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Networking Connectivity
Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 PC Card Adapter
SW Release 1.1 README.TXT

Thank you for purchasing the Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card. Intel has done everything to ensure that our adapters are compatible with the widest range of laptop PCs possible. Intel is 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 require additional information, please refer to your Intel PRO/100 LAN+Modem User's Guide.

Contents

  1. Intel PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card Characteristics
  2. Release Notes/Known Limitations
  3. Machine-Specific Notes
  4. Modem Script Files
  5. Intel Customer Support

  1. Intel PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card Characteristics

This release of the PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card has the following characteristics:

  • Provides seamless operation on either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet networks with simultaneous modem connections.

  • Network driver support - Allows 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection across a wide range of operating systems and networks. Native 32-bit NDIS3 driver support for Windows* 95 and Windows NT* included.

  • Utilizes K56Flex* modem technology which allows access to information and E-mail on corporate networks, the Internet, and other online services at speeds up to 56 Kbps over standard phone lines. K56Flex enables speeds up to 56 Kbps when data is downloaded. Upstream data sent from the user travels at the standard V.34 rate. The modems at both ends of the call must be K56Flex compatible to achieve 56K speeds, if not, they will negotiate a standard V.34 connection.

  • Flash ROM-upgradeable which allows quick and easy software upgrades.

  • Windows 3.x installation program - Automatically configures both PC and NOS setup directly from Windows versions 3.1 and 3.11.

  • HotSwap support - Makes it easy to replace one card with another while power is on; or to gracefully disconnect from the network.

  • Release Notes/Known Limitations

    This release of the PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card contains updated modem script files which are located on the Network Drivers diskette.

    Supported Environments

    With this release, the following environments are supported:

    • NDIS3 Driver for Microsoft Windows NT* (Ver. 3.51, 4.0) and Windows* 95 (M16B.SYS)
    • DOS ODI Driver (M16BODI.COM)
    • DOS NDIS2 Driver (M16BNDIS.EXE)
    • Packet Driver (M16BPD.COM)
    • Diagnostic test program (M16BTEST.EXE)
    • Modem test program (MDMTESTW.EXE)
    • Modem Enabler (IMENABLE.COM)

    Known Limitations

    • In order to achieve 56 Kbps connects, there can be only one digital to analog conversion between the connecting modems. Also, the modems at both ends of the call must be K56Flex compatible to achieve 56K speeds, if not, they will negotiate a standard V.34 rate. Current FCC regulations limit download speeds of the modem to 53Kbps.

    • Full-duplex Ethernet transmission is only supported on 10 Mbps networks. This feature is only available when the adapter is connected to switched full-duplex 10 Mbps Ethernet hubs.

    • In order to connect to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable terminating in a male RJ-45 connector must be connected to a 100 Mbps hub or switch. Check with your LAN Administrator if you are not certain of your network speed and infrastructure.

    • When using IBM's EZPLAY Card and Socket Services (CS/S), an IO address must be specified in the NET.CFG, PROTOCOL.INI or on the command line.

    • Under OEM Service Release Version 2 of Windows 95 (OSR2), the multi-function parent device will be displayed under the Modem category in addition to the modem device. The modem device string is:

      "Modem of Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card"

      The other device listed represents the parent multifunction device.

    • When using QmodemPro in DOS with M16BODI.COM in SHAREIRQ mode, modem performance will be slow. Intel recommends using MODE IO to improve performance.

    • Using Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 1 may cause some portable PCs to lock up on Shutdown or Restart. Updating to Service Pack 3 resolves this issue.

    • If you experience intermittent times where the modem will not respond to an AT Command while running IMENABLE.COM on a portable that uses the TI1130 PCMCIA Controller, run M16BTEST and choose the test function to determine the IRQ the card is using and run IMENABLE COMIRQ=x, where x is the IRQ determined by M16BTEST. See the User's Guide for additional information on using M16BTEST.

    • The COM Port Monitor Utility (XCOMMON) must be launched prior to any communication applications for it to function.

    • The PRO/100 LAN+Modem PC Card may feel hot to the touch after prolonged periods of normal use in some environments. This is normal and is not known to affect operation of the Intel card, the host computer, or any other peripheral device. However, to avoid discomfort, use caution when removing the card from your computer after extended use (see your computer manual for removal procedures).

  • Machine-Specific Notes

    • ThinkPad 760ED

    • Intel recommends disabling the IR port and built in modem, then using interrupt 9. ThinkPad utilities that aid in configuring the 760ED are available from IBM's* Web site.

    • ThinkPad 760XD

      • Intel recommends disabling the IR and Serial ports, then using COM1 for the Intel modem and interrupt 9. IBM's internal MWave modem should be placed at COM2.

    • Toshiba Portege 660CDT

      • All Intel references under CardWork in the Registry and all Tranxit references in the SYSTEM.INI must be removed for proper installation using the M16B.SYS.

      • Card and Socket Services (CS/S) must also be removed from the CONFIG.SYS.

    • Toshiba Satellite Pro 430

      • If the PRO/100 LAN+Modem 56 adapter doesn't install properly as both a modem and a network adapter under Windows 95, check for updates from Toshiba's* Web site.

    • Panasonic CF-62

      • When using M16BODI.COM or M16BNDIS.EXE in a DOS/Win 3.x environment, C/SS needs to be loaded for the adapter to be recognized.

      • When using M16B.SYS under Windows NT 4.0, the driver fails to initialize.

    • NEC 6050

      • When using M16BODI.COM or M16BNDIS.EXE in DOS/Win 3.x environments, Intel recommends adding the keyword MODE IO in the PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG.

    • NEC 2400

      • When using M16B.SYS under Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, the Plug & Play setting in the BIOS must be set to: NO.

    • NEC 6000 and 6030

      • Intel recommends disabling the IR port.

      • When using the M16BNDIS.EXE or M16BODI.COM under Windows 3.x with CS/S, Intel recommends that you go to the CardWiz directory, execute CONFIG.EXE, select Modem Card Configurations, and change the interrupt number of com4 (currently 11), to int=9.

      • When using the M16BNDIS.EXE or M16BODI.COM under Windows 3.x without CS/S, Intel recommends setting the Modem to load at COM4 in the PROTOCOL.INI or NET.CFG.

    • NEC 6050NT

      • When using M16B.SYS under Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 1 using CardWizard, the driver will fail to initialize. Intel recommends removing CardWizard.

    • Sharp 9020

      • When using M16B.SYS under Windows 95, remark out the Tranxit references in the SYSTEM.INI. Also, remove the SXIRC027.INF and NETXIR.INF from the \windows\system\inf directory.
    • Sharp PC-8650
      • When using M16BODI.COM in DOS/Win 3.x environments, C/SS needs to be loaded for the driver to initialize. IMENABLE.COM will not load.
  • Modem Script Files

    Modem script files are located on Disk 2, Network Drivers, under A:\scripts. See SCRIPTS.TXT or the User's Guide for additional installation instructions for these modem script files.

  • Intel® Customer Support

    The following services are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year:

    Internet

    Use the World Wide Web or anonymous FTP to get the following:

    • Troubleshooting information
    • Software updates
    • Installation notes
    • Product information
    • Technical documents

    Connection Information

    http://www.intel.com (Intel Corporate home page)
    http://www.intel.com/network (Intel Network Products home page)
    http://support.intel.com (Customer Support home page)

    • This applies to:
    Intel® PRO/100 LAN+Modem56 PC Card Adapter

    End of Interactive Support Disclaimer
    Intel no longer provides email, chat, or phone support for this discontinued product(s). Product support information on the Intel web site is provided for reference and subject to the "Terms of use".

    Intel will not provide future software updates to support new operating systems or improve compatibility with third-party devices and software products.



    Solution ID: CS-008294
    Date Created: 12-Jan-2004
    Last Modified: 10-Aug-2011
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