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ORiNOCO's Fall 2001 software release is
available for virtually all ORiNOCO products. Looks like it
fixes the WEP key entry problem in the Summer 2001 release.
ORiNOCO's Summer 2001 software release [press
release here] is
available for virtually all ORiNOCO products. The AP Manager
can now be used to set up RG-1000 gateways. Access controls
and roaming has also been added.
7/25/01 - The following problem with the
Summer 2001 release was reported by Jonathan Sadler
and confirmed by ORiNOCO. What follows is Jonathan's report:
Orinoco has a problem with the NT and Windows 2000 drivers
included in their Summer 2001 release. This problem may exist in
the other drivers. I don't have access to them so I cannot
validate if it exists there too.
[Ed Note: ORiNOCO says the problem is with NDIS 4 and 5
drivers, which I believe means that Win98,Me,NT4, and 2000 are all
affected.]
If you use a hex string to define your WEP key, it will not
take your string. It claims that the string is not long enough
(10 or 26 hex digits), even though it is the correct length.
This has been reported to Orinoco Tech Support, who has
recommended that users downgrade to the Spring 2001 release.
They are in communication with the development group and are
expecting a fix to be provided. No dates have been given for the
upgrade.
7/26/01 Readers Gregg Rupp and Kevin Arima submitted a relatively easy
work around for the problem. The following is a combination
of what they sent in:
1) Enter the WEP string
2) Select the non-WEP option.
3) Click the Next button, then click the Back button.
4) The WEP string will be shown encrypted (asterisks).
5) Select the WEP option and complete the setup. The
WEP string will be accepted.
ORiNOCO's Spring 2001 software release adds the
following features and fixes for the RG1000:
@Home Support - DHCP
With this DHCP Client Identifier
feature, which is for the US only, the client's DHCP IP
address is being coupled to the specific name of the
customer's client device. The DHCP Server responds to the ISP
using this name for verification and validation of the access.
This feature is mandatory for AT&T @Home Internet Service
via their cable modems.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
The RG-1000 can now be used in combination with an ADSL
modem that is being used as a Gateway device.
Redesign Custom
configuration
In the new software the Custom configuration has
been improved. Now the customer can choose 6 different options
for configuration of the RG-1000. These options are:
Internet
access via telephone line (V90)
Internet Access via ADSL
(PPPoE)
Internet Access via Cable modem
Internet Access via
ISDN/DSL (No PPPoE)
LAN Architecture (Transparent bridge mode)
(The RG can be connected to a larger network and is configured
as a transparent bridge.)
No internet stand-alone home network
(for a few PCs)
Other Features
Automatic
addition of the customer's client devices' MAC Address to MAC Address control table during setup. (Japan only)
Ability to
use a Network Name instead of the RG-ID when configuring the
RG-1000
You can get it from their FTP
site, or by following the links on the RG1000
support page. The release is available either by itself, or as a larger package with the
Setup Guide. See this Readme
for details and file names.
ORiNOCO's Winter 2001 software release has an improved
setup utility for the RG1000. You can get it from their FTP
site, or by following the links on the RG1000
support page. The release is available either by itself, or as a larger package with the
Setup Guide. See this Readme
for details and file names.
The Winter Release also contains
updated Client Card firmware and utilities. Start
here on their FTP site, and browse to what you need.
The new release also includes WinCE drivers.
7/25/01 - The following problem with the
Summer 2001 release was reported by Jonathan Sadler
and confirmed by ORiNOCO. What follows is Jonathan's report:
