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        | README file (beta) for
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        | ELSA MicroLink LANCOM, Ver. 1.26
        | ELSA MicroLink LANCOM MPR, Ver. 1.26
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        | 02/11/97, FMichiel

        Table of Contents

        1.      Overview
        2.      Contents
        3.      Installation
        4.      Important Notes 


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1.      Overview

        This directory contains the firmware for the ELSA MicroLink
        LANCOM and MicroLink LANCOM MPR ISDN routers.
        These routers contain special Flash-ROM equipment which enables you
        to load new and enhanced firmware into the router.

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2.      Contents

        This directory contains the following files:

        ADDENDUM.DOC  (german) manual changes in Word 6.0/7.0 format
        HISTORY.TXT   release notes for the actual firmware

        LC_BOOT.UPX   Update for the LANCOM Bootloader v1.02 (Upload)
        LC_IPX_U.126  Firmware V 1.26 for MicroLink LANCOM as an IPX router
        LC_IP__U.126  Firmware V 1.26 for MicroLink LANCOM as an IP router
        LC_MPR_U.126  Firmware V 1.26 for MicroLink LANCOM MPR
        LC_MPRSU.111  Firmware V 1.11 for MicroLink LANCOM MPR 
                      IP+IPX for the LANCOM MPR dial-in over the serial
                      interface via the ELSA workstation drivers. 
                      Supported devices are:
                      MicroLink 28.8 TQV, MicroLink 33.6 TQV,
                      MicroLink ISDN/TLpro and MicroLink ISDN/TLV.34

        README.TXT    This file
        LIESMICH.TXT  This file (in german)

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3.      Short installation:

        Note:
        Before you upload any firmware you should first upload the bootloader
        update (file LC_BOOT.UPX) according to the steps a.) to e.).
        Otherwise, problems can accure, if you upload the older firmware
        version 1.02 again.

        Complete installation instructions can be found
        in the manual, chapter 3.2. This is only a SHORT reference!

        a.) Connect your MicroLink LANCOM (MPR) router with the
            serial connection cable in the package to a serial
            COM Port of your computer or laptop.

        b.) Install and start any available terminal program, which
            supports XMODEM file upload, for example the Telix terminal
            program which is shipped together with your router.

        c.) Configure your terminal program for the selected COM-Port and
            a bitrate up to 57600 bit/s. Login to the outband configuration
            of MicroLink LANCOM (MPR) (please refer to the manual, chapter
            10.2.4).

        d.) Enter the command "do /firmware/firmware-upload" or "do /fi/fi"
            for short. After the confirming message the router is ready
            to upload the new firmware.

        e.) Start the XMODEM upload process with your terminal program.
            Please take care that you are uploading the correct file:

            LC_BOOT.UPX  for Update of the LANCOM bootloader v1.02
            LC_IPX_U.xxx for MicroLink LANCOM as an IPX router
            LC_IP__U.xxx for MicroLink LANCOM as an IP router
            LC_MPR_U.xxx for MicroLink LANCOM MPR
            LC_MPRSU.xxx for MicroLink LANCOM MPR (dial-in serial)

            Here xxx stands for the actual firmware version.

            Please note that a MicroLink LANCOM can not be upgraded to a
            MicroLink LANCOM MPR by simply uploading the firmware files 
            LC_MPR_U.xxx or LC_MPRSU.xxx.

        f.) After terminating the upload process and automatic boot up your
            MicroLink LANCOM (MPR) will be ready to use the new firmware
            immediately.

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4.      Important Notes:

        The manual may not be corresponding to the latest release. You will
        find the actual manual changes within the Word 6.0/7.0 file 
        ADDENDUM.DOC (german) on this disk or in our Support BBS ELSA ONLINE.
        The BBS numbers can be found in the header of this file.

        Under Windows 95 you can also view or print this document with the 
        WordPad program if you don't have MS Word 6.0/7.0 installed. In this 
        case please make sure that you have WordPad installed under 
        "Accessories".

        To install WordPad, follow the path given below:

        Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | 
        Windows Setup | Accessories | Details...

        Mark the "WordPad" checkbox in the list of components and
        confirm your selection with "OK".

        The latest information can be found on this disk within the file 
        HISTORY.TXT or also in the Support BBS ELSA ONLINE.

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