1. Z563102.EXE Driver
2. Release.TXT File Contents

Release.TXT Driver File Contents (Z563102.EXE)

SMC Fast IR Drivers ReadMe Document

1. Introduction
The SMC IrCC Vcomm Device Driver combined with portions of the 
Microsoft Infrared Stack MSIR20, enables the Fast Infrared
hardware to communicate with IrDA V1.1 compliant devices using 
wireless infrared technology for the purposes of communication, 
printing and networking.

2. Driver Files
The release diskette contains the following files:
* Release.Doc - this file
* SmcSer.Vxd - Vcomm Port Driver for SMC IrCC 
* SmcSer.Inf - the installation file for the SmcSer.Vxd Vcomm 
	Port Driver
* SmcIrlap.Vxd  enhanced framer that allows fast infrared speed 
	communications
* SmcIrlap.Inf - installation file for the SmcIrlap.Vxd
* SmcIrlap.reg - registry file that creates DWORD values

3. Characteristics
* Driver Type:  Port Driver loaded by Vcomm
* Target O/S:  Windows 95
* Target Hardware:  SMC IrCC (Infrared Communications Controller)
* Network Standard: IrDA V1.1
* Speeds Supported (all IrDA 1.1 speeds): 		
	SIR:  	2.4, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 115 Kbps
	FIR:  	0.576, 1.152, 4.0 Mbps (requires DMA channel)

4. Software Requirements
Windows OSR2 and Microsoft Infrared Support for Windows 95 
Version 2.0 (known as MSIR20 or IrDA2.0).  The infrared software 
must be installed on the unit before installing the SMC drivers.

NOTE: The MSIR20 software is included with Windows 95 OSR2 and 
should be installed by default.  If the software has been removed,
it can be accessed through the Add New Hardware Wizard in Control
Panel.

5. SMC Fast IR Driver Installation Instructions
The installation for the SMC Fast IR Driver is a 2 step process:
	A. Installing the SMC Fast Infrared Device Driver
	B. Installing the SMC Fast Infrared Framer


>>A.  Installing the SMC Fast Infrared Driver
The SMC Fast IR Driver is installed through the Device Manager 
by updating the MSIR20 driver.

1. To run the Device Manager, right-click on the My Computer 
   icon, select the Properties option from the popup menu, and 
   then click the Device Manager tab in the System Properties 
   dialog. 
2. To display the Microsoft infrared device, in the System 
   Properties dialog, make sure the View devices by type option 
   is selected.  Then click the plus sign to the left of the 
   Ports(COM & LPT) device class label.  Select the "Generic 
   Ir Serial Port" name and click the Properties button.
3. To update the driver, in the Properties dialog, select the 
   Driver tab.  Then click Update Driver button.  The Update 
   Device Driver Wizard  will open.   Insert the SMC Fast IR 
   Driver disk.  Then select YES(Recommended), and click the Next
   button.
4. The Wizard will find the SMC IrCC(Fast Infrared) Hardware & 
   Driver.  Select Finish.  
5. After the driver is installed, a prompt to reboot will be 
   displayed.   Select Yes.


>>B.  Installing the SMC Infrared Framer
The Infrared Framer is installed through the Windows Explorer.

1. Insert the SMC Driver disk into drive a:\.  From the Windows 
   Explorer, select a:\.
2. Select the file SmcIrlap.Inf.    Right click on the file, from
   the pop-up menu, select Install.
3. When prompted for the path, type a:\.   This will complete the
   SMC Driver installation.


Using the Infrared Monitor
To begin infrared communications, you must enable the infrared 
software. 

1. Open the control panel : Select the Start button.  Then select
   Settings from the menu, then select Control Panel.
2. The Infrared Monitor icon name is in the Control Panel,.  Open
   the Infrared Monitor by double clicking the icon.
3. When the Infrared Monitor is opened, the infrared communication
   will be enabled.  Use the Infrared Monitor to control the 
   settings for the infrared software.