Driver: DECchip21040 Network Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #1856
Last Update: April 23, 1997
Availability Information
Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers*: Yes, Version 3.36, as NeXTanswer #1881 Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers*: Yes, Version 3.37, as NeXTanswer #2171
Driver Name / Installer .pkg: DECchip21040NetworkDriver Driver Type: Networking Driver Scope: Generic-Chipset Supported Components: DEC DECchip21040, DEC DECchip21041 PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated, PCI
General Overview notes: This networking driver supports most DECchip21040 & DECchip20141 based cards.
Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System): DEC Celebris GL & GLST
Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes: This driver replaces the Cogent EM960 PCI Ethernet Adapter driver.
This device driver provides information in the Configure application's help panel. Choose Info>Help from the Configure menu and scroll down to find this device driver's help topic.
Networking Driver Details
Network Type**: EtherNet Speed*: 10 Mb/s Access Mode**: Bus Master DMA Buffer Size*: NA Supported Connectors**: AUI, BNC, UTP
Known Problems
Driver Version Notes
3.32 - Added support for DECchip21041
3.36 - Added connector selection panel, fixed connector auto-detection
3.37 - Added remote kernel debug support
Future Planning
Future / Update Planning: Reason for New Driver / Update: New Driver / Update Timeframe:
New Driver / Update Description:
Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.
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** - 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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