Release Notes 213-371-01 April 2001 Eiconcard LAN Client (V5R1) Introduction ====================================================================== Eiconcard LAN Client provides connectivity to Eicon(r) Gateways for workstations running Microsoft(r) Windows 2000, Windows NT(r) 4.0 or Windows 9x and a terminal emulation software package or application created with an Eicon application programming interface. Consult this document for information on how to install and configure Eiconcard LAN Client, as well as for the latest information about known problems and limitations in this release of Eiconcard LAN Client. For information on how to configure the Eiconcard LAN Client, consult the online help (Eccltcfg.hlp) after installation. The information in this document supersedes any corresponding information in the online help. Table of Contents ====================================================================== 1) Supported Eicon Gateways 2) System Requirements 3) Installing Eiconcard LAN Client 4) Configuring Eiconcard LAN Client 5) Starting and Stopping Eiconcard LAN CLient 6) Known Limitations 7) Customer Support 8) Trademarks 1) Supported Eicon Gateways ====================================================================== An Eicon gateway is a PC equipped with an Eiconcard and Eicon Networks gateway software. The gateway links to one or more host computers through an external line, and routes information between LAN-connected workstations and the hosts. Workstations can use an Eicon gateway to communicate with remote hosts via a wide variety of connections. This provides the ultimate in flexibility and centralized support for PC-to-host communications. Supported Eicon Gateways ------------------------ Eiconcard LAN Client provides connectivity to Eiconcard LAN Server on the the following Eicon gateways: - SNA LAN Gateway for Windows 2000 (V5R1) - SNA LAN Gateway for Windows NT (V3R6) - Eiconcard Connections for Windows 2000 (V5R1) - Eiconcard Connections for Windows NT (V4R2b) 2) System Requirements ====================================================================== The minimum requirements for a workstation to run Eiconcard LAN Client are as follows: - An IBM-compatible x86-based computer running one of the following operating systems: - Microsoft Windows 2000, with Service Pack 1 - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, with Service Pack 5 (or higher) - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 98SE - Microsoft Windows 95 The computer must meet at least the minimum system requirements for the operating system it is running. - A LAN adapter configured to use one or both of the following LAN protocols: - TCP/IP - SPX/IPX 3) Installing Eiconcard LAN Client ====================================================================== Before you install Eiconcard LAN Client, take note of the following: - You must remove any previously installed version of the Win32 ECLAN Client. Also, it is recommended that you close all applications that are running, and stop all services and processes related to Win32 ECLAN Client, including Eicon XPAD. - If you are installing Eiconcard LAN Client and Eicon XPAD Client on the same computer, make sure that you install Eiconcard LAN Client before you install Eicon XPAD Client. To install Eiconcard LAN Client, do as follows: 1) Insert the Eiconcard LAN Client/Server CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive. 2) Click Start, and then click Run. 3) In the Run dialog box, type: d:\client\setup.exe (where d: corresponds to your CD-ROM drive letter). 4) Click OK and follow the instructions presented on your screen. By default, the Eiconcard LAN Client kernel is installed in the C:\Program Files\Eicon\Eicon Shared\System folder. The Eiconcard LAN Client Configurator is installed in the C:\Program Files\Eicon\EclanClient folder. During installation, you can choose to install in a different folder. 4) Configuring Eiconcard LAN Client ====================================================================== To use Eiconcard LAN Client, you must specify the gateway or gateways that the client can connect to. This is all that you must set. All other settings have default values that the typical user should not need to change. If you need to change the Eiconcard LAN Client default settings, you should have to do so only once. As long as you click OK or Apply after you make a change, and click OK to close the configurator, the changes are saved and the new settings reused each time you connect using the client. To configure Eiconcard LAN Client, do as follows: 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Eiconcard LAN Client, and click Eiconcard LAN Client Configurator. 2) Enter the required information on each tab. Consult the online help for more information on how to configure Eiconcard LAN Client. 5) Starting and Stopping Eiconcard LAN Client ====================================================================== Eiconcard LAN Client starts automatically when you start the first application that uses Eiconcard LAN Client. Eiconcard LAN Client stops automatically when you close the last application that uses Eiconcard LAN Client. 6) Known Limitations ====================================================================== Conserving Memory ----------------- If you are running Eiconcard LAN Client on a computer that meets only the minimum installation requirements, you should try to limit memory use as follows: - On the Parameters tab, make sure that you select only the LAN protocols that you require. - In the Optional Parameters dialog box, the values for Maximum Number of Servers and Maximum Number of Sessions to All Servers should not be set higher than required. - Do not enable the tracing function unless required for troubleshooting. Installing on a Server ---------------------- Do not install Eiconcard LAN Client and Eiconcard LAN Server on the same computer. Changing the Default or Backup Server Setting --------------------------------------------- If you change the default or backup server that the client connects to, you must restart your computer for the change to take effect. Removing Eiconcard LAN Client ----------------------------- - The Eiconcard LAN Client uninstall program will not remove folders that contain user-created files, such as trace and log files. After the uninstall program is finished, you can manually remove these folders and files. - Before you remove Eiconcard LAN Client, make sure that you stop all applications and services that use Eiconcard LAN Client. 7) Customer Support ====================================================================== Eicon Networks Customer Services personnel are committed to providing the best possible technical support to all Eicon Networks customers. For customer services, contact your Eicon Networks supplier. For technical support, consult the Eicon Support HelpWeb at: http://www.eicon.com/support 8) Trademarks ====================================================================== Eicon is a registered trademark of Eicon Networks Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ############################# 213-371-01 ############################# Copyright (c) 1998-2001 - Eicon Networks Corporation