Smart LAN Support Software
Release 4.3(2)
Madge Networks March 1996
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This file describes release 4.3(2) of the Smart LAN Support Software for
the following Ringnodes:
Smart 16/4 EISA Ringnode Smart 16/4 ISA Client Ringnode
Smart 16/4 MC32 Ringnode Smart 16/4 AT Ringnode
Smart 16/4 MC Ringnode Smart 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode
Smart 16 Ringnode Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode
Smart 16/4 PCMCIA Ringnode Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM)
Smart 16/4 ISA Client Plus Ringnode
Smart 16/4 ISA Client PnP Ringnode
Release 4.3(2) resolves all reported Fastmac Plus problems, which are
listed below . These problems occurred with a complex combination of
different vendors' hardware, software and enviromental conditions.
There are no new features or functional improvements to the driver
software.
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1) Release 4.3(2) includes the fix for the Ring Poll Lockup problem,
which was traced to a timing issue in the Fastmac Plus adapter
software.
2) Release 4.3(2) includes the fix for the Temporary De-insert problem,
which was traced to a problem with the timers that monitor
the adapter and workstation status with the Fastmac Plus adapter
software.
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** Please contact Madge Technical Support (see below) to obtain **
** detailed descriptions of the symptoms of these problems.Customers **
** should ONLY upgrade their networks if problems of the type **
** detailed above have been experienced. If upgrading,it is **
** necessary to ensure that all PC's on the network are updated. **
** Customers should NOT upgrade their networks if using Smart II **
** software. **
** **
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Release 4.3(2) contains the following bug fixes:
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1) Release 4.3(2) includes the fix for the problems with the Madge
Smart 16/4 PCMCIA Ringnode when used with the Dell Lattitude notebook
in the updated Fastmac Plus drivers.
2) Release 4.3(2) includes the fix for problems with IBM 330/350 486
range of PC's in the updated Fastmac Plus drivers.
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** **
** The Smart II Software on this disk is identical to release 4.3(1).**
** Please contact Madge Technical Support (see below) for updates to **
** Smart II Software. **
** **
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* Important Notes *
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1) This release supports all the Madge Smart 16/4 Ringnodes. It also
supports the Smart 16 Ringnode.
2) This release does not include drivers for Windows NT on DEC Alpha
or MIPS platforms. If you require support for these environments,
please contact Madge Technical Support (see below).
3) The versions of SMARTND.DOS and MADGEODI.SYS supplied with this
release do not support remote booting of OS/2. If you need to
remote boot OS/2 by using these drivers, please contact Madge
Technical Support for the most recent versions of the drivers.
4) The release disks do not include drivers for UNIX stations. If you
require support for UNIX, please contact Madge Technical Support
(see below). There are drivers available for the following
implementations of UNIX:
SCO (Madge part number: 87-00)
AIX (Madge part number: 87-01)
SOLARIS (Madge part number: 87-02)
UNIXWARE (Madge part number: 87-03)
5) This release does not include drivers for NetWare 2.x servers or
workstations. To obtain drivers for NetWare 2.x, please contact
Madge Technical Support quoting the version of NetWare 2.x that you
need to support.
6) The release disks include a program called IFADAP.EXE. This
program supersedes the IFIBM.EXE program which was included in
previous releases of the Smart LAN Support Software. It gives you
more flexibility than IFIBM.EXE if you want to use a single boot
disk to boot workstations that have different kinds of network
adapter installed. For more information, please read the IFADAP.INF
file.
The drivers included with Release 4.3(2) and where to find them.
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N.B. This table also details which drivers have been updated.
Module Name Description Disk Directory Changed
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*.CFG Configuration files D1 root N (note 3)
*.ADF Configuration files D1 root N (note 3)
DIAG.EXE Diagnostics Program D1 root Y
INSTALL.EXE Installation program D1 root Y
TRCFG.EXE AT Plus Configuration D1 root N (note 4)
utility
SMART.EXE Smart II Software D3 \SMART N (note 4)
*.SMT Smart II Software D3 \SMART N (note 3)
SMARTROM.EXE Smartrom programming D1 root N (note 4)
utility
NRPL.ROM Novell RPL ROM D1 root N (note 3)
NW.ROM NetWare Remote Reset ROM D1 root N (note 3)
MULTI.ROM Multi image ROM D1 root N (note 4)
ATMODE.EXE AT Plus mode configuration D1 root N (note 3)
utility
IFADAP.EXE Madge IFADAP boot utility D2 root N (note 4)
SMARTND.OS2 NDIS drivers for OS/2 D2 (1) N (note 4)
SMARTND.DOS NDIS drivers for DOS D2 (2) N (note 4)
MDGND.OS2 FastMAC Plus-based NDIS D2 \OS2INST Y
driver for OS/2 v2.x
SMARTNT.SYS NDIS 3.0 driver for Windows NT D2 \WINNT.31 Y
MDGMPORT.SYS NDIS 3.0 driver for Windows D2 \WINNT.35 Y
NT v3.5 and v3.51
MDGWFWG.386 NDIS 3.0 driver for Windows for D2 \WFWG Y
Workgroups version 3.11
MADGEODI.COM FastMAC Plus-based DOS ODI D3 \NW-DOS.ODI Y
driver
MADGEODI.SYS FastMAC Plus-based OS2 ODI D3 \NW-OS2.ODI Y
driver
MADGEODI.LAN FastMAC Plus-based NetWare D3 \NETWARE.4xx Y
4.0x server driver
SMART386.LAN FastMAC Plus-based NetWare D3 \NETWARE.31X Y
3.1x server driver
MNETBIOS.EXE Netbeui protocol D3 \LSP N (note 3)
Key:
D1, D2, D3 = 3.5-inch disks 1, 2 and 3
Note:
(1) \MSLANMAN.OS2\DRIVERS\TOKENRNG\MADGE
(2) \MSLANMAN.DOS\DRIVERS\TOKENRNG\MADGE
(3) As LSS4.3(0)
(4) As LSS4.3(1)
(5) LSS4.3(1) is the same as LSS4.3(0) with the addition of support for
Madge Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM).
Further information
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Included on these disks are ASCII text files that provide the
following:
* Detailed technical information about special applications.
* Late additions and amendments that are not in the LAN Support
Software manual.
We provide a special utility that makes these files easy to read. To
use this utility:
1) Put this disk into the A: drive.
2) Change drive to A:
2) Type INFO
3) Press Return
4) The screen displays a list of topics for which information is
available. Select the desired topic.
Madge Network Support Services
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To obtain support for Madge products please contact Madge Hot-line
Technical Support. You can report your problem to Madge Networks by:
* Telephoning our Hot-line Support
* Sending a fax to our Hot-line Support
* Sending a message by CompuServe-mail to our Hot-line Support
* Using the Madge Networks support section on CompuServe
* Using our free Bulletin Board System (BBS)
* Speaking to a Madge field-support engineer who is visiting your
site
When you contact Madge Networks we will record all details of the
problem, including full details about you and your company. Our
support engineers will attempt to resolve your problem and to ensure
that you have configured our products in the way that is most suited
to your needs.
Provision of New Software
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The latest released software is available on our Bulletin Board System
CompuServe
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Madge Networks now provides access to its support services via a
section of the PC Vendor G Forum on CompuServe Information Service.
CompuServe provides a world-wide information service used by a large
number of organizations for purposes which include: disseminating and
accessing reference material; distributing software; providing product
service and support. Madge's service on CompuServe is divided into
three:
* A Message Section. This allows you to post queries and have them
answered by Madge staff. Madge staff will access the Message
Section and provide up-to-date answers to your technical questions.
* A Library. This allows you to access Madge documentation. It
includes: New product announcements. Installation and
problem-solving guides. Product information.
* A Conference Area. This allows you to have real-time conversations
with other users and Madge engineers.
For customers who have not experienced the benefits that access to
CompuServe can bring, Madge offer a Free Introductory Membership. This
includes:
* A user-ID and password.
* An introductory US$15 usage credit which enables you to access
the Madge Networks Section of the PC Vendor G Forum and
CompuServe's other Extended and Premium services.
* One month's access to all of CompuServe's Basic Services.
* Complimentary subscription to the monthly CompuServe Magazine.
This offer allows you to access a wide variety of Forums provided by
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these free benefits call CompuServe on:
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If you are already a CompuServe member, you can access the Madge
Networks Section of the PC Vendor Forum by typing the following at the
! prompt:
GO MADGE
Hot-line Support numbers
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Madge Network Inc. (North America)
Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Telephone International +1 408 955 0700
Fax International +1 308 955 0970
Freephone 800 876 2343 (1 800 TR MADGE)
MadgeFaxBack 408 383 1002
Madge Networks Ltd. (Europe, Africa and Middle East)
Hours 7 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. British time.
Telephone International +44 1628 858700
Fax International +44 1628 810607
Madge Networks KK. (Japan)
Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Japanese time.
Telephone International +81 3 5232 3281
Fax International +81 3 5232 3208
Madge International Ltd.
Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hong Kong time.
Telephone International +852 593 9888
Fax International +852 519 8022
Please note that International Division covers Australia, New Zealand,
Africa and Asia (outside of Japan).
The Madge bulletin board system
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Madge Networks Ltd. and Madge Networks Inc. now maintain 24 hour
Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) that provide the latest drivers,
technical support information, and a forum for quickly resolving
problems with token-ring installations. For the BBS number, see below.
Madge Networks Inc.
2310 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95131-1011 USA
Tel: (408)-955-0700
Fax: (408)-955-0970
BBS: (408)-955-0262
Toll Free (US and Canada) (800)-TR MADGE
Madge Networks Ltd.
Knaves Beech Business Park,
Loadwater,
High Wycombe,
Bucks, HP10 9QZ, United Kingdom
Tel: 01628-858700
Fax: 01628-810607
BBS: 01628-858008
Technical Support: 0628-858700
International Tel: +44-1628-858700
International Fax: +44-1628-810607
International BBS: +44-1628-858008
You need a modem to access this BBS. Note that ideally you should use
an ANSI (VT100) terminal emulator (for example, PROCOMM) with your
serial port set to 8-bit data, NO parity check, and ONE stop bit. The
US BBS runs at up to 9600 baud while the UK BBS runs at up to 14400
baud. Download protocols supported are X,Y, and Z modem.
The BBS is an open system so anyone can login. When you login, the
system prompts you for your name. If you are a new user, the system
asks if you have spelt your name correctly and then prompts you for a
password. As a new user, the system asks you a series of questions
including acknowledgement of the Madge BBS license agreement. These
only occur on your first login, therefore, answer as accurately as
possible. The BBS includes full online help.
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*************** HISTORY OF PREVIOUS SOFTWARE RELEASES ***********
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Features added in Release 4.3(1) included:
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* Release 4.3(1) is the first release to support the Smart 16/4 PCI
Bus Master Ringnode.
Features added in Release 4.3(PCI) included:
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* Release 4.3(PCI) is the first release of the LAN Support Software
that supports the Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode.
Features added in Release 4.3(0) included:
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* Release 4.3(0) is the first release of LAN Support Software that
supports the Smart 16/4 ISA Client PnP Ringnode.
* Release 4.3(0) includes a facility for providing your Ringnode and
Smartrom with a password.
* Release 4.3(0) includes enhancements to the Smart II Software which
give it even better handling of multiple protocols.
* Release 4.3(0) includes the new Smart NDIS interface.
* Release 4.3(0) includes the new driver for Windows NT i.e. Miniport
NDIS3 driver.
* Release 4.3(0) implements the Madge concept of Ringnode Mirroring.
Features added in Release 4.2(2) included:
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* Release 4.2(2) is the first release of the LAN Support Software that
supports the Smart 16 Ringnode.
Features added in Release 4.2(1) included:
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* Release 4.2(1) is the first release of the LAN Support Software that
supports the Smart 16/4 ISA Client Plus Ringnode.
Features added in Release 4.2(0) included:
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* Release 4.2(0) is the first release of the LAN Support Software that
supports the 16/4 AT Plus Ringnode.
Features added in Release 4.1(x) included:
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* Release 4.1(2) included the first release of NDIS3 drivers for
Windows NT.
* Release 4.1 is the first release of the LAN Support Software that
supports the 16/4 ISA Client Ringnode.
* This release contains the first release of the NetWare 3.1x and DOS
ODI drivers based on Madges' FastMAC Plus technology. This gives
significant performance improvements over the previous generation of
FastMAC based drivers.
Features added in Release 4.0(x) included:
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* Release 4.0 contains the first release of the Smart II Software
architecture. With Smart II the protocol-processing architecture is
now fully modular. This included a new Smart ODI module.
* This is the first release of the Smart LAN Support Software that
supports the Smart 16/4 MC Ringnode that operates in 16 bit PIO-mode.
* NetWare 3.1x server driver mirrored Ringnode support was implemented.
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