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RoamAbout Linux OS Driver

Version 1.01

March 30, 2000

 

INTRODUCTION:

The RoamAbout Linux OS Driver Version 1.01 supports the RoamAbout 802.11 DS PC Card in Linux Kernel Version 2.2 operating systems running Red Hat 6.1, Caldera 2.3 and SuSE 6.3 with binary drivers.
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

1.01

Customer Software

04/01/00

 

HARDWARE compatibility:

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

 

BootPROM 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
  • Caldera Version 2.3
  • SuSE Version 6.3.
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-101.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-101.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-101.gz.
  4. Change the directory to /usr/local/Cabletron/RoamAbout.
  5. Use the browser to read the RoamAbout_Linux.html

 

Firmware Changes and Enhancements:

This version of the RoamAbout Client Software introduces support for the following new feature:

This version introduces support for distributions of Linux based on the Linux 2.2 kernel.

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 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.

 

Known Restrictions and Limitations:

None.

Any problems should be reported to our Technical Support Staff.

 

Compliance support:

Compliance Level

Compliant

Year 2000

Yes*

Known Anomalies: N/A

No "Real-Time Clock" is supported with this version of the RoamAbout Linux OS Driver

 

IETF Standards MIB Support:

None.

Cabletron/Digital Private Enterprise MIB Support:

None.

SNMP Trap Support:

None.

Cabletron/DigITAL Private Enterprise trap Support:

None.

 

GLOBAL SUPPORT:

By Phone: (603) 332-9400

By Email: support@cabletron.com

By Web: http://www.cabletron.com/support

By Fax: (603) 337-3075

By Mail: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867-5005

For information regarding the latest available firmware and software, recent release note revisions, or if you require additional assistance, please visit the Cabletron Support Web site or the Cabletron RoamAbout Web site at

http://www.cabletron.com/wireless.

Part Number:9038055

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