IBM ARTIC Support for X.25 on Windows NT and Windows 98 Version 1.4.2 Table of Contents ---------------------- 1. Product Specifications - Overview - ARTIC Adapters Supported - Software Requirements - Latest Software Updates - Related Publications 2. Download the Package File to the Target System 3. Components of the downloaded file: 4. Product Installation 5. Version History 6. Support Information 7. Notices 8. Trademark List 1. Product Specifications Overview -------- Using the IBM ARTIC Support for X.25 on Windows NT and Windows 98 (hereafter referred to as X.25 Support), users of the following Microsoft Windows products can write applications that use the OS/2 Communications Manager X.25 Application Program Interface (API). The API is implemented as a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) and Windows NT Service. - Microsoft Windows NT Server, Version 4.0 or later - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Version 4.0 or later - Microsoft Windows NT Sevice Pack 5 or later - Microsoft Windows 98, Version 1.0 or later The X.25 Support provides the use of the following X.25 API calls. - X25APPINIT - X25APPTERM - X25CALL - X25CALLCLEAR - X25DATARECEIVE - X25DATASEND - X25EVENT - X25LINKSTATUS - X25PVCALLOC - X25PVCFREE - X25RESETCONFIRM - X25SEMCLEAR - X25VCSTATUS - X25CALLACCEPT - X25CALLRECEIVE - X25DEAFEN - X25LISTEN - X25NAME For details of the X.25 API calls, see the Communications Manager/2 X.25 Programming Reference (part of the Communications Manager/2 Version 1.11 Online Product Library). ARTIC Adapters Supported ------------------------ The X.25 Support runs on any of the following adapters. - IBM ARTIC X.25 ISA Adapter - IBM ARTIC X.25 PCI Adapter - IBM ARTIC186 8-Port ISA Adapter (one port of V.24 at 19.2 kbps) - IBM ARTIC186 8-Port PCI Adapter (one port of V.24 at 19.2 kbps) The X.25 adapters support the following three electrical interfaces: - X.21 - X.21/bis (V.35) - X.21/bis (V.24) Software Requirements --------------------- Windows NT: - Microsoft Windows NT Server, Version 4.0 or later - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation, Version 4.0 or later - Microsoft Windows NT Sevice Pack 5 or later Windows 98: - Microsoft Windows 98, Version 1.0 or later The X.25 Support has been tested using the following C compilers: - Microsoft Visual C++ - IBM VisualAge C++ Latest Software Updates ----------------------- - The latest software updates can be downloaded from the Web at: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/support/options/artic.html Related Publications -------------------- - Communications Manager/2 X.25 Programming Reference (part of the Communications Manager/2 Version 1.11 Online Product Library) 2. Download the Package File to the Target System a: Download the self-extracting file x25142w.exe to a temporary directory. b: Unpack the file by typing: x25142w . /D 3. Components of the Downloaded File license.add License information license.pla Program License Agreement X25142w.TXT This file X25INST.EXE Installation executable file ICAX25.DLL X.25 DLL that interfaces to the X.25 service ICAX25.EXE X.25 service that provides the X.25 function ICAX25.LIB API link library X25CONF.EXE Configuration utility GQKENGLI.TXT Text/message file PROTOCOL.DEF Default protocol file for X25A.EXE X25A.EXE Adapter X.25 microcode X25NT_C.H Include file for application development X25READ.ME Technical notes and release information DEFAULT.PRF Default Link Profile ICAX25.INF Windows NT Workstation or Server X.25 INF file ICAX2598.INF Windows 98 X.25 INF file Directory drvnt contains the ARTIC Support for Windows NT Files. Directory drv98 contains the ARTIC Support for Windows 98 Files. 4. Product Installation Read the X25READ.ME file for release notes and technical guidelines for assistance in writing X.25 applications. Execute the X25INST.EXE file to install the X.25 Support. 5. Version History 1.4.2 -- Fix for X.25 Service reporting task is initialized when it's not. 1.4.1 -- Fix for connection ID not being released after outgoing call is cleared 1.4.0 - Additional Copyright Information - The following fixes -- Fix for incorrect handling of odd length in incoming call packets -- Fix for X25SemClear not clearing delayed linkstatus verbs correctly -- Link Initiator fix for countries requiring a DCE initiator -- PVC packet sizes greater than 128 now handled correctly -- Unattended install for Windows 98 users -- Fix for configuring more than 1 PVC per link with new X25conf utility 1.3.0 - Support for Windows 98 - Configuration Support for V.25bis 1.2.0 - Support for incoming X.25 SVCs (switched virtual circuits) - M, D and Q bit support on X25DATARECEIVE and X25DATASEND - V.25bis link support -- Fix for bad return code (98) when issuing X25APPINIT -- Fix for X25LINKCONNECT hang -- Fix for cause code > 0x80 accepted on 1984 networks 6. Support Information IBM ARTIC Technical Support Desk (USA and Canada): call 1-800-237-5511 and at the Voice Response Unit enter "0" (ignore all other options). IBM ARTIC Technical Support Desk for all other locations, call your IBM country specialists. 7. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. However, it is the user's responsibility to evaluate and verify the operation of any non-IBM product, program, or service. 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