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Release Notes for Cisco Portware Versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0

Release Notes for Cisco Portware Versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0

These release notes document Cisco Portware Versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0. This document includes the following sections:

Overview

The Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0 software are designed for the MICA 6-port modem module carrier card. The card requires the following images:

The Portware versions must be compatible with the Cisco IOS software release level. Table 1 provides a compatibility matrix.


Table 1: Portware Compatibility
Hardware Platform Portware Version Cisco IOS Release Cisco IOS Boot Image

Cisco AS5200

Version 2.2.3.0

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher

Cisco IOS release 11.2(11)P11

Cisco AS5300

Version 2.2.3.0

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.2(10a)P1 and higher

or

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher

NA

Cisco 3600 series

Version 2.2.3.0

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.2(9)XA and higher

or

Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher

NA

1If you are not using this boot code image, you must upgrade your system in order to run Portware 2.2.3.0 on a Cisco AS5200 access server.

Table 2 describes the features in Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0:


Table 2: Firmware Version Feature Summary
Firmware Version Feature Content

2.2.2.2 and

2.2.3.0

Modulation
  • Rockwell K56flex at 56000 to 32000 in 2000 bps increments

  • ITU-T V.34 Annex 12 at 33600 and 31200 bps

  • ITU-T V.34 at 28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, and 2400 bps

  • ITU-T V.32bis at 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, and 4800 bps

  • ITU-T V.32 at 9600 and 4800 bps

  • ITU-T V.23 in two modes: split speed and half-duplex 1200/75(backchannel) bps

  • ITU-T V.22bis at 2400 and 1200 bps

  • ITU-T V.22 at 1200 bps

  • ITU-T V.21 at 300 bps

  • Bell212A at 1200 bps

  • Bell103A at 300 bps (Async)

Protocols
  • ITU-T V.42 (including MNP 2-4 and LAPM) Error Correction

  • ITU-T V.42bis (1K nodes) and MNP 5 Data Compression

Modem Standards
  • ITU V. 25—Automatic calling or answering equipment on dialup lines. This standard includes the procedures for disabling echo control devices for calls that are established manually and automatically.

Known Problems with Portware Versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0

The following list describes known problems with Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0. In some cases, workarounds are provided. If a workaround is not provided, the problem requires further investigation or a solution is being developed. For the latest information, consult "Cisco Connection Online."


Note If the client modem is not connecting to MICA or if a K56flex-compatible modem is not connecting at K56flex speed (see Table 2 for modulation speeds), try changing S0 to a setting of 2 to alleviate the problem.

Known Problems with Portware Versions 2.2.2.2

This section describes a known problem with Portware version 2.2.2.2 that was fixed in version 2.2.3.0.

Portware Download Instructions

For Portware download instructions, see the following documents:

Cisco Connection Online

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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, CCO provides a wealth of standard and value-added services to Cisco's customers and business partners. CCO services include product information, product documentation, software updates, release notes, technical tips, the Bug Navigator, configuration notes, brochures, descriptions of service offerings, and download access to public and authorized files.

CCO serves a wide variety of users through two interfaces that are updated and enhanced simultaneously: a character-based version and a multimedia version that resides on the World Wide Web (WWW). The character-based CCO supports Zmodem, Kermit, Xmodem, FTP, and Internet e-mail, and it is excellent for quick access to information over lower bandwidths. The WWW version of CCO provides richly formatted documents with photographs, figures, graphics, and video, as well as hyperlinks to related information.

You can access CCO in the following ways:

For a copy of CCO's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), contact cco-help@cisco.com. For additional information, contact cco-team@cisco.com.


Note If you are a network administrator and need personal technical assistance with a Cisco product that is under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract, contact Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 800 553-2447, 408 526-7209, or tac@cisco.com. To obtain general information about Cisco Systems, Cisco products, or upgrades, contact 800 553-6387, 408 526-7208, or cs-rep@cisco.com.




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