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These release notes document the V.90 release of Cisco MICA portware, version 2.5.1.0. This portware for V.90 is available from the Cisco Software Center.
This document includes the following sections:
Cisco MICA portware version 2.5.1.0 software is designed for MICA modules. The modules require the following images:
Find the complete compatibility matrixes at the following URLs:
Table 1 lists the features in Portware Version 2.5.1.0.
See your Cisco account representative for a complete list of tested modems.
Note Portware Version 2.5.1.0 enables V.90 56K connections while continuing to support K56flex 1.1 connections. The client modem determines which modem protocol is to be used in a connection. Note that X2 is not supported in this release and because V.90 generally provides better performance than either K56flex or X2, X2 will not be supported in the future.
V.90 client modems using Lucent chipsets need an additional command in order to connect to an access server in V.90 mode. The following paragraphs describe how to use the additional command to connect the modems using these chipsets to an access server.
V.90 client modems using Lucent chipsets connect in K56flex mode by default on any access server. To connect a client modem with a Lucent chipset in V.90 mode, enter the following command:
If the modem responds with ERROR, the modem you are using does not contain the Lucent chipset. You may also check your modem for Lucent chipsets with this command:
A modem using a Lucent chipset will respond with output similar to the following:
Note Further information about the Lucent chipset V.90 56K connection will be available in a future release.
For instructions on how to download portware to Cisco AS5200, Cisco AS5300, and Cisco AS5800 access servers, see the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_serv/5300/mod_info/5238.htm
Note You can download Portware version 2.5.1.0 (mica-portware.2.5.1.0.bin) to any Cisco AS5200, Cisco AS5300, or Cisco AS5800 access server. For example, the file named mica-portware.2.5.1.0.bin can be downloaded from the Cisco AS5300 software center to a Cisco AS5800 access server.
For Fax DialOut instructions, see the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_soft/dialoutd/index.htm
If you have a CCO login, you can download the Cisco DialOut Utility from the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/access/dialout-planner.shtml
The following sections describe known problems with Portware. If a workaround is not provided, the problem requires further investigation or a solution is being developed. For the latest information on known problems and to establish a bug Watcher Bin, follow these steps to consult Cisco Connection Online (CCO):
Step 2 On the CCO home page, click LOGIN (which appears in green in the menu bar at the top of the page) and log in to CCO. If you are not a registered CCO user, follow the instructions to register so that you can log in. Login is complete when the word LOGIN no longer appears in green text in the menu bar.
Step 3 After you log in, click Software & Support on the CCO home page.
Step 4 Under the Technical Support menu, click Software Bug Toolkit II. (Software Bug Toolkit II is not visible on the Software & Support page unless you are logged into CCO as directed in Step 2.)
Step 5 Click Search for Bug by ID Number from the main menu or click Search by ID under Bug Toolkit in the left column of the screen.
Step 6 Enter a bug ID, such as CSCdj80580, in the Search for Bug by ID Number window and click SEARCH. The bug information is displayed.
Step 7 To watch activity on the selected bug, click the WATCH this bug button at the top of the screen. The Pick a Watcher Bin entry screen is displayed.
Step 8 Create a Watcher Bin for the bug selected by entering a New Bin Watcher name, such as V.90 Bugs. A new Watcher Bin is created. The new Watcher Bin creates a link to the Bug Watcher screen.
Step 9 Click Watcher to access the Bug Watcher screen. The new Watcher Bin link is displayed in the left column of the screen.
Step 10 For instructions on using other bug tools, go to the bottom of the Toolkit II page and click Help—How to Use the Bug Toolkit or click Help under Common Tools in the left column of the screen.
The following list describes known problems with Portware Version 2.5.1.0. If a workaround is not provided, the problem requires further investigation or a solution is being developed.
Known Problems with Fax and Data DialOut
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Note The Cisco DialOut Utility (CDU) is no longer supported. Refer to the Sample NAS Configurations for Cisco DialOut Utility document for information about RFC-2217 reverse TELNET support. |
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Posted: Fri Jan 24 18:04:12 PST 2003
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