These release notes document Cisco Portware Versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0. This document includes the following sections:
The Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0 software are designed for the MICA 6-port modem module carrier card. The card requires the following images:
- Cisco IOS image
- Cisco IOS Boot image (for Cisco AS5200 access servers only)
- Portware image
The Portware versions must be compatible with the Cisco IOS software release level. Table 1 provides a compatibility matrix.
Table 1: Portware Compatibility
| Hardware Platform
| Portware Version
| Cisco IOS Release
| Cisco IOS Boot Image
|
|---|
| Cisco AS5200
| Version 2.2.3.0
| Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher
| Cisco IOS release 11.2(11)P11
|
| Cisco AS5300
| Version 2.2.3.0
| Cisco IOS Software Release 11.2(10a)P1 and higher
or
Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher
| NA
|
| Cisco 3600 series
| Version 2.2.3.0
| Cisco IOS Software Release 11.2(9)XA and higher
or
Cisco IOS Software Release 11.3(2)T and higher
| NA
|
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If you are not using this boot code image, you must upgrade your system in order to run Portware 2.2.3.0 on a Cisco AS5200 access server.
Table 2 describes the features in Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0:
Table 2: Firmware Version Feature Summary
| Firmware Version
| Feature Content
|
|---|
| 2.2.2.2 and
2.2.3.0
| Modulation
- Rockwell K56flex at 56000 to 32000 in 2000 bps increments
- ITU-T V.34 Annex 12 at 33600 and 31200 bps
- ITU-T V.34 at 28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, and 2400 bps
- ITU-T V.32bis at 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, and 4800 bps
- ITU-T V.32 at 9600 and 4800 bps
- ITU-T V.23 in two modes: split speed and half-duplex 1200/75(backchannel) bps
- ITU-T V.22bis at 2400 and 1200 bps
- ITU-T V.22 at 1200 bps
- ITU-T V.21 at 300 bps
- Bell 212A at 1200 bps
- Bell 103A at 300 bps (Async)
Protocols
- ITU-T V.42 (including MNP 2-4 and LAPM) Error Correction
- ITU-T V.42bis (1K nodes) and MNP 5 Data Compression
Modem Standards
- ITU V. 25--Automatic calling or answering equipment on dialup lines. This standard includes the procedures for disabling echo control devices for calls that are established manually and automatically.
|
The following list describes known problems with Portware versions 2.2.2.2 and 2.2.3.0. In some cases, workarounds are provided. If a workaround is not provided, the problem requires further investigation or a solution is being developed. For the latest information, consult "Cisco Connection Online."
Note If the client modem is not connecting to MICA or if a K56flex-compatible modem is not connecting at K56flex speed (see
Table 2 for modulation speeds), try changing S0 to a setting of 2 to alleviate the problem.
- CSCdj55296--In certain circumstances, call drops could occur when a K56flex call is established.
- CSCdj71728--On rare occasions the uplink (receive) rate falls below 19.2 kbps during connection. Fails with various modems and line conditions.
- CSCdj85230--Modem erroneously reports that it is in Steady_State_retrain mode. No workaround is needed because the modem works properly.
- CSCdj45522 & CSCdj54904--Occasional call drops may occur when connecting a US Robotics Courrier modem.
- CSCdj80580 --A V.42bis error occasionally occurs when connected to a Multitech or US Robotics Sportster modem, resulting in a call drop.
- CSCdj56697, CSCdj58605, CSCdj38981--Unable to connect in MNP 4/5 with some client modems when LAPM is disabled. Since most modems use LAPM instead of MNP 4/5, this problem can be avoided in most cases by using LAPM.
- CSCdj44302 and CSCdj13463--Uplink connect speeds are temporarily limited to 31.2 kbps max. This will be addressed in a subsequent release.
- CSCdj74549--Some Zoom 14.4 modems connect in async mode, instead of LAPM, and the call drops after about 10 minutes.
- CSCdj50614--When a USR X2 Sportster modem on a Macintosh computer is used for an ARA connection, the connection is unsuccessful.
- CSCdj73645--Occasionaly when using a modem to dial out, the call disconnects within 2 seconds with "no answer."
- CSCdj84343--On rare occasions, a modem call gets connected in async mode instead of in Error Correction mode.
- CSCdj87010--The Robbed Bit Signalling (RBS) field displays an incorrect value of 0 when using the show modem command.
This section describes a known problem with Portware version 2.2.2.2 that was fixed in version 2.2.3.0.
- CSCdj85412--In some cases, Portware 2.2.2.2 provides a lower connect rate than Portware 2.0.1.7 for client modems connecting to a MICA card.
For Portware download instructions, see the following documents:
- Cisco AS5300 access servers: See "Appendix A, Managing Modems" in the Cisco AS5300 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide publication.
- Cisco AS5200 access servers: See "Appendix B, Managing Modems" in the Cisco AS5200 Universal Access Server Software Configuration Guide publication.
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