SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP9248
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Netelligent 56K ISA Modem K56flex-to-V.90 Firmware Upgrade 
        Wizard 2.21
VERSION:  2.21
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  Rompaq

DIVISIONS:  Comm-Network

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Netelligent 56K ISA Data/Fax Modem 
           	    (Firmware Ver. 1.x, 2.x)

OPERATING SYSTEM:  Microsoft Windows 3.1, 
		   Microsoft Windows 95, 
                   Microsoft Windows 98,
                   Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  IBM Compatible 486DX2/66 or greater with
		       4 MB system RAM, at least 5 MB of free hard
                       disk space, and a Compaq Netelligent 56K ISA
                       Data/Fax Modem

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  January 4, 1999

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  2.x

SUPERSEDES:  SP7803

DESCRIPTION:  Unpacks the files needed to install the K56flex-to-V.90
              Upgrade Wizard 2.21, which upgrades the modem firmware to
              the V.90 standard on Compaq Netelligent 56K ISA Data/Fax
              Modems. Includes new modem driver and update
              instructions.

The Upgrade Wizard allows the user to switch easily among the 
following three firmware versions at any time:
 - Failsafe backup of the original modem firmware.
 - K56Flex transitional firmware (V. 2.013C, "V.90-aware").
     NOTE: This firmware permits tracking the modem's connections 
           and detects when the ISP's modems have been upgraded to
           the V.90 standard. 
 - Final V.90 firmware (V. 2.21).

The Upgrade Wizard performs the following:
 1. Detects the modem and reads the current firmware version. 
 2. Backs up the current firmware of the modem to the users hard disk
    for possible later use.
 3. Lets the user choose to flash the modem with either the K56Flex
    transitional firmware or the final V.90 firmware.
 4. Monitors the connections the modem makes with ISPs and detects
    if the ISP has V.90 capability.  If V.90 capability is detected,
    the user is notified when subsequently running the Update Wizard.
    The user is then prompted to flash the modem with the final V.90
    firmware.

Enhancements/Fixes:

This V.90 firmware fixes connection problems encountered with earlier
V.90 firmware versions 2.065 and 2.100, in particular: 

 - Fixes 3Com server violation/Dual PCM Detection problem
 - Fixes pulse dialing lockup problems
 - Fixes lockup problem when calling Lucent server
 - Fixes fax calling tone not sent in subsequent calls
 - Fixes lockup problem when connecting to Lucent server with 3dB pad
 - Fixes CI detection problem with Lucent modems
 - Fixes lockup problem in Videophone mode on hangup
 - Adds workaround for certain Cisco V.34 servers by not sending the
     9th Octet in V.8 to allow connections

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and 
   change to that directory.  The file that is downloaded is an
   executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and
   follow the on-screen instructions.  You will be prompted to 
   confirm (or change) the name and location of the directory into
   which the files contained in the Softpaq will be unpacked.

3. After the files are unpacked, you may delete the SoftPaq file
   downloaded in step 1.

4. For installation instructions, use a text editor to read and print 
   the file README.TXT. 

5. To install the K56flex-to-V.90 Update Wizard 2.21, run 
   SETUP.EXE from the folder to which you expanded the SoftPaq files
   and follow the on-screen instructions.  The setup program creates
   the default subdirectory \Compaq\CNISA56K\V90Wiz21 on the hard 
   drive, and the icons "V90 Wizard 2.21" and "Uninstall" in the
   program group "Compaq Netelligent 56K ISA". 

6. At the end of the installation, you may choose to read the 
   README.TXT file for detailed instructions on the use of the 
   K56flex-to-V.90 Update Wizard 2.21 (this file is the same as the 
   file listed in step 4 above).

7. Double-click on the icon "V90 Wizard 2.21" to run the 
   K56flex-to-V.90 Update Wizard 2.21.

IMPORTANT: If you are using Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0, you MUST follow
           the instructions in section 4 of the README.TXT file to 
           update the modem driver file after the first use of the 
           K56flex-to-V.90 Update Wizard 2.21.

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