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These release notes describe Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1 with Cisco IOS software on Cisco AS5300 universal access servers. Version 8.2.1.1 provides support for the Personal Handyphone System (PHS) Internet Access Forum Standard (PIAFS), Version 2.0.
PIAFS is an error-correcting link layer protocol used in Japan over PHS digital cellular networks. The PHS 64,000 bps/32,000 bps unrestricted digital bearer is supported on Cisco MICA modems for Cisco AS5300 universal access servers.
Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1 is not downloadable from Cisco Connection Online. Contact your account representative for information about obtaining Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1.
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Note The PIAFS feature is supported on Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1 and Version 8.2.1.0 only. Version 8.2.1.1 does not support modem modulations (for example, V.90), V.110, or fax. If non-PIAFS features are desired, other portware images, such as Cisco MICA Portware Version 2.7.2.0 can be loaded onto other Hex MICA Modem Modules (HMMs) or Double Density MICA Modem Modules (DMMs) in your Cisco AS5x00 universal access server. |
This document contains the following sections:
The PHS PIAFS feature specifies a transmission system that uses the PHS 64,000 bps/32,000 bps unrestricted digital bearer. The PIAFS terminal adapter module works like a modem or a V.110 module in the following ways:
PIAFS also supports a subset of common AT commands and has a call setup and teardown procedure similar to that of a modem or V.110 module. PIAFS supports 32 kbps and 64 kbps data rates.
For more information about the PIAFS feature including configuration tasks and restrictions, refer to the Cisco document, Personal Handy-Phone Internet Access Forum Standard . For information about new AT commands for the PIAFS feature, see the Cisco document, AT Command Set and Register Summary for MICA 6-Port Modules.
Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1 is supported with Cisco IOS Software Release 12.1(3)T and is not backward compatible.
For complete Cisco IOS software/Cisco MICA portware compatibility information, see the Cisco AS5x00 compatibility matrixes at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/acs_serv/5300/mod_info/cm/mca12prt.htm
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Note Contact your account representative for a list of modems tested with Cisco MICA portware. |
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8.2.1.11 | Maintenance release. Improvements made to existing PIAFS feature (see Problems Resolved with Cisco MICA Version 8.2.1.1). |
8.2.1.01 | PIAFS feature introduced.
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2.7.2.0 | Maintenance release. New features added to existing 2.7.1.0 features. Supports the following:
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2.7.1.0 | Feature release. New features added to existing version 2.6.2.0 features.
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2.6.2.0 | Maintenance release. New features added to existing Version 2.6.1.0 features. Signaling
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2.6.1.0 | Signaling System 7 (SS7) support added to Version 2.5.1.0 features. Signaling
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2.5.1.0 | V.90 and Cisco fax/data DialOut Utility support. Modulation
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2.3.1.0 | R1 support plus K56flex maintenance. Signaling
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2.2.3.0 | K56flex support. Modulation
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2.0.1.7 | Initial V.34+ release. Modulation
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This section describes known problems with Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1 that are associated with the PIAFS feature. If a workaround is not provided, a solution is being developed.
There are no known bugs in Cisco MICA Portware Version 8.2.1.1.
Use the Software Bug Toolkit to track bugs in other Cisco IOS/portware releases.
For information about Cisco IOS software bugs and features, see the Cisco IOS Software Release 12.1 release notes.
The following caveats apply to this release:
Cisco supports portware configuration using service processing element (SPE) configuration commands and modem-pool commands. The spe command allows portware to be downloaded to the SPE. The spe command is available for use with Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(4)XI1 and higher.
The copy xxxx modem command on the Cisco AS5300 will no longer be available for Cisco MICA portware and Cisco 56K Microcom modem firmware download beginning with
Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(4)XI1 and higher. The existing modem portware and firmware configurations in the router will be converted to the SPE format so that functionality is not lost.
For 56K systems running Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)XI1, 12.0(5)T, 12.1(3)T, or higher, use the spe command to download firmware.
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Note If you enter the copy xxxx modem command on an access server running Cisco IOS Release 12.0(4)XI1, 12.0(5)T, 12.1(3)T, or higher, you are prompted to use the spe command. |
To download modem portware/firmware using the spe command, enter the spe command, one configuration command per line.
Router# configure terminal Router(config)# spe <slot>/<spe_begin> <slot>/<spe_end> Router(config-spe)# firmware location system:/ucode/mica_port_firmware Router(config-spe)# ^Z
For example, the following display shows a Cisco AS5300 SPE download to all modems in Slot 1 (that is, all modems on a feature card containing ten 6-port modem modules). The modem code resides in the Flash memory, and the modem code filename is mica-modem-portware.8.2.1.1.bin.
Router(config)# spe 1/0 1/9 Router(config-spe)# firmware location flash:mica-modem-portware.8.2.1.1.bin
Step 2 Copy the configuration from NVRAM into running RAM:
Router# copy running-config startup-config
Download occurs when the modems become available and shows the SPE firmware upgrade option defined (default: busyout). The spe command generates NVRAM modem download and configuration file entries.
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Note If the configuration is not saved as described above, download of the portware specified with the spe command will not occur after the next reboot. |
For detailed information about the spe command, go to the following link:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/120newft/120t/120t7/spe1206t.htm
To download modem portware/firmware if you are using Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(5)T or earlier, refer to the following link:
For the latest information on known problems, follow these steps to create a bug Watcher Bin in the Software Bug Toolkit from Cisco Connection Online (CCO):
Step 2 On the CCO home page, click LOGIN (which appears in green in the menu bar at the top of the page) and log in to CCO. If you are not a registered CCO user, follow the instructions to register so that you can log in. Login is complete when the word LOGIN no longer appears in green text in the menu bar.
Step 3 After you log in, click Software & Support on the CCO home page.
Step 4 On the Technical Support menu, click Software Bug Toolkit II. (Software Bug Toolkit II is not visible on the Software & Support page unless you are logged into CCO as directed in Step 2.)
Step 5 Click Search for Bug by ID Number from the main menu or click Search by ID under Bug Toolkit in the left column of the screen.
Step 6 Enter a bug ID, such as CSCdj80580, in the Search for Bug by ID Number window and click SEARCH. The bug information is displayed.
Step 7 To watch activity on the selected bug, click WATCH this bug at the top of the screen. The Pick a Watcher Bin entry screen is displayed.
Step 8 Create a Watcher Bin for the bug selected by entering a New Bin Watcher name, such as V.90 Bugs. A new Watcher Bin is created. The new Watcher Bin creates a link to the Bug Watcher screen.
Step 9 Click Watcher to access the Bug Watcher screen. The new Watcher Bin link is displayed in the left column of the screen.
For instructions on using other bug tools, go to the bottom of the Toolkit II page and click Help--How to Use the Bug Toolkit or click Help under Common Tools in the left column of the screen.
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