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================================================================ Cabletron Systems, Inc. September 27, 1999 RoamAbout 802.11 PC Card Software for the Macintosh Operating System V4.02 ================================================================ This file contains information on installing the software (driver) that allows a RoamAbout 802.11 PC Card to be used with an Apple PowerBook using the Macintosh operating system. **************************************************************** Table of Contents 1. New Features 2. Requirements 3. Installation 4. Configuration 5. Restrictions 6. Removing the Driver **************************************************************** 1. NEW FEATURES ---------------- Version 4.02 of the RoamAbout driver for the Macintosh operating system supports Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), which allows the PC Card to transmit and receive encrypted data. Version 3.0 of the driver added support for the Macintosh operating system 8.5 Energy Saver options, which are available with newer G3 PowerBooks. 2. REQUIREMENTS --------------- RoamAbout PC Card Firmware Version 4.08 or later. The PC Card should be installed after installing the driver; otherwise, you could see a message asking to eject the PC card because the software is not installed. When installing the card in PowerBook 3400 and G3 computers, use the lower PC Card slot. The upper PC Card slot sometimes fails to properly recognize RoamAbout PC Card when it is inserted, which may cause unreliable operation. If using a RoamAbout Access Point, the Access Point firmware must be at Version 3.2 or later. If using WEP encryption, you need Version 4.02 or later of the Access Point. The latest version is available on our web site at: http://www.Cabletron.com/wireless One of the following systems: o PowerBook 2400, 3400, or G3 running System 7.6.1 or later with Open Transport V1.1.2 or later. On these systems, the driver is not compatible with earlier Macintosh system software. o PowerBook 1400 or 5300 running System 7.5.3 or later with Open Transport V1.1.2 or later. On these systems, the driver is not compatible with Apple Classic networking software. o PowerBook 190 running System 7.5.2 or later with Open Transport (V1.1.2 or later) or Apple Classic networking software. Before installing the driver, install and enable the networking protocols (Apple's Open Transport or Apple Classic). Remove any previously installed wireless networking software. 3. INSTALLATION --------------- If you download the RoamAbout driver from the web site, the RoamAbout Driver software kit is contained in an HQX file. To open the file, you need StuffIt Expander from Aladdin Systems, Inc. You can obtain a free copy from their web site at: http://www.aladdinsys.com/expander/ 1. Whether you downloaded the driver to your Apple PowerBook system, or you have the RoamAbout …