=========================================================== Agere Systems Inc. Winter 2002 Wireless PCI Adapter Software Version: 5.02b =========================================================== This README.TXT covers information that was not yet known or available when the user documentation shipped with this product was written. This text file 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- Warning: There are several versions of the Orinoco PCI adapter. This software package only applies to the Ti1225 and Ti1410 based PCI adapters. The number '1225' or '1410' should be visible on the largest chip on your PCI card. If this number is not visible, then do not install this software. ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- 1. SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION 1.1 Description This software is designed to install the Wireless PCI adapter in Microsoft Windows 95, NT v4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems. You do not need to install this PCI enabler if you are running a Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me. This software for the Wireless PCI adapter card is officially released and supported software of Agere Systems Inc. 1.2 Software Components DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE FOR MS-WINDOWS 98 AND/OR ME OPERATING SYSTEMS. INSTALLATION OF THE CORRECT DRIVERS FOR THESE OPERATING SYSTEMS IS DONE AUTOMATICALLY BY THE MS-WINDOWS 98/ME OPERATING SYSTEM ITSELF. The software for NT 4.0 Wireless PCI Enabler comprises the following components: \Win_NT\SETUP.EXE installation program \Win_NT\SETUP.INI installation file \Win_NT\setup.ins installation file \Win_NT\setup.lid installation file \Win_NT\_SETUP.DLL installation file \Win_NT\_INST32I.EX_ installation file \Win_NT\_ISDEL.EXE installation file \Win_NT\_sys1.cab system cabinet file \Win_NT\_user1.cab user cabinet file \Win_NT\DATA.TAG data tag file \Win_NT\data1.cab data cabinet file \Win_NT\lang.dat language file \Win_NT\layout.bin disk layout file \Win_NT\os.dat system file The software for Windows 95 comprises the file \Win_95\PCMCIA.INF, information for hardware install The software for Windows 2000 comprises the file \Win_2000\lucentw2k.reg, registry file ----------------------------------------------------------- 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Operating System The software and/or drivers provided with this ZIP file can be installed on the operating systems Windows 95, Windows NT version 4.0, SP4 or higher or Windows 2000. 2.2 Free Disk Space To install and run the software you will need 29 kB of free disk space for the enabler and 100 kB of free disk space for the Wireless PC Card driver. ----------------------------------------------------------- 3. NEW IN THIS RELEASE 3.1 Version 5.02b The software is placed in different directories for the different Operating Systems. No change in the support files itself. 3.2 Version 5.02 Support for TI-1410 PC Card Controller added. Windows 2000 support added. Windows 95 support enhanced. Enabler not needed anymore, an INF file is provided instead. Quick installation instruction provided in PDF file. 3.3 Version 5.00. Version 5.00 is the initial release of this software, allowing you to install the WaveLAN/PCI Enabler in MS-Windows NT v4.0 and WIN95 environments only. Please consult the Agere Wireless website (http://www.wavelan.com) for a newer version of the PCI Enabler software (version 5.00 or higher). ----------------------------------------------------------- 4. INSTALLATION NOTES Quick installation instructions are provided in the PCI_D_help.pdf Adbobe Acrobat file. Installation procedures are described in the flyer for Wireless PCI adapter that came with your Wireless PCI product. Please refer to this document for information about installing and configuring your Wireless product. Optionally, you can retrieve a copy of this document from the Agere website (http://www.agere.com). You can download the documentation in Adobe's Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). To view or print PDF files you will need the freeware Acrobat Reader that can be downloaded from the Adobe Web Site (http://www.adobe.com/acrobat). 4.1 Installation Notes for MS-Windows 95, NT, 2000 and XP Please refer to the user documentation for the description of the software installation. This section contains additional information and corrections only. 4.2 I/O Port conflicts under MS-Windows 95, 98, and NT When your Wireless Card's installation completed successfully, but it does not become operational (Client Manager reports "WaveLAN card not operational"), you are advised to try a different I/O Port value. The Windows Resource Manager does not always detect a conflict. This problem has been noticed under Windows 95 OSR 0, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0. 4.3 IRQ conflicts under MS-Windows 95, 98, and NT When your Wireless Card's installation completed successfully, and Client Manager reports "Connected to Infrastructure Network" or "Connected to Independent Network", but your station can not communicate with the network, you are advised to try a different IRQ (Interrupt) value. The Windows Resource Manager does not always detect a conflict. ----------------------------------------------------------- 5. TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS At the time of release of this software, no know problems remain to be solved. ----------------------------------------------------------- 6. KNOWN ISSUES At the time of release of this software, there were no known problems that remain to be solved. ----------------------------------------------------------- 7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 7.1 Finding Information On the Web Site you can find the most recent device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and user documentation. World Wide Web: HTTP://WWW.AGERE.COM or 7.2 Contact Technical Support If you encounter problems when installing or using this product, or would like information about our other Wireless products, please contact your local Authorized Reseller. When contacting Technical Support, please use the Problem Report Form and send it to us by Fax or E-Mail. The Problem Report Form 'REPORT.TXT' (Plain text format) is included with the CD that comes with the Wireless product. Alternatively, you can download the Problem Report Form from the Web Site. Include Product Name, Serial Number and software version number with each request to help the Support Group helping you. =========================================================== END OF FILE