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Agere Systems Inc. Winter 2002
NDIS 5 Miniport Driver for MS Windows 98, 98SE and Windows ME
Variant 1 Version: 7.42
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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 5 Miniport driver version 7.42 for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and
Windows ME.
WILUC48.DLL
WLLUC.CNT
WNLUC.HLP
WNLUC48.CPL
WLLUC48.INF
WLLUC48.SYS
WULUC48.VXD
WCLUC48.EXE
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Operating System
This Driver is for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and
the Windows ME Operating Systems.
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3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE
3.1 Version 7.42 Winter 2002
* Added support for
- Windows XP
- 802.1x authentication
- PCI adapter
- Ultra high density
- Promiscuous mode
* Extended functionality of Control Panel Applet
The Control Panel Applet has been extended such that it supports
multiple cards to be configured in a single system.
* Agere-ization has been performed, involving
replacement of Lucent-related texts to Agere equivalent.
3.2 Version 7.08 Fall 2001
* Correct problem: Control Panel Applet does not accept
hexadecimal coded encryption keys.
3.3 Version 7.06 Summer 2001
* Added Firmware as part of the driver.
* Changed ControlPanel to Wizard style
* Added Enhanged PowerManagement
3.4 Version 6.28 Winter 2001
* 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.
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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
None.
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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.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM/ or
FTP://FTP.ORINOCOWIRELESS.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 Agere Systems Sales office.
Addresses and telephone numbers of the Agere Systems
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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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.