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Lucent Technologies Winter 2001
NDIS 4 Miniport Driver for NT4 with Softex. Variant 2 Version: 6.30
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This README.TXT covers information that was not yet known or
available when the user documentation shipped with this product
was written. It includes update information, additional
installation instructions, limitations to the current version of
the product, and suggestions to solve known issues or problems.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
4. INSTALLATION NOTES
5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
6. KNOWN ISSUES
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
1.1 About this software
This Driver supports the following network interface cards:
* ORiNOCO PC Card (Silver and Gold)
* WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo 11 Mb Card
* WaveLAN/IEEE Turbo Card (8 Mb)
* WaveLAN/IEEE PC Card (2 Mb)
1.2 Files Installed
The following files will be installed in the Windows designated
directory:
NDIS 4 Miniport driver for Windows NT4 version 6.28
WLLUC52.SYS
OEMSETUP.INF
WCLUC52.EXE
WNLUC52.CPL
WLLUC.CNT
WNLUC.HLP
README.TXT
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Operating System
This Driver is for the Microsoft Windows NT4 Operating System
with the Softex PC Card software.
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3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
3.1 Version 6.28 Winter 2001
NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE DRIVER REQUIRES THE STATION
FUNCTIONS FIRMWARE TO BE VERSION 6.04 (OR HIGHER).
It is not compatible with older versions.
* Added functionality for enabling/disabling radio from the
Client Manager
* Putting 'ANY' in a peer-to-peer profile gives a apropriate warning.
* Profiles can now be selected trough the keyboard.
3.2 Version 6.14 June 2000
NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE DRIVER REQUIRES THE STATION
FUNCTIONS FIRMWARE TO BE VERSION 6.04 (OR HIGHER).
It is not compatible with older versions.
* ORiNOCO name change.
* New control panel (Card Settings program).
* Configuration profiles are qualified for network type:
- Access Point (WavePOINT-II or other party 802.11 AP).
- Residential Gateway (RG-1000).
- Peer-to-Peer Group (IEEE 802.11 IBSS; network without AP).
This causes further configuration screens (tabs) to be
adapted accordingly.
* The "Ad-Hoc Demo Mode" can no longer be selected through
the Card Settings program. This to avoid confusion with
the Peer-to-Peer Group (IBSS) mode, and to discourage the
use of this non-interoperable mode of operation. For special
applications (e.g. research, or compatibility with other /
previous WaveLAN/IEEE products), it can still be configured
by editing the Registry.
* The "Advanced" tab has been split into an "Advanced" tab
and an "Admin" tab, to more clearly indicate that this
information is to be provided by the network administrator.
These tab-screens have been reworded, and check-boxes have
been replaced by radio-buttons.
3.3 Version 6.00 March 2000
NOTE: THIS VERSION OF THE DRIVER REQUIRES THE STATION
FUNCTIONS FIRMWARE TO BE VERSION 6.04 (OR HIGHER).
It is not compatible with older versions.
* Configuration via Control Panel Applet.
* Support for multiple configuration profiles.
* Microwave Oven Robustness parameter added.
* "AP Density" parameter renamed to "Distance between APs".
* Station Name taken from Windows Network Computer Name.
3.4 Version 4.00 July 1999
* The software now supports data encryption via the
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm.
- The WEP function allows you to enable or disable
encryption of all data traffic, and to specify up to
four keys for encryption/decryption. One key will
be assigned as dedicated encrypt key.
- This function should only be anabled when you are
using WaveLAN SILVER cards; BRONZE or WHITE cards will
not support encryption in hardware.
- When enabling WEP, make sure your SILVER card has
firmware level 4.08 or higher. If neccessary, update
your cards with a firmware update utility (e.g. WSU10408)
- A total system with encryption also requires a
WavePOINT installation with a SILVER card and with
WEP enabled and with matching encryption keys.
This requires WavePOINT AP software level 4.0 or
higher.
* This software can be run on all previously released versions
of WaveLAN/IEEE Cards.
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4. INSTALLATION NOTES
4.1 Standard Installation
Please refer to the 'Getting Started Guide' or 'User's
Guide' that came with your product.
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5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
5.1 Compatibility with Station Functions Firmware on the Card.
This version of the driver requires the Station Functions
firmware on the Card to be version 6.04 or higher.
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6. KNOWN ISSUES
6.1 ORiNOCO Add/Edit profile does not appear upon installation
The ORiNOCO driver requires Windows NT Service Pack 4 or higher.
In case you are running SP3 or lower, your Windows NT system
does not provide the Windows system DLLs required to make the
Add/Edit profile window work.
You can resolve this error by either:
* Installing Microsoft Windows NT Service Pack 4 or higher
(SP 6 is recommended),
* (Re-)installing the latest Client Manager, or
* Run the patch comupd50.exe provided on the ORiNOCO CD.
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7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
7.1 Finding Information
On the ORiNOCO Web Site you can find the most recent
device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and
user documentation.
World Wide Web: HTTP://WWW.LUCENT.COM/ORiNOCO or
FTP://FTP.WAVELAN.COM/PUB
7.2 Contact Technical Support
If you encounter problems when installing or using this
product, or would like information about our other
ORiNOCO products, please contact your local Authorized
ORiNOCO Reseller or Lucent Technologies Sales office.
Addresses and telephone numbers of the Lucent Technologies
Sales offices are listed on our ORiNOCO Web Site.
Help us Helping you!
When contacting Technical Support, please use the Problem Report
(report.txt) and send it to us by Fax or E-Mail.
A completed Problem Report Form that includes the details about
your ORiNOCO product and its host environment will help us
helping you to solve your problems.
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