r -s  and hit <enter>
 c) Rename system.dat to system.bak
 d) Type Attrib System.* +h +r +s and hit <enter>
 e) Cold boot your computer by completely shutting it off and then 
    restarting.

To uninstall
 a) Select START | SETTINGS | Control Panel 
 b) Double click the NETWORK applet
 c) Select the adapter 'Socket Communication LP-E Card', and
    select REMOVE
 d) Click on OK
 e) Shut down the computer (cold reboot)

4.2  Windows 2000 Uninstall

Under normal operation, it should never be necessary to uninstall
the driver-related files for the Socket LP-E card. If you must
remove them, perform the following steps:

  a) In the Control Panel, go to "Add/Remove Hardware" and click
     Next. 
  b) Select "Uninstall/Unplug a device" and click Next. 
  c) Select "Uninstall a Device" and click Next. 
  d) Check the "Show hidden devices" checkbox if it is unchecked,
     then select "Socket EA Credit Card Ethernet Adapter" or
     "Socket Communications LP-E CF+ Card" in the listbox. 
  e) On the next screen select Yes to confirm the device removal. 
  f) Click Finish to exit the Wizard. 


5.0  TROUBLESHOOTING

For troubleshooting tips refer to the Low Power Ethernet User's 
Guide, Appendix C.


6.0  TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION

You can contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:
Socket Communications
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical 
bulletins by visiting Socket's web page at www.socketcom.com.

You are also welcome to call Socket Communications at 510-744-2700,
or you may FAX inquiries to 510-744-2727. If you have technical 
questions, call Socket's technical support department at:
510-744-2720 or send e-mail to techsupport@socketcom.com.


7.0 WINDOWS NT 4.0 SUPPORT

To use your Low Power Ethernet card with Windows NT 4.0, you must request
third party drivers from Socket's Technical Support. Contact them at 
(510) 744 2720 or email them techsupport@socketcom.com.