Quatech SSP-100 user manual DOS / Windows 3.x Installation

2. DOS / Windows 3.x Installation

Two configuration software programs are provided with the SSP-100: a Client Driver, and a card Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering Windows) and allow operation of the SSP-100 in both the DOS and Windows 3.x environments. For optimal operation, however, the Client Driver is the preferred method of installation and configuration. The table below highlights the differences between these programs.

Client Driver (recommended)	Enabler (not recommended)
File type: DOS device driver	File type: DOS executable
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and Socket	Interfaces directly to Intel 82365SL and
Services software (PCMCIA host	other PCIC compatible PCMCIA host
adapter independent)	adapters
Allows automatic configuration of	Does not support automatic
SSP-100 adapters upon insertion (Hot	configuration of adapters upon
Swapping)	insertion (Hot Swapping)
Requires PCMCIA Card and Socket	Does not require PCMCIA Card and
Services software	Socket Services software

Figure 2. Client Driver versus Enabler for DOS/Windows 3.x.

Card and Socket Services software is commercially available from several vendors for most desktop and laptop PCs. If you are unsure whether Card and Socket Services software is currently installed on your system, install the SSP-100 Client Driver as discussed in following section. When loaded, the Client Driver will display an error message if Card and Socket Services software is not detected.

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