TOPIC This article discusses a device driver for OPENSTEP versions 4.0 through 4.2. DISCUSSION Driver: Intel 82557 Network Last Update: March 26, 1998 Availability Information A version of this driver is on the OPENSTEP CD-ROM An updated release version of this driver, version 4.05, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at: ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/openstep/drivers/released/Intel82557.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 (PILA8465BX) (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) 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 Driver Version Notes 3.30 - Initial beta version 3.32 - Improved performance; added workaround for intermittent receiver errata to prevent hang 4.00 - Released on OPENSTEP 4.0 User CD-ROM (based on 3.32) 4.03 - Added support for Pro/10+ PCI adapter 4.05 - 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. Product Vendor Intel +1 (800) 628 8686 USA toll-free (customer service) phone +1 (916) 356 3600 bulletin board system (OEM components) +1 (800) 897 2536 USA toll-free bulletin board system (OEM components), viewing only +1 (800) 628 2283 faxback system (OEM components) +1 (503) 645 6275 bulletin board system (reseller information) +1 (800) 525 3019 USA toll-free bulletin board system (reseller information), viewing only +1 (916) 356 3105 faxback system (reseller information) +1 (916) 356 6100 fax (customer support) WWW: http://www.intel.com/ |
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Product Area: | Apple Software |
Category: | OPENSTEP |
Sub Category: | Drivers |
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