			   

		    XIRCOM CREDITCARD ETHERNET ADAPTER
		       WINDOWS NT NDIS 3.0 DRIVER
			      README.TXT
			     VERSION 1.01
			     June 17,1994


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     Thank you for purchasing the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Adapter.  Xircom
     has done everything to ensure that our CreditCard Ethernet Adapter is
     compatible with notebooks that support the Personal Computer Memory Card
     International Association's (PCMCIA) 2.0 to 2.1 I/O slot configuration.  
     Xircom is committed to making all of its networking products compatible 
     with the widest range of notebook and laptop PCs possible.  As a company,
     we are equally committed to customer satisfaction and timely response to
     the needs and concerns of our customers.  

     As the PCMCIA technology evolves you can be assured Xircom will continue 
     to provide the highest level of hardware and software compatibility in 
     the industry.

	      
  CONTENTS:
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     I.  CreditCard Ethernet Adapter Characteristics
    II.  Features
   III.  Installation Instructions
    IV.  Machine specific notes
     V.  Xircom Technical Support  
     
  I. CREDITCARD ETHERNET ADAPTER CHARACTERISTICS
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     This release of Xircom's CreditCard Ethernet Adapter has the following
     characteristics:

    -  Intended for use with Intel 82365 PCIC, Cirrus Logic CL-PD6710 or CL-
       PD6720 PCMCIA interface chips, and other PCIC compatilbe chips.

     - Variable interrupts, 3 to 15, default interrupt 5.

     - Variable I/O window, 2 bytes needed, default base at 300h.

     - Requires a 8Kbyte memory window on a 8Kbyte boundary.
	

 II. FEATURES OF RELEASE
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      Features of this release 1.01 of the NDIS 3.0 drivers for the Xircom 
      CreditCard Ethernet Adapter support laptops with PCMCIA controllers
      with Intel PCIC or Cirrus Logic CL-PD6710 or CL-PD6720, or Toshiba 
      ICCNT PCMCIA interface chips.  All other laptops which do not support
      these will not be able to utilize this NT driver at this time.

      A future release of the NDIS 3.0 drivers will include support
      for:
      
      -  Databook TCIC PCMCIA laptops      
      -  Windows for Workgroups 3.11 NDIS 3.0 driver 

 III. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
      ==========================

      An OEMSETUP.INF file is provided in the NDIS_NT directory.  This file
      allows you to import the Xircom CreditCard Ethernet driver for use
      with the Microsoft Windows NT.

      Follow the instructions for installing network adapter cards in the 
      Microsoft Windows NT System Guide. When you are prompted to insert
      a diskette and specifiy the path to the network driver, insert the 
      Network Drivers and type the drive path.  For example, type

			      A:\NDIS_NT

      The correct driver will be copied from the network drivers to the
      local hard drive.  When prompted for additional parameters, accept the 
      default values or refer to Appendix C. Configuration Parameters 
      in the Corporate Series CreditCard Ethernet Adapter User Guide for
      additional information.  Complete the installation according to the
      instructions in the Microsoft Windows NT System Guide.

      

 IV. MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
      ======================
     
      Laptops incorporating PCMCIA controllers other than the Intel PCIC or      
      those compatible with the Intel PCIC will be unable to utilize this 
      driver.


  V.  XIRCOM TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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     To obtain technical support for your Xircom product, please call or send
     a facsimile to the appropriate number listed below.  Access the Xircom 
     INFOSYS BBS at up to 14400 bps, No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit 
     (N-8-1).

     Corporate Offices        Technical Support and Information
     ------------------------ ---------------------------------------------
     Xircom, Inc.             United States............. TEL: 800-874-4428
     Corporate Headquarters   International............. TEL: 818-878-6280
     26025 Mureau Road        24-Hr Fax-on-demand.(USA). TEL: 800-775-0400
     Calabasas, CA  91302     24-Hr Fax-on-demand (Intl) TEL: 818-878-6400
	TEL: (818) 878-7600   24-Hr Fax................. FAX: 818-878-7175
	FAX: (818) 878-7630   24-Hr BBS Data Lines...... BBS: 818-878-7618
			      24-Hr Internet E-mail..... INT: cs@xircom.com
			      24-Hr CompuServe.......... CIS: GO XIRCOM
	   HOURS:  5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (Pacific)

     Xircom Europe NV         Europe, Mid-East, Africa.. TEL: 32(0)3 360 38 60
     Bisschoppenhoflaan 82-84 24-Hr Fax................. FAX: 32(0)3 326 31 50
     2100 Antwerp, Belgium    24-Hr BBS Data Lines...... BBS: 32(0)3 326 23 68
	TEL: 32(0)3 360 38 11
	FAX: 32(0)3 326 31 50 
	   HOURS:  8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
		   8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday                     

     Xircom Asia Ltd.         Asia Pacific.............. TEL: 852-525-2078
     1604 Century Square      24-Hr Fax................. FAX: 852-525-8955
     1-13 D'Aguilar Street    24-Hr Data Lines.......... BBS: 852-537-6048
     Hong Kong
	TEL: 852-525-2078
	FAX: 852-525-8955
	   HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

	
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		Thank you for making Xircom a part of your network.

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