OPENSTEP for Mach Intel Processors Release 4.x Networking Driver Overview Driver: 3COM EtherLink XL Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #2532 Last Update: July 24, 1998 Availability Information Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*: Yes, Version 4.02, as NeXTanswer #2560 Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*: No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer # Driver Name / Installer .pkg: EtherLinkXL Driver Type: Networking Driver Scope: Product Family Supported Components: PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: PCI General Overview notes: This driver supports the 3Com EtherLink XL family of PCI Ethernet Adapters. Supported Products / Add-on Adapters: 3Com EtherLink XL 3C900-TPO PCI (RJ-45) 3Com EtherLink XL 3C900-Combo PCI (BNC, AUI, RJ-45) 3Com EtherLink XL 3C905-TX PCI (10Base-T, 100Base-TX) 3Com EtherLink XL 3C905B-TX PCI (10Base-T, 100Base-TX) Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System): Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes: 3C905-TX cards identified with ASSY 03-0104-001 REV A may experience large number of receive errors and transmit timeouts. There is no workaround to this problem. Networking Driver Details Network Type**: 100 Base TX, EtherNet, Full Duplex Speed*: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s Access Mode**: Bus Master DMA Buffer Size*: 8KB Supported Connectors**: AUI, BNC (10Base-2), RJ-45 (10Base-T) Known Problems Driver Version Notes 4.00 - Initial beta version 4.02 - Added support for 3C90xB adapter family. Single personality to handle all cards. Better media detection algorithm, and supports Nway auto-negotiation. Future Planning Future / Update Planning: Reason for New Driver / Update: New Driver / Update Timeframe: New Driver / Update Description: Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work. * - Any NeXTanswer number that is blank indicates that a driver will not be released for this version of NEXTSTEP. ** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information. Product Vendor 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza PO Box 58145 Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 USA US & Canada toll-free pre-sales, product information: +1 (800) NET-3COM Fax back system: +1 (408) 727-7021 US 24 hour BBS (24/96 8/1/N): +1 (408) 980-8204 France 24 hour BBS (24/96/14.4 8/1/N): +(33) (1) 69 86 69 54 UK 24 hour BBS (12-38.4k 8/1/N): +(44) (0) 628 897 086 WWW: http://www.3com.com/