Enterasys NetworksTM

RoamAbout Linux OS Driver Version 2.00

Release Notes

August 2000

Introduction

The RoamAbout Linux OS Driver Version 2.00 supports the RoamAbout 802.11 DS PC Card in Linux Kernel Version 2.2 operating systems running Red Hat 6.1, Red Hat 6.2,  Caldera 2.3, Caldera 2.4, SuSE 6.3 and SuSE 6.4 with binary drivers. This version includes support for Interference Robustness.

If you are using encryption with RoamAbout Access Points that have firmware V5.01 or later, make sure that the Station Firmware of the RoamAbout PC Card is V4.52 or later. Refer to the RoamAbout 802.11 Wireless Networking Guide for the procedure to check firmware versions. A Workstation Update (WSU) tool is available on our web site to upgrade the station firmware.

It is recommended that this release note is reviewed prior to the installation or upgrade of this product.

Software Specification

Status

Version No.

Type

Release Date

Current Version

2.00

Customer Software

8/15/00

Previous Version

1.03

Customer Software

7/10/00

Previous Version

1.02

Customer Software

5/12/00

Hardware Compatibility

IEEE 802.11 RoamAbout DS PC Card, CSIBD-*, CSILD-*, CSIBB-* and CSILB-*

BootP ROM Compatibility

N/A

Network Management Software Support

N/A

Supported Functionality

Features
Loadable binary device drivers for the following distributions:
  • Red Hat Version 6.1 and 6.2
  • Caldera Version 2.3 and 2.4
  • SuSE Version 6.3 and 6.4
Easy to use configuration script to prepare the driver for use.
A source code kit that can be used to generate a binary device driver for other distributions of

Linux based on the 2.2 kernel.

Installation and Configuration Notes

The Gnu zipped tar file, rmbt-200.gz, contains the software and the RoamAbout_Linux.html file. The RoamAbout_Linux.html file provides the setup and installation information for the Linux driver.

Perform the following steps to extract the software and to read the RoamAbout_Linux.html file:

  1. Download the RoamAbout driver, rmbt-200.gz, from the web site.
  2. Move the file to /usr/local on the target system. If necessary place the distribution file on a DOS floppy and mount the floppy on the Linux system by entering the following command:

    3. # mount -t msdos /dev/fd0 /mnt

  3. Unpack the distribution: # tar xvfz rmbt-200.gz.
  4. Change the directory to /usr/local/Enterasys/RoamAbout.
  5. Use the browser to read the RoamAbout_Linux.html

Firmware Changes and Enhancements
This version of the RoamAbout Driver Software introduces support for the following new features:
Interference Robustness

Known Restrictions and Limitations

None.

Any problems should be reported to our Technical Support Staff.

Y2K Compliance Support

There's no "Real-Time Clock" in any of the RoamAbout products.

IETF Standards MIB Support

None.

RoamAbout Private Enterprise MIB Support

None.

RoamAbout Trap Support

None.

RoamAbout Private Enterprise Trap Support

None.

GLOBAL SUPPORT

By Phone: North America: (603) 332-9400
                Europe: 353 61 701 910
                Asia: +800 8827-2878

By Email: support@enterasys.com

By Web: http://www.enterasys.com/wireless

For information regarding the latest firmware available, recent release note revisions, or if you require additional assistance, please visit the Enterasys Support web site or the Enterasys RoamAbout Wireless web site at http://www.enterasys.com/wireless.

The hardware, firmware, or software described in this document is subject to change without notice.

Copyright 2000 Enterasys Networks, Inc.

Part Number: 9038055-03

 

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