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Allied Data CopperJet 81x/82x Firmware
Version 5.14, 28 June 2002
Copyright (C) 2002 Allied Data Technologies
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This document provides information to users of the software product.
The information provided in this document is listed in the section Contents.
For detailed information please refer to our web site (see Contacts below).
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Legal Notice
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
ALLIED DATA OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER
PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT
SERVICES, EVEN IF ALLIED DATA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN ANY CASE, ALLIED DATA'S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL
BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU FOR THE
SOFTWARE PRODUCT OR U.S. $25.
HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES
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THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT-TOLERANT AND IS NOT DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED OR
INTENDED FOR USE OR RESALE AS ON-LINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTS REQUIRING FAIL-SAFE PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS IN THE OPERATION
OF NUCLEAR FACILITIES, AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION OR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS,
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, DIRECT LIFE SUPPORT MACHINES, OR WEAPONS SYSTEMS,
IN WHICH THE FAILURE OF THE SOFTWARE COULD LEAD DIRECTLY TO DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR SEVERE PHYSICAL OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
("HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES").
ALLIED DATA AND ITS SUPPLIERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES.
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Contents
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- Legal Notice
- Contents
- About
- Feature List
- Limitations/Restrictions
- Release Notes
+ New Features in these USB Drivers
+ Solved Bugs in these USB Drivers
- Known Issues
+ General Issues
+ Known Bugs
- List of Files
- Environmental Requirements
- Installing these USB Drivers
- Un-installing these USB Drivers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Documents
- Contacts
- Trademarks
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About
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USB drivers for Allied Data CopperJet 81x/82x series of DSL modems.
These USB drivers are for MS Windows operating systems
and they are needed if the CopperJet modem is to be connected to
a MS Windows PC by an USB cable.
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Feature List
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- Configuration of the modem is supported either over Ethernet LAN
or over USB by the Monitor Tool.
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Limitations/Restrictions
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- The modem requires firmware v5.14 or later
in order to operate with these USB drivers.
- Only one modem can be connected to the PC at a time.
The USB drivers do not support multiple modems connected simultaniously.
- The modem will not boot from USB automatically and
booting through USB is not supported by these USB drivers.
- The modem's Ethernet LAN and USB ports can be used simultaneously,
but connection of a single modem by Ethernet LAN and USB simultaniously
to a single PC is not recommended and is not supported.
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Release Notes
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These USB drivers are needed for firmware v5.14 and higher.
New Features in these USB Drivers
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- The USB driver system files are version 8.2.0.16.
- Support for Windows XP.
- Support for CopperJet 81x/82x hardware revision 3.
Solved Bugs in these USB Drivers
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- None.
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Known Issues
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General Issues
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- IEEE 802.1Q Tagged Ethernet frames are not supported.
- Updating of the Windows USB drivers on Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
require a reboot of the PC
before an USB connection to the modem can be established.
- When plugging (or unplugging) the modem in (or from) the USB port,
it will take about 20 seconds before connection between modem and PC
is made. Windows 95/98/98SE will show an hourglass mouse pointer.
- The Message Server of Windows 95/98/98SE may hang/crash,
if the USB port is accessed by a program or by un-/re-plugging the
USB cable, while Windows is waiting for a connection to the modem.
This will cause Windows to disable the affected USB port.
See the FAQ for further information.
Known Bugs
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- The USB drivers can only be manually uninstalled.
- On Windows 95/98/98SE:
When unplugging and replugging the USB cable Windows 95/98/98SE
may show 'New Hardware Found' pop-up(s) with 'Unknown Device',
while the USB drivers are already installed.
See the FAQ for further information.
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List of Files
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File Description
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vvbususb.inf USB driver installation info file
vvbususb.sys USB driver v8.2.0.16
Vvbeth.inf Virtual ethernet NIC installation info file
vvbeth.sys Virtual ethernet NIC driver v8.2.0.16
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Environmental Requirements
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Supported PC OS Platforms
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Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows ME,
Windows NT4, Windows 2000, Windows XP
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Installing the USB Drivers
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A) First time installation of the USB drivers:
1) Make sure the modem is disconnected from the PC.
2) Unzip the USB drivers to a temporary directory or floppy disk,
if they are not already unzipped.
3) Connect the powered-on modem to the PC.
4) Windows will find new hardware.
5) When prompted for USB driver,
type or browse to the location of the modem's USB drivers.
6) Follow the instructions of Windows.
7) After installing the USB drivers you will see
a new network adapter under the network properties
and/or under the hardware device manager.
B) Installing over previous USB drivers:
1) Make sure a powered-on modem is connected to the PC.
2) Unzip the USB drivers to a temporary directory or floppy disk,
if they are not already unzipped.
3) Go to the network adapter properties of the modem,
either through the network properties or device the manager.
4) Under the driver tab select new driver and follow the instructions.
5) When prompted for USB driver,
type or browse to the location of the modem's USB drivers.
6) Follow the instructions of Windows.
7) After installing the USB drivers you will see
a new network adapter under the network properties
and/or under the hardware device manager.
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Un-installing the USB Drivers
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The USB drivers can only be un-installed manually
by removing the .inf and .sys files and editing the registry.
This is NOT recommended and is NOT supported.
Instead, install new USB drivers over the old ones.
As described under 'Installing the USB Drivers'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Q: The USB port is disabled after (dis-)connecting the modem.
A: On Windows 95/98/98SE when plugging (or unplugging) the modem
in (or from) the USB port, it will take about 20 seconds
before connection between modem and PC is made.
During which Windows 95/98/98SE will show an hourglass mouse
pointer, while waiting for the USB port to be (un)connected.
If during this time the USB port is accessed either
- by a program (like a web browser or Monitor Tool) or
- by (un)plugging the USB cable,
the Message Server of Windows 95/98/98SE may hang/crash and
this USB port will be disabled on the PC side.
The affected PC USB port can only be used again after Windows
has been rebooted/restarted. The modem does not need rebooting.
Other USB ports on the PC will still work, if they do not use
Windows' Message Server (like Human Interface Divices such as mice).
Recommendations:
1) Before fiddling with the USB cable
close all applications that might access the USB port
(like Monitor Tool, web browser, e-mail program).
2) During and after (un)plugging of the USB cable
do not touch the PC for at least 30 seconds.
3) Make sure the modem and the USB mouse do not share the same
USB port on the PC through an USB hub
(so the mouse can still be used if Windows disables the USB port).
- Q: When unplugging and replugging the USB cable,
Windows shows 'New Hardware Found' pop-up(s) with 'Unknown Device',
while the USB drivers are already installed.
A: This only occurs sometimes on Windows 95/98/98SE.
When this happens select/click on 'Cancel' to remove the pop-up(s).
To keep this from happening: Reinstall the drivers manually.
Manually installing USB drivers under Windows 95/98/98SE:
+ Goto: System Properties->Device Manager->Network adapters
+ Select/Click 'ADT CopperJet Virtual Ethernet NIC'
+ Goto: Properties->Driver->Update Driver
+ Select/Click 'Next'
+ Select/Click 'Display a list of all the drivers ..'
+ Select/Click 'Next'
+ Select/Click 'Have a disk' and go to the drivers directory
+ Select/Click 'CopperJet Virtual Ethernet NIC'
+ Select/Click 'Next'
+ Install all the necessary drivers
+ Select/Click 'Finish'
+ Reboot Windows manually.
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Related Documents
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For Document See Website
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AF www.atmforum.com
ANSI www.ansi.org
ETSI www.etsi.org
IEEE www.ieee.org
ISO www.iso.ch
ITU www.itu.int
RFC www.ietf.org
TR & WT www.dslforum.com
UPnP www.upnp.org
USB-IF www.usb.org
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Contacts
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Sales:
Allied Data Technologies
P.O. Box 788
NL-3200 AS Spijkenisse
Netherlands
Tel : +31-181-611522
Fax : +31-181-614840
Web : www.allieddata.com
E-mail: info@allieddata.com
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Trademarks
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Allied Data Technologies, CopperJet, Tornado, Tron, Trident,
Acecat, First and Teltron are registered trademarks (R) of
Allied Data Technologies b.v.. Use of the above marks without
the express written permission of Allied Data Technologies b.v.
is prohibited. All other trademarks contained herein are the
property of their respective owners. This may be a partial list.
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