. XIRCOM CARDBUS MODEM 56 WINGLOBAL
. Software Release Version 1.26
. March 28, 2000
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The driver software in this release works with the following
Xircom product:
Product Name Model Number
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CardBus Modem 56 WinGlobal CBM56WG
CONTENTS
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1) Modem
2) Release Notes/Known Limitations
3) What's new in the 1.26 Release
4) Using CBM56WG in Windows 2000
5) Creating a Disk Install
6) Xircom Customer Support
1) Modem
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General Information About 56 Kbps Connections
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-In order to achieve 56Kbps connects, there can be only one
digital to analog conversion between the connecting modems.
Also, the modems at both ends of the call must support 56K
connections to achieve 56K speeds. If they are not, they will
negotiate a standard V.34 rate. Current FCC regulations limit
download speeds of the modem to 53Kbps.
-Several factors exist that can limit the modem's performance.
Factors that can contribute to lower connection rates 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 your modem performance,
try connecting to and from different locations.
2) RELEASE NOTES/KNOWN LIMITATIONS
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Supported Environments
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Driver Name Description
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CBHCM.SYS NT4 without Softex COM Enabler
MPCM0027.SYS NT4 without Softex Modem Driver
MPCS0027.SYS NT4 With Softex Modem Driver
PCCOM.SYS Softex System File
MPCK0027.SYS Win2K Modem Driver
APUNINST.EXE Utility Uninstall Program
CBHCMCFG.EXE NT4 Modem Configuration Utility
COMSEL.EXE Xircom Com Port Select Utility (Windows 98)
MDMTEST.EXE 32 bit Windows Based Modem Test Utility
MPCC0027.VXD Windows 9x Modem Driver
MPCM0027.VXD Windows 9x Modem Driver
MPCP0027.VXD Windows 9x Modem Driver
RMVCARD.EXE Card Removal Utility
SETUP.EXE Utility Install Program
TELSEL.EXE Xircom Country Select Utility
Com Port Assignment in Windows 98
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Windows 98 may assign the modem to Com5. Windows applications
supporting TAPI support the use of Com5. If you have an
application which does not support the use of Com5, the Xircom
Com Port Select Utility can be used to change the Com port
assignment in Windows 98. It will allow you to select an
unassigned com port for use with CBM56WG. The Com Select
Utility is added to the Xircom program group during Utility
installation. The Com Port Select Utility is not supported
under Windows NT.
Modem Script Files
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Modem script files for popular applications can be found in
the \SCRIPTS directory on the CD-ROM. See scripts.txt in this
directory for details on using script files with the CBM56WG.
Known Limitations
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Under Win2000 only 1 CBM56WG may be installed in any 1 system
at a time.
3) WHAT'S NEW IN THE 1.26 SOFTWARE DRIVER RELEASE
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- This release contains drivers that are digitally signed by
Microsoft for Win 2000.
- RMVCARD has been modified to work under Win 2000.
- The modem loopback test portion of MDMTEST has been fixed to
work under Win 2000.
4) USING CBM56WG IN WINDOWS 2000
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Note: Windows 2000 does not currently have built-in drivers
for the CBM56WG. Until the drivers are included in Windows
2000, the following procedure should be followed to install
the CBM56WG in your Dell computer.
(1) With Windows 2000 running, connect cables and insert the
CardBus Modem 56 WinGlobal into the CardBus PC Card slot.
(2) Windows 2000 will display the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Insert the Xircom CD-ROM and click next.
(3) Choose "Search for a suitable driver..." and click next.
(4) Select "specify a location" and click next. In the "copy
manufacturer's files from" box type in the path to the Win2000
folder on the CD. For instance if your CD-ROM drive is drive
D, enter D:\win2000 and Click OK.
(5) The Wizard will announce that it has found a driver. Click
next. The drivers will then be copied to your computer.
Click "Finish" when notified that the software has been
installed.
(6) You will now have to install the utilitiy programs. Run
SETUP.EXE from the Xircom CD-ROM using Start, Run, and the
path to SETUP.EXE on the Xircom CD-ROM. For example,
D:\SETUP.EXE. Follow the onscreen instructions. Xircom
utilities and online documentation will be copied to your
hard drive and installed under Start, Programs, Xircom
Utilities.
(7) Click Yes when prompted to restart the computer.
(8) After Windows 2000 reloads, Xircom CountrySelect software
will launch. Select the country from which you will make modem
calls, then click Save and Exit, or click Exit to select
"United States or Canada."
(9) You can now use your communications software to make a
modem call.
(10) To access Xircom utilities, to view online documentation,
or to rerun CountrySelect after installation, click Start,
Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Internet Explorer or
Netscape loaded to view the online documentation.
5) CREATING A DISK INSTALL
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If you need a diskette version of the CBM56WG software for
installation on a system without a CD-ROM, the CD-ROM includes
two directories, DISK1 and DISK2 which contain files that can
be copied to diskettes. This can be done manually or by
running MAKEDISK.BAT. DISK1 includes necessary device drivers
files for NT4 with Softex. DISK2 includes necessary device
drivers for Win98, Win2K and NT4.
6) CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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Please consult your laptop computer System Documentation for
additional Customer Support options, or visit the Xircom
website at www.xircom.com
Thank you for making Xircom a part of your network.
Xircom acknowledges all tradenames and trademarks used in this
document as the property of their respective owners.
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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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