TITLE
    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: Intel 82557 Network
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Modified: 		72109
3/5/99
3/5/99
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    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 3.33, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/released/Intel82557Net.pkg.compressed
    An updated BETA version of this driver, version 3.36, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/beta/Intel82557Net.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: Intel82557NetworkDriver
    Driver Type: Networking
    Driver Scope: Product Family
    Supported Components: Intel i82557, Intel i82558
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: PCI

    General Overview notes: This driver supports the Intel EtherExpress PRO/100+, PRO/100(model B), and the PRO/10+ PCI adapters. The PRO/100+ adapter used the 82558 ethernet controller, while the other two adapter families uses the 82557 controller.

    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/100+ PCI LAN Adapter (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 PCI LAN Adapter (PILA8465B) (10Base-T, 100Base-TX)
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 PCI LAN Adapter (PILA8475B) (10Base-T, 100Base-T4)
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/10+ PCI LAN Adapter (PILA8500) (BNC, AUI, RJ-45)
    Intel EtherExpress PRO/10+ PCI LAN Adapter (PILA8520) (RJ-45)

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


    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:


    Networking Driver Details

    Network Type**: 100 Base T4, 100 Base TX, EtherNet, Full Duplex
    Speed*: 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s
    Access Mode**: Bus Master DMA
    Buffer Size*: N/A
    Supported Connectors**: AUI, BNC, UTP

    Known Problems



    Driver Version Notes

    3.30 - Initial beta version
    3.32 - Improved performance; added workaround for intermittent receiver errata to prevent hang
    3.33 - Added support for Pro/10+ PCI adapter
    3.36 - Added support for 82558 based adapters

    ** - 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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