TITLE
    Newton Internet Enabler 2.0: Ethernet, Memory and OS Requirements
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Created:
Modified: 		30232
11/7/97
4/20/98
TOPIC

    I would like to use my MessagePad to access our company intranet over ethernet. Will this require more memory?

DISCUSSION

    NIE 2.0 And Flash Storage
    NIE 2.0 is a significant enhancement to the networking functionality for MessagePad 2000 and eMate devices. This functionality requires additional flash storage space (either internal or on a PC card).

    We recommend that NIE 2.0 users install only the NIE components they need. The necessary components will depend on the required connection methods (ethernet, LocalTalk, modem/serial). Please refer to the manual for additional installation

    Due to these increased storage requirements, Apple recommends that eMate 300 customers using ethernet or modem connectivity, upgrade the internal storage (flash) when using NIE 2.0. eMate customers using LocalTalk connectivity may be able to use flash PC cards in lieu of an internal memory upgrade.


    NIE 2.0 And Ethernet Support
    At the present time, the only PC Card ethernet adapter that works with either the eMate 300 or MessagePad 2000/2100 is the Farallon ethernet card.

    Note: Dual function PC cards (e.g. modem & ethernet) do not work.

    The specific models are:
    Part #
    Description
    PN895* EtherWave PC Card
    PN595-TP EtherMac PC Card (10Base-T)
    PN595-C* EtherMac PC Card Combo (10Base-T and thinnet)
    * Apple is working with interested third party vendors to bring additional PC card support to the Newton platform.

    NIE 2.0 And System Memory
    NIE 2.0 does not require a system memory expansion. Users who upgrade their eMate or MessagePad 2000 devices to 4MB of system memory will notice improved performance.

    Newton OS Requirements
    Newton OS 2.1
    - MessagePad Newton OS 717041 or later
    - eMate Newton OS 737041 or later

    Note: NIE 2.0 was specifically developed for use with the English version of the Newton OS. Although NIE 2.0 is not officially supported for use with Newton OS - D (German), customer feedback appears to indicate the software does function as expected. The latest version of NIE supported by Apple with Newton OS - D is version 1.1.1.


Document Information
Product Area: Newton
Category: Apple MessagePad
Sub Category: Apple eMate 300; Apple MessagePad 2000

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