Release Notes  PN 93000408_C

                               PortServer TS FEP
                                   82000684_B
 
                               12 March, 2002


NOTE: When upgrading to a new version of firmware for your PortServer
product, please ensure that you are running the most recent POST as
well.  For the 82000684_B release this would be
82000685_B. Instructions for upgrading the POST are in ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION.

INTRODUCTION

  The PortServer TS 8 and PortServer TS 16 are terminal servers that
  support http, DHCP, SNMP, RADIUS, up to 230 Kbps.

  The throughput port break down is:
  14 ports up to 230 Kbps bi-directionally
  16 ports up to 221 Kbps bi-directionally

SUPPORTED PRODUCTS

  The code supports the following devices:

      PortServer TS 8
      PortServer TS 16
      PortServer TS 16 Rack

ENHANCEMENTS     

      The B release adds support for the TS 16 Rack device.

BUG FIXES        

      8093 - Auto connect failed if the network was not up
      7990 - Web GUI did not have the ability to turn on Auth_Traps
      7922 - Netmasks larger than defined class {A,B,C} failed to
	     route
      7854 - "send brk" added to browser 'Configure->Console Mgmt'
             menus.
      7779 - Session timeout would not expire
      7667 - Now able to use 'send brk' with 'connect'
      7655 - System remains stable after realport connection is
             dropped
      7573 - Auto connect using rlogin did not work
      7572 - Auto telnet by port did not work
      7465 - 'reconnect' from menu would redraw menu before connecting
      7444 - lpd would occasionally truncate print jobs
      6544 - auto connect was alowed for a port with UID "none"

KNOWN LIMITATIONS   
  
      Not applicable.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Upgrading the POST and FEP
--------------------------

Load the POST code first with the command:

  boot load-boot=<tftpserver>:82000685B.bin

A reset is necessary to allow the new POST to run.

  boot action=reset

Upgrade the FEP with the command:

  boot load=<tftpserver>:82000684B.bin

The unit should be reset after the FEP upgrade as well.


HISTORY

	82000684_B - 12 Feb 2002 - Add TS 16 Rack support

	82000684_A -  5 Sep 2001 - First Release of firmware.