NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors Release 3.3
Networking Driver Overview

Driver: SMC EtherEZ/Elite16 Ultra
Driver Overview: NeXTanswer #1748
Last Update: March 25, 1996

Availability Information

Newer Released Driver in NeXTanswers:  Yes, Version 3.31, as NeXTanswer #1747
Newer Beta Driver in NeXTanswers:  No, Version 0.00, as NeXTanswer #

Driver Name / Installer .pkg: SMCUltraNetworkDriver
Driver Type: Networking
Driver Scope: Product Family
Supported Components: SMC SMC83C790
PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver*: ISA

General Overview notes: The SMC EtherCard Elite16 Ultra is a 16-bit Ethernet Adapter
The SMC EtherEZ is a 16-bit Plug and Play Ethernet Adapter

Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
SMC EtherCard Elilte Ultra16 (ISA)
SMC EtherCard Elilte Ultra16T (ISA)
SMC EtherCard Elilte Ultra16C (ISA)
SMC EtherEZ (8416BTA)
SMC EtherEZ (8416B)
SMC EtherEZ (8416T)
SMC EtherEZ (8416BT)
SMC EtherEZ (8416BA)
SMC EtherEZ (8416TA)

Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):

Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:

Networking Driver Details

Network Type*:  EtherNet
Speed*:  10 Mb/s
Access Mode*:  Memory Mapped
Buffer Size*:  16KB
Supported Connectors*: AUI, BNC, UTP

Known Problems

Driver Version Notes

Future Planning

Future / Update Planning:  
Reason for New Driver / Update: 
New Driver / Update Timeframe:  

New Driver / Update Description: 

Note: Information contained in the "Future Planning" section of this document does not constitute a commitment on the part of NeXT to complete the planned development work.

* - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

Product Vendor
Standard Microsystems (SMC)
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