.
.                XIRCOM TOKEN RING ADAPTER
.                        Release Version 4.11
.                           December 12, 1994

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Thank you for purchasing the Xircom Token Ring 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
you have general questions, please contact Xircom Technical Support.
Information on Xircom Technical Support is located at the end of this file.

Remember to register your Xircom adapter to receive information about
future software upgrades and new products.

CONTENTS
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   1) Description
   2) New Features
   3) Special Software Notes
   4) Machine Specific Notes
   5) Xircom Technical Support

1) DESCRIPTION
   ===========

   -This release of SmartRing(tm) software supports the following Xircom
   Token Ring Adapters: Pocket Token Ring Adapter, External Token Ring
   Adapter, Pocket Token Ring Adapter II, and the Pocket Token Ring Adapter
   III. It does not support Xircom's first 4Mbps-only adapter, models PT04B3
   and PT04BT. If you require updated software for your PT04B3 or PT04BT,
   please contact Xircom Technical Support for an adapter upgrade ( file name
   PT312.EXE).

2) NEW FEATURES
   ============
   This release Version 4.11 SmartRing software features:

   -Revised DOS ODI driver (TRODI.COM)  to provide improved functionality
    with Windows for Workgroups.

   -Support for new VLSI parallel port chip in Compaq and AST machines.

   -SMARTLSP.EXE and SMARTIPX.EXE now support IBM PC Support Program
    Version 2, Release 3

   -Support for OS/2 WARP version 3.0


3) SPECIAL SOFTWARE NOTES


LAN SUPPORT PROGRAM (SMARTLSP)
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When using the External Token Ring Adapter (ET16BU) and SMARTLSP with
DOS LAN Requester, an intermittent loss of network connection may occur.
Please contact Technical Support if you experience this situation.

NDIS
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This version of SMARTND.DOS may not provide full support for CAF (capture
all frames) mode for products such as FTP's LANwatch. Please contact
Technical Support if you have any questions.

PPX
====

Software support for the Xircom Parallel Port Multiplexor (PPX) is
programmed into the DOS drivers provided on this diskette. The network
driver will detect whether or not PPX hardware is present when being
used with a Pocket Token Ring Adapter. DO NOT load a separate PPX driver
(i.e. PPX.COM or PPX. SYS).

When you use the Xircom adapter with a Xircom Parallel Port Multiplexor (PPX)
and a printer, be sure that your printer is turned on before you load your
network drivers.

The SMARTND.OS2 and TRODI.OS2 drivers do not support the Xircom Parallel
Port Multiplexor (PPX). Local printing is supported under DOS only.

Some machines with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) capability may not support
EPP mode when used in conjuction with a PPX.

Local printing is not working properly with the driver SMARTND.DOS under
Windows.

OS/2
=====

Local (pass-through) printing with the External Token Ring Adapter, or
with a Pocket Token Ring Adapter and PPX is not supported under OS/2.

4) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
   ======================

The drivers in this release support machines with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
capabilities. For additional information on EPP, refer to the User's Guide.

Compaq LTE Lite
==============

To enable the EPP utility on the Compaq LTE Lite, first use Compaq's SETUP
program to change the default LPT port to LPT2.

NEC Ultralite Versa
================

The NEC UltraLite Versa with ROM BIOS v1.01.06 supports EPP mode in the
BIOS (you do not need to use a separate EPP.COM or EPP.SYS file). However,
if a Xircom driver is loaded, unloaded (for example, typing TRODI/u), then
reloaded a second time, or if TRTEST or TRSETUP are run more than once, a
"Xircom adapter missing, not powered, or malfunctioned" error message will
be displayed. To prevent this occurrence simply run the Xircom EPP.COM
utility prior to loading the driver as follows:

                EPP Enb
                TRODI (or TRTEST, or TRSETUP)

Mitsuba Ninja/Packard Bell 286 LPV
=============================

When using a Misuba Ninja or Packard Bell 286 LPV under NetWare,
Interrupt 7A must be disabled by creating a SHELL.CFG file containing
the line INT7A=OFF.

5) XIRCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT
   ============================
   To obtain technical support for your Xircom product, please call or send
   a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.  Access the Xircom
   INFOSYS BBS at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
   (N-8-1).  Use ANSI or TTY for your terminal emulation as the Xircom BBS
   PCs do not support DEC VT-type terminal emulations.

   Corporate Offices            Technical Support and Information
   ---------------------------  ---------------------------------------------
   Xircom, Inc.                 United States............ TEL: (805) 376-9200
   Corporate Headquarters
   2300 Corporate Center Dr.    24-Hr Fax-on-demand.USA.. TEL: (800) 775-0400
   Thousand Oaks, CA 91320      24-Hr Fax-on-demand Intl. TEL: (805) 376-9020
    TEL: (805) 376-9300         24-Hr Fax................ FAX: (805) 376-9100
    FAX: (805) 376-9311         24-Hr Data Lines......... BBS: (805) 376-9130
    .                           24-Hr Internet E-mail.... INT: cs@xircom.com
    .                           24-Hr CompuServe......... CIS: GO XIRCOM
    HOURS:  5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Pacific)

   European Offices             Technical Support and Information
   ---------------------------  ---------------------------------------------
   Xircom Europe NV             Eur/Mid-East/Africa.. TEL: +32/(0)3.360.38.60
   Bisschoppenhoflaan 82-84     24-Hr Fax-on-demand.. TEL: +32/(0)3.360.38.00
   2100 Antwerp, Belgium        24-Hr Fax............ FAX: +32/(0)3.326.31.50
    TEL: +32/(0)3.360.38.11     24-Hr Data Lines..... BBS: +32/(0)3.326.23.68
    FAX: +32/(0)3.326.31.50
    HOURS:  9:00 to 17:00, Monday through Thursday
    .       9:00 to 16:00, Friday

   Hong Kong Offices            Technical Support and Information
   ---------------------------  ---------------------------------------------
   Xircom Asia Ltd.             Asia Pacific............. TEL: +852-2525-2078
   1604 Century Square
   1-13 D'Aguilar Street        24-Hr Fax................ FAX: +852-2525-8955
   Hong Kong                    24-Hr Data Lines......... BBS: +852-2537-6048
    TEL: +852-2525-2078
    FAX: +852-2525-8955
    HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

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