XIRCOM CREDITCARD ETHERNET+MODEM 33.6
Release 1.21
July 9, 1998
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******************** Special Upgrade Instructions ***************************
* Windows 95/98 and NT *
* *
* If you already have a CEM33 installed under Windows 95/98 or NT, it is *
* important that you follow the upgrade instructions in Section 1. *
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Thank you for purchasing the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6
Adapter. Xircom has done everything to ensure that our adapter is
compatible with the widest range of notebook and laptop PCs possible.
As a company, we are equally committed to customer satisfaction and timely
response to the needs and concerns of our customers.
If you have compatibility issues related to your specific environment, or
require additional information, please refer to the CreditCard
Ethernet+Modem User's Guide.
Remember to register your Xircom adapter to receive information about
future software upgrades and new products.
CONTENTS
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1) Windows 95, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98 and NT - Upgrade Instructions
2) Release Notes / Known Limitations
3) CXCFG.EXE Configuration Utility
4) Special Configuration Notes
5) Machine Specific Notes
6) Modem
7) Installation Program
8) Xircom Customer Support
1) WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 95 OSR2, WINDOWS 98 AND NT - UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
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If you already have a CEM33 installed under Windows 95, Windows 95 OSR2,
Windows 98 or NT, it is important that you follow these upgrade
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible
damage to your system setup.
To determine which version of Windows 95 you are running, go to Start/
Settings/Control Panel and double click on the System icon. Look for the
version number listed under Microsoft Windows 95 on the General page.
Windows 95 (version 4.00.950a) Instructions
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Instructions for updating your CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 Adapter
under Windows 95:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel
2. Double Click on the System icon
3. Select the Device Manager tab
4. Double Click on the MultiFunction Adapters listing
5. Highlight CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 and click on Properties
6. Select the Driver tab
7. Click on Change Driver
8. Click on Have Disk
9. Enter the path where the updated drivers are located and
click on OK
10. In the Select Device, Window highlight the model displayed and
click on OK
11. Click OK to complete the installation. Windows 95 will require a
few minutes to update the drivers.
WARNING!!! THE SYSTEM MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO PROCESS THESE CHANGES.
IT MAY APPEAR THAT THE SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP. DO NOT REBOOT YOUR
COMPUTER DURING THIS PROCESS.
Windows 95 OSR2 (version 4.00.950b) Instructions
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Instructions for updating your CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 Adapter
under Windows 95 OSR2:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel
2. Double click on the System icon
3. Select the Device Manager tab
4. Locate the parent entry for the CEM33 (this will be listed under
either Multi-function adapter or Modem) and double-click it.
5. Click the Driver tab.
6. Click Update Driver.
7. Verify Yes is selected and click Next.
8. Windows will search for an updated driver. If the updated driver is
located on the floppy drive, it should be detected. If it is, proceed to
step 10. If the driver is not detected, proceed to the next step.
9. Click Other Locations. Enter the path to the directory where the driver
is located (or use the browse button). Once the correct path is
entered click OK.
10. Click Finish.
11. At this point you may be re-prompted to enter the path to the driver.
If this is necessary, do so, and click OK. Windows 95 will require a
few minutes to update the drivers.
WARNING!!! THE SYSTEM MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO PROCESS THESE CHANGES.
IT MAY APPEAR THAT THE SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP. DO NOT REBOOT YOUR
COMPUTER DURING THIS PROCESS.
Windows 98 Instructions
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Instructions for updating your CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 Adapter
under Windows 98:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel
2. Double click on the System icon
3. Select the Device Manager tab
4. Locate the parent entry for the CEM33 (this will be listed under
either Multi-function adapter or Modem) and double-click it.
5. Click the Driver tab.
6. Click Update Driver.
7. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box will be displayed. Click
Next.
8. Verify the "Search for a better driver..." option is selected and
click Next.
9. The Wizard will prompt for a location. If the updated drivers are
located on a floppy disk, select the Floppy disk drives option and
insert the diskette. If the drivers are located in a different
location, select the Specify a location option and enter the
correct path (or use the browse option). Click Next.
10. Windows should find the updated driver (if it does not you may have
entered the location incorrectly). Verify the Updated Driver option
is selected and click Next. Click Next again.
11. If Windows 98 displays a warning indicating it is unable to locate
certain files, click OK and then re-enter the correct path to the
location of the drivers.
12. Click OK to complete the installation. Windows 98 will require a
few minutes to update the drivers.
13. When finished, a dialog box will be displayed indicating that the
driver has been successfully updated. Click Finish.
WARNING!!! THE SYSTEM MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO PROCESS THESE CHANGES.
IT MAY APPEAR THAT THE SYSTEM HAS LOCKED UP. DO NOT REBOOT YOUR
COMPUTER DURING THIS PROCESS.
Windows NT 4.0 Instructions
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Instructions for updating your CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 Adapter
under Windows NT 4.0:
1. Go to Start/Settings/Control Panel
2. Double click on Network
3. Select the Adapters tab
4. Highlight any current CEM33 adapters, and click remove.
5. Click on Add
6. Click on Have Disk
7. Insert diskette in floppy drive
8. Highlight driver, and click OK
9. A Setup box will appear. Select the appropriate settings for your
machine. Click on Close
10. Windows NT will prompt you for the rest of the installation
Windows NT 3.51 Instructions
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Instructions for updating your CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 Adapter
under Windows NT 3.51:
It is recommended that Service Pack 5 is already installed prior to
following these instructions.
1. Double Click on Main, Control Panel, and Network
2. Select the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 33.6 listing
under Installed Network Adapters
3. Click on Remove
4. Click on Add Adapter
5. When prompted for adapter type, scroll down and select
"<Other> Requires disk from manufacturer"
6. Insert diskette into Drive A: or enter the path where the driver
is located
7. Click on OK
8. Select the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet + Modem 33.6 (Miniport)
listing
9. Click on OK
10. Click on OK (This screen allows you to modify the resource settings
for the adapter)
11. Click on OK (Network Settings screen)
12. Windows NT 3.51 will bind the adapter and prompt you for any
additional networking information
13. Windows NT 3.51 will prompt you to restart in order to complete
the driver update
Microsoft recommends that you reapply the Service Pack after making
hardware component changes. Further information is available in the
README.TXT provided with Service Pack 5
2) RELEASE NOTES / KNOWN LIMITATIONS
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Supported Environments
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With this release, the following environments are supported:
-NDIS3 Driver for Microsoft Windows NT (Ver. 3.51, 4.0)
and Windows 95 (CEM33XPS.SYS)
-DOS ODI Driver (XPSODI.COM)
-DOS NDIS2 Driver (XPSNDIS.EXE)
-Packet Driver (XPSPD.COM)
-Diagnostic test program (XPSTEST.EXE)
-Modem test program (MDMTESTW.EXE)
-Modem Enabler (CMENABLE.COM)
-Novell LAN driver (XPSODI.LAN)
-OS/2 ODI driver (XPSODI.OS2)
-OS/2 NDIS driver (XPSNDIS.OS2)
The following features are available in this release:
-Support for unattended installation to a domain server under
Windows NT. For specific instructions on how to implement this
feature, please refer to the Readunat.txt file located in the
\NT40 directory on the Win95/NT installation disk #1.
In some cases it is necessary to install the CEM33-10BT while
installing networking for the purposes of joining a Domain.
This is true in the case of an unattended installation to
an NT domain server. In such cases, download the latest
version of PCMCIA.SYS (pcmfix-i.exe). At the time of this
publication this file can be obtained at the following URL:
ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/nt40/
hotfixes-postSP3/pcm-fix/
Rename the existing PCMCIA.SYS located in the \I386 directory.
Copy the updated version to the \I386 directory. See the
On-Line Help file for additional information.
In a case in which Windows NT has already been installed but
networking has not and the need exists to join a domain in
this manner, overwrite the PCMCIA.SYS file that currently
exists in the \%systemroot%\system32\drivers directory with
the new one. You should then be able to install the CEM33-10BT
while installing networking without difficulty.
-HotSwap support on the Siemens Scenic Mobile Pro 700 P5-133
-Updated XPSOS2.NIF file that includes support for all
CEM33-10BT configuration parameters
-Support for Network Associates (Cinco) NetXray Network
monitoring application has been added with this release
Known Limitations
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-When using the XPSODI.COM driver with any laptops using the
TCIC/Databook chipset, we recommend that you copy over the
XPSODI.COM driver located in the TCIC directory.
-When used with Lanalyzer v. 2.2, XPSODI.LAN will detect oversized
packets of greater than 5Kb as "jabber" errors rather than as
oversized.
-When using IBM's EZPLAY Card and Socket Services (CS/S), an IO
address must be specified in the NET.CFG, PROTOCOL.INI or on the
command line.
-Under OEM Service Release Version 2 of Win95 (OSR2) or Windows 98,
the multi-function parent device may be displayed under the Modem
category in addition to the modem device. The modem device string is:
"Modem of Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6". The other device
listed represents the parent multifunction device.
-When using QmodemPro in DOS with XPSODI.COM in SHAREIRQ mode,
modem performance will be slow. Xircom recommends using MODE IO
to improve performance.
-Using NT 4.0 with Service Pack 1 may cause some portable PCs
to lock up on Shutdown or Restart. Updating to Service Pack 3
resolves this issue.
-If you experience intermittent times where the modem will not
respond to an AT Command while running CMENABLE.COM on a
portable that uses the TI1130 PCMCIA Controller, run XPSTEST
and choose the test function to determine the IRQ the card is
using and run CMENABLE COMIRQ=x where x is the IRQ determined
by XPSTEST. See the User's Guide for additional information
on using XPSTEST.
-The COM Port Monitor Utility (XCOMMON) must be launched prior
to any communication applications in order for it to function.
3) CXCFG.EXE CONFIGURATION UTILITY
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In the past, Xircom has provided a file called CXCFG.EXE that is used in
conjunction with 16-bit drivers. With this release, CXCFG.EXE is no
longer required. Xircom has provided a "dummy" CXCFG.exe for users who
just "copy over" files. CXCFG.EXE can be removed from your system when
using drivers from this release.
4) SPECIAL CONFIGURATION NOTES
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Memory Managers
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When using a memory manager, be certain to exclude the memory
range being used by the CreditCard adapter. An 8K range will
need to be excluded within C000 to EF00.
example: device=c:\dos\himem.sys
device=c:\dos\emm386.exe x=D200-D3FF
This example excludes 8K starting at the D200 segment for use by
the CreditCard in a default configuration. If the CreditCard is
configured for a memory address different from the default,
be certain to exclude the appropriate memory address range.
Memory Range Notes
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-The CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 does not support the memory
range D000-D0FF.
-On some machines D600-D6FF is not supported.
-The CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 supports only "even" IO addresses
(example: 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340, 360). If you use an "odd" IO
address (example: 310, 330, 250), the adapter will fail to initialize.
COM Port Assignment Notes
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-In Windows 95 or Windows 98 the CEM33-10BT is configured to
install the modem at I/O address 02E8 on COM4 by default. In some
computers other hardware or virtual ports are already installed
that are using these resources in some manner, and the presence of
these devices will cause the modem to install on COM5. Some
applications may not be able to access the modem in such cases. In
order to correct this and move the modem to a conventional COM
port location (COM1 through COM4), try the following:
Solution 1
If your computer contains an Infra-red serial port or a standard
serial port that is not being used, disable this device in both
the computer's system BIOS and in Windows via the Device Manager.
Then reboot the computer. In many cases, Windows will then re-
assign the modem to the resources that are now open (typically
I/O address 02F8, COM2) and the situation will be corrected.
Solution 2
If you are unable to disable such devices or Windows fails to
re-assign the port used, implement the following procedure:
1. Go to the Device Manager. Locate the "Multifunction Parent"
device entry for the CEM33-10BT (this may be located in either the
Modems group or the Multifunction Adapters group). Double click
this entry.
2. Click the Resources tab. Uncheck the box labeled "Use Automatic
Settings".
3. Note the Basic Configuration number the adapter is assigned to
(in most cases this will be 0000). Choose a different Basic
Configuration number to assign the modem to the port desired
according to the following scheme:
Basic Configuration 0005 - I/O address 03E8, COM3
Basic Configuration 0006 - I/O address 02F8, COM2
Basic Configuration 0007 - I/O address 03F8, COM1
We have found the first option (0005, 03E8, COM3) to be the best
choice in most instances.
4. Once the new configuration is selected, click OK. A warning
message will be displayed indicating you have made manual changes
and asking if you wish to continue. Click Yes. After a few seconds
the modem will be assigned to the new settings and the problem
will be resolved.
Full Duplex Notes
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To utilize full duplex capabilities, your network must have full duplex
hardware in place and enabled. If your network connection does not
have full duplex and you use the FULLDUPLEX option, your network will
become unusable due to excessive collisions.
5) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
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ThinkPad 760ED
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Xircom recommends disabling the IR port and built in modem, then
using interrupt 9. ThinkPad utilities that aid in configuring
the 760ED are available from IBM's web site.
ThinkPad 760XD
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Xircom recommends disabling the IR and Serial ports, then using
COM1 for the Xircom modem and interrupt 9. IBM's internal MWave
modem should be placed at COM2.
Toshiba Portege 660CDT
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All Xircom references under CardWork in the Registry and all
Tranxit references in the SYSTEM.INI must be removed for proper
installation using the CEM33XPS.SYS.
Card and Socket Services (CS/S) must also be removed from the
CONFIG.SYS.
Panasonic CF-62
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When using XPSODI.COM or XPSNDIS.EXE in DOS/Win 3.x
environments, C/SS needs to be loaded in order for the Adapter
to be recognized.
When using CEM33XPS.SYS under NT 4.0, the driver fails to
initialize.
NEC 6050
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When using XPSODI.COM or XPSNDIS.EXE in DOS/Win 3.x
environments, Xircom recommends adding the keyword
MODE IO in the PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG.
NEC 2400
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When using CEM33XPS.SYS under Windows 95 or NT 4.0, the Plug
& Play setting in the BIOS must be set to: NO.
NEC 6000 and 6030
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Xircom recommends disabling the IR port.
When using the XPSNDIS.EXE or XPSODI.COM under Windows
3.x with CS/S, Xircom recommends going to the CardWiz
directory, executing CONFIG.EXE, selecting Modem Card
Configurations, and changing the interrupt number of com4
(currently 11), to int=9.
When using the XPSNDIS.EXE or XPSODI.COM under Windows
3.x without CS/S, Xircom recommends setting the Modem to
load at com4 in the PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG.
Sharp 9020
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When using CEM33XPS.SYS under Windows 95, remark out the Tranxit
references in the SYSTEM.INI. Also, remove the SXIRC027.INF and
NETXIR.INF from the \windows\system\inf directory.
Sharp PC-8650
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When using XPSODI.COM in DOS/Win 3.x environments, C/SS needs
to be loaded in order for the driver to initialize. CMENABLE.COM
will not load.
6) MODEM
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We recommend that you update your modem firmware for the best connectivity
and performance. Firmware upgrades are available on the BBS, CompuServe
and World Wide Web. See "Xircom Customer Support" below for more
information.
General Information About 33.6 Kbps Connections
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-A 33.6 kbps connection requires near perfect conditions. Items that
contribute to a lower connection rate are:
-Noisy line conditions on individual calls
-Dirty or faulty wiring
-Poor connection ability of the modem/fax machine on the other side
-The Bulletin Board Service, Internet Service Provider or On Line
Service Provider may be forwarding the call to another location
(long distance) to extend their local calling areas.
To improve the likelihood of 33.6 kbps connections, try connecting to
and from different locations.
Other Tips
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-Fax compatibility depends on what kind of fax you are
communicating with. Some faxes work better when communicating in
Class 1 mode, others when communicating in Class 2 mode.
If you experience any difficulties in faxing, try switching
between Class 1 and Class 2 modes.
7) INSTALLATION PROGRAM
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DOS 6.x Startup Menu Notes
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The Xircom CreditCard Ethernet+Modem 33.6 requires an 8K range of
your PC's memory. If you are using a memory manager such as EMM386
or QEMM, the installation program requires an 8K memory range.
If you have a memory manager definition in each of your startup (boot)
sections, the installation program will display a message which will ask
you whether you would like the program to exclude this memory range in each
of your startup options, or save the recommended changes in a separate
file so you can make changes only to the startup option or options
you wish.
Previous Installations
----------------------
If you have existing Novell network drivers loaded in your CONFIG.SYS or
AUTOEXEC.BAT, the Installation Program will attempt to remove (REM) the
entries since these entries could conflict with the Xircom installation.
If the installation program cannot remove these entries, you will be
prompted to REM or remove them yourself. After you remove or REM out
the existing driver entries in your system files, re-run the Xircom
installation program in order for configuration to be completed
correctly.
8) XIRCOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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To obtain customer support for your Xircom product, please call or send
a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.
Access the Xircom TechLine quick-search database of problem
solutions at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit (N-8-1).
Use ANSI for your terminal emulation (you must have ANSI.SYS loaded on
your system to use the Xircom KnowledgeLine).
Access the Xircom INFOSYS BBS at up to 14400 bps (33600 in the U.S.),
No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit (N-8-1). Use ANSI, TTY, or NONE for
your terminal emulation as the Xircom BBS PCs do not support DEC VT-type
terminal emulations.
XIRCOM CORPORATE North and South America
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. 24-Hr Documents-by-Fax .... (800) 775-0400
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. 24-Hr E-mail ............... cs@xircom.com
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King Square 24-Hr Documents-by-Fax..+32/(0)3 450.08.00
Veldkant 39 24-Hr Fax ..............+32/(0) 70 233 306
2550 KONTICH, Belgium 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS..+32/(0) 70 233 163
. 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS..+32/(0) 70 233 163
. Technical Support Telephone Numbers
. Native English.......+32/(0) 70 233 307
. Native German........+32/(0) 70 233 850
. Native French........+32/(0) 70 233 851
. Native Dutch.........+32/(0) 70 233 852
. TechLine On Line........+32/(0) 70 233 711
. 24-Hr E-mail............ eurots@xircom.com
. 24-Hr Internet.......http://www.xircom.com
. HOURS (Sales): 9:00 to 17:00, Mon-Thu;
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Regional Sales and Marketing Offices
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41Bis Avenue de L-Europe 24-Hr Fax ........... +33/(1) 34.63.09.41
BP 264
78147 Velizy Cedex, France
Xircom AB Sales Support....... +46/(0) 8 590.332.80
I Infracity 24-Hr Fax .......... +46/(0) 8 590.717.81
Kanalvagen 10C
19461 Upplands Vasby, Sweden
Xircom Deutschland Gmbh Sales Support...... +49/(0) 89 46.23.02.0
Bretonischer Ring 16 24-Hr Fax ........ +49/(0) 89 46.23.02.10
85630 Grassbrunn/Technopark
Deutschland
Xircom UK Ltd Sales Support....... +44/(0) 1256.332.552
Worting House, Basingstoke 24-Hr Fax .......... +44/(0) 1256.332.553
Hampshire RG23 8PY
UK
XIRCOM ASIA PACIFIC Asia Pacific
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Xircom Asia Pacific (Pte) Sales Support.............. +65 323 1511
76 Shenton Way Customer Support........... +65 323 3404
Unit #06-01 24-Hr Fax ................. +65 224 3313
Singapore 079119 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS .... +65 323 0455
. 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 Sales Support............. +612 9911 7790
Level 20, 99 Walker Street Customer Support...... +612 (02)9911 7794
North Sydney, NSW 24-Hr Fax................. +612 9911 7796
Australia 2060 24-Hr Data Lines - BBS... +612 9911 7758
. 24-Hr Email......http://aunzts@xircom.com
XIRCOM JAPAN Japan
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Xircom Japan Sales Support................03 3243 1017
KDD Otemachi Bldg. /21F Customer Support.............03 3243 1129
1-8-1, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku 24-Hr Fax....................03 3243 1019
Tokyo 100-0004 24-Hr Internet......http://www.xircom.com
. 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
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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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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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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.
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