TITLE
    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: Intel EtherExpress 16
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Created:
Modified: 		71792
3/3/99
3/3/99
TOPIC

    This document discusses a device driver for the NeXTSTEP operating system, version 3.3. This driver will not work with any version of OPENSTEP.

DISCUSSION

    Availability Information

    An updated BETA version of this driver, version 3.31, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/beta/EtherExpress16.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: EtherExpress16
    Driver Type: Networking
    Driver Scope: Product Family
    Supported Components: Intel i82586
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: ISA

    General Overview notes: This driver supports the Intel Ether Express 16 adapter family.

    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
    EtherExpress16 (ISA, BNC/AUI)
    EtherExpress16TP (ISA, UTP/AUI)
    EtherExpress16C (ISA, BNC/UTP/AUI)


    Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):


    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:


    Networking Driver Details

    Network Type**: EtherNet
    Speed*: 10 Mb/s
    Access Mode**: PIO
    Buffer Size*: 16KB
    Supported Connectors**: AUI, BNC, UTP

    Known Problems



    Driver Version Notes

    3.31 - Fixed a bug where the adapter/driver might cause a kernel panic under heavy network load.

    ** - 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.

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Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: NeXTSTEP
Sub Category: Drivers
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