README.TXT

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Agere Systems Inc.                               Winter update 2002
NDIS 5 USB Driver for Windows 98, Windows 98-SE and Windows ME
                                            Variant 1 Version: 7.42
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This README.TXT covers information that was not yet known or
available when the user documentation shipped with this product
was written. It includes update information, additional
installation instructions, limitations to the current version of
the product, and suggestions to solve known issues or problems.


TABLE OF CONTENTS.

1.  SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
2.  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3.  NEW IN THIS RELEASE
4.  INSTALLATION NOTES
5.  TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
6.  KNOWN ISSUES
7.  TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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1.  SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

1.1 About this software
    This Driver supports the following network interface cards:
     * ORiNOCO USB Client

1.2 Files Installed
    The following files will be installed in the Windows designated
    directory:

    NDIS 5 Miniport driver version 7.42 for Windows 98, 
    Windows 98 SE and Windows ME.
        WILUC51.DLL
        WLLUC.CNT
        WNLUC.HLP
        WNLUC51.CPL
        WLLUC51.INF
        WLLUC51.SYS
        WULUC51.VXD
        WCLUC51.EXE

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2.  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Operating System
    This Driver is for the Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and
    the Windows ME Operating Systems.

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3.  NEW IN THIS RELEASE

3.1 version 7.42 (new build)			winter update 2002  

    The Control Panel Applet has been improved with 
    respect to
                  1. Stability during profile manipulation
                  2. Scan functionality
 
    The Client Manager and Control Panel Applet have been improved
    with respect to links and texts in Japanese help files.
 
    General installation problems have been resolved.

3.2 Version 7.42                               Winter 2002
      * Added support for
        - Windows XP
          - 802.1x authentication
        - PCI adapter
        - Ultra high density
        - Promiscuous mode

      * Extended functionality of Control Panel Applet
	  	The Control Panel Applet has been extended such that it 
	  	supports multiple cards to be configured in a single 
	  	system.

      * Agere-ization has been performed, involving
        replacement of Lucent-related texts to Agere equivalent.
	  
3.3 Version 7.08                                    Fall 2001
      * Correct problem: Control Panel Applet does not accept
        hexadecimal coded encryption keys.

3.4 Version 7.06                                  Summer 2001
      * Added Firmware as part of the driver.
      * Changed ControlPanel to Wizard style
      * Added Enhanged PowerManagement
      
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4.  INSTALLATION NOTES

4.1 Standard Installation
    Please refer to the 'Getting Started Guide' or 'User's
    Guide' that came with your product.

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5.  TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS

5.1 Compatibility with Station Functions Firmware on the Card.
    This version of the driver requires the Station Functions
    firmware on the Card to be version 6.04 or higher.

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6.  KNOWN ISSUES

	None.
	
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7.  TECHNICAL SUPPORT

7.1 Finding Information
    On the ORiNOCO Web Site you can find the most recent
    device drivers, bridge firmware, software updates and
    user documentation.

    World Wide Web:    HTTP://WWW.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM   or
                       FTP://FTP.ORINOCOWIRELESS.COM/PUB/

7.2 Contact Technical Support
    If you encounter problems when installing or using this
    product, or would like information about our other
    ORiNOCO products, please contact your local Authorized
    ORiNOCO Reseller or Agere Systems Sales office.
   
    Addresses and telephone numbers of the Agere Systems
    Sales offices are listed on our ORiNOCO Web Site.

    Help us Helping you!
    When contacting Technical Support, please use the Problem 
    Report (report.txt) and send it to us by Fax or E-Mail.
    A completed Problem Report Form that includes the details about
    your ORiNOCO product and its host environment will help us
    helping you to solve your problems.

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