TITLE
    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: Intel 82556 Network
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Modified: 		72093
3/5/99
3/5/99
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 release 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/released/Intel82556.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: Intel82556NetworkDriver
    Driver Type: Networking
    Driver Scope: Product Family
    Supported Components: Intel i82556
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: EISA, PCI

    General Overview notes: This driver supports Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 adapters based on the Intel 82556 chipset.

    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 EISA LAN Adapter (EILA8265)
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 PCI LAN Adapter (PILA8465)


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


    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
    This driver will NOT support Model B of the Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter. Model B is supported by the Intel 82557 Network Driver.

    Networking Driver Details

    Network Type**: 100 Base TX, EtherNet
    Speed*: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s
    Access Mode**: Bus Master DMA
    Buffer Size*: N/A
    Supported Connectors**: UTP

    Known Problems



    Driver Version Notes

    3.31 - First release of this driver

    ** - 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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