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DATE 941206
CATEGORY WS00, WS20, CM00, CM10, CM30
TITLE IBM WAVERUNNER DIGITAL MODEM WITH ENHANCEMENTS
ABSTRACT The IBM WaveRunner Digital Modem, announced October 5, 1993,
(Hardware Announcement 193-305), now includes, at no extra charge,
the following additional functions:
o Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) Basic Rate Interface
2B + D channels, in data mode, at speeds up to 64Kbps per
B channel
o Network Driver Interface Specifications (NDIS)
o Packet level bonding for IP packets to provide a total data rate
of 128Kbps without compression, when using both B channels
o Common Application Programming Interface (CAPI)
o WinISDN API for Microsoft** Windows+
o Data compression of up to 4:1, using V.42bis when communicating
with modems over ISDN
o Data Compression of up to 4:1 when using V.42bis over V.120, at
56Kbps or 64Kbps, when communicating with other ISDN devices
o Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
o X.25 on B and D channels when used with IBM Communication
Manager/2 in an OS/2 (R) environment
o Euro-ISDN, 1TR6, and VN4
Also announcing is a combination package that includes the IBM
WaveRunner Digital Modem and an IBM 7845 ISDN Network Terminator
Extended. This package allows customers to replace their existing
analog telephone service with one of the ISDN B channels while
continuing to use their existing telephone equipment. For more
information on the IBM 7845 Network Terminator, refer to Hardware
Announcement 194-252, dated July 26, 1994.
The functional enhancements for the WaveRunner Digital Modem
contained in this announcement is a partial fulfillment of the
statement of direction included in Hardware Announcement 193-305,
dated October 5, 1993.
PLANNED AVAILABILITY DATES:
December 30, 1994, for:
o All enhancements in Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment, except:
- CAPI
- WinISDN API for Microsoft Windows
- Data compression using V.42bis over V.120
- Support for VN4 Network standards
April 28, 1995, for:
o CAPI
o WinISDN API for Microsoft Windows
o Data compression using V.42bis over V.120
o Support for VN4 Network standards
o All enhancements (except WinISDN API) in OS/2 environment
** Product or company name is a trademark or registered trademark of
its respective holder.
+ Trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
IN BRIEF . . .
\ IBM WaveRunner Digital Modem: \
\ \
\ o Provides PC-based communications over ISDN \
\ o Supports S/T ISDN Basic Rate Interface 2B + D in Data mode \
\ under flexible network operating environment: \
\ - ISDN to ISDN \
\ - ISDN to Analog \
\ at speeds up to 64Kbps per B channel over ISDN \
\ o Supports: \
\ - Packet-level bonding for IP packets to provide a total data\
\ rate of 128Kbps, without compression \
\ - Data compression of up to 4:1 when using V.42bis for \
\ communications with modems \
\ - Data compression of up to 4:1 when using V.42bis over V.120\
\ for communications with other ISDN devices \
\ - Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) \
\ - CAPI, NDIS API \
\ - WinISDN API for Microsoft Windows \
\ - X.25 on B and D channels, when used with IBM Communications\
\ Manager/2 in an OS/2 environment \
\ - National ISDN-1, Euro-ISDN, 1TR6, and VN4 standards \
\ o Provides remote LAN access, when used with IBM LAN \
\ Distance (TM) family of software products \
\ o Reduces network costs through line consolidation using ISDN \
\ services \
\ o Enables many existing, widely-used modem application programs \
\ to run at speeds up to 64Kbps over ISDN \
\ o Compatible with industry standard ISA or Micro Channel(R) \
\ systems with 386SX, or higher, processor \
\ o Interoperates with other ISDN products such as Network Express\
\ Interhub and Combinet** CB 150 \
PRODNO 73G1393
60G0736
13H5365
13H5385
13H5366
13H5386
13H5367
13H5387
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
In the all-pervasive telecommunications environment, digital
technology is rapidly replacing the conventional analog methods for
transmission of voice, data, and image. The ISDN uses digital
technology for simultaneous transmission of voice, data, and image
through standard interfaces over a single telephone line served by
digital switches. The Basic Rate ISDN (BRI) provides two B channels
for transmission of digitized voice or data at speeds up to
64 kilobits per second (Kbps) per B channel (without compression),
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and a D Channel for transmission of signalling information at 16Kbps.
The IBM WaveRunner Digital Modem is an adapter that provides
basic rate connectivity to personal computers for communications over
an ISDN network. The unique feature of the adapter is its ability to
communicate through ISDN with devices such as PCs and fax machines
attached to an existing analog telephone line via modems. This
function allows end users to have a mix of devices distributed over
ISDN and analog lines, while maintaining the ability to communicate
from devices attached to an ISDN line with those on an analog line.
The adapter also supports many existing, widely used modem
application programs at speeds up to 64Kbps over ISDN and up to
14.4Kbps (without compression) on analog modems.
Functions supported under Microsoft Windows 3.1 are:
o S/T ISDN Basic Rate Interface 2B + D Channels
-- Each of the 2B channels can be used simultaneously to send or
receive data at 64Kbps per B channel
o Packet-level bonding
- The 2B channels, when used in packet level bonding mode,
provide a total data rate of 128Kbps for IP packets
o Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
- Provides support via COM port emulation
o Data Compression
- Provides up to 4:1 compression, when using V.42bis for
communications with modems
o NDIS
- A widely used API that conforms to NDIS
- Provides a high-speed interface for many ISDN applications
written for this API
o Euro-ISDN, 1TR6, and VN4
NOTE: The WaveRunner adapters shipped on or after
December 30, 1994, will include the functional enhancements stated
above. Customers with installed adapters shipped before
December 30, 1994, can upgrade their adapters to include these
enhancements by calling the IBM Bulletin Board Service (BBS) for
Personal Computers at 919-517-0001.
NOTE: Support for the above functions in the IBM OS/2 environment
will be available April 28, 1995.
Supported under Microsoft Windows 3.1 on networks conforming
to National ISDN-1, Custom (AT&T 5ESS with 5E7, 5E8, and 5E9
switches), Euro-ISDN, 1TR6, VN4 standards, and OS/2 environment on
networks conforming to National ISDN-1, Custom (AT&T 5ESS with 5E7,
5E8, and 5E9 switches) standards are:
o S/T ISDN Basic Rate 1B + D channels
- Supports speeds up to 64Kbps on a single B channel and 16Kbps
on the D channel
- Passive Bus
o COM Port Type I and Type II serial port emulation
- Permits use of existing PC modem communication software over
ISDN
o Modem emulation for flexible networking operating environment
supports communications at speeds up to 64Kbps over ISDN from an:
- ISDN to an ISDN device
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- ISDN to analog modem
o Data Compression
- Provides a 2:1 compression for a significant increase in
throughput by using MNP 4/5** data compression on modems
o Hayes** AT (R) command set
- AT command sequences accepted and executed
o Remote LAN access
- When used with the IBM LAN Distance set of software products,
allows a stand-alone workstation configured with the COM Port
MAC driver to access remote LAN for all available LAN
services
NOTE: For additional information on the IBM LAN Distance set
of products, refer to Software Announcement 294-267, dated
April 27, 1994.
o TCP/IP applications
- With the TCP/IP Protocol Stack installed, a wide range of
TCP/IP applications are supported via:
-- RFC 1294 over ISDN
-- Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP)
-- IP packets over ISDN
o Rate Adaptation
- Allows V.120 encapsulation of ASYNC data
- Permits interoperability with ISDN/ASYNC Terminal adapters
Examples of PC Modem Communications programs supported by the
WaveRunner Digital Modem are:
OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED:
W = WINDOWS 3.1 (ENHANCED MODE)
APPLICATION O = OS/2 2.1
PROCOMM PLUS** W
Crosstalk** W
DynaComm** W
SmartCom** W
HyperACCESS** W or O
QModem** W
Windows Terminal** W
HCL-eXceed/W** W
PC Anywhere** W
X Windows System
Server (PMX) O
PM Terminal O
ReachOut** W
o Fax Emulation (for Windows 3.1)
- Enables PCs to exchange standard Group 3 facsimile data with
fax machines connected to an existing analog telephone
network when the WaveRunner running under Windows 3.1 is used
with the fax application program shipped with the adapter.
Additional functions planned for availability, effective
April 28, 1995, are:
o CAPI
- Permits the use of ISDN application programs written for
CAPI.
o WinISDN API for Microsoft Windows
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- Provides access to Internet when the WaveRunner is used with
Internet** Chameleon, a software product from NetManage**,
Inc. This API also extends the interoperability of
WaveRunner with other ISDN products, such as MAX Digital
Access Server from Ascend** Communications, Inc., which
supports Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
o Up to 4:1 Data compression using V.42bis over V.120 when
communicating with other ISDN devices.
o X.25 Protocol on B and D channels when used with IBM
Communications Manager/2 in an OS/2 environment.
o Support for VN4 Network standards.
As a convenience to our customers, the following non-IBM
programs are shipped with the WaveRunner Digital Modem:
o Fax application for Windows:
- WaveRunner, when used with this application program running
under Windows 3.1, allows a personal computer to send or
receive faxes, and customers can take immediate advantage of
WaveRunner's fax capability.
o Accelerator:
- A set of communication drivers for Microsoft Windows for
rapid high-speed data transfers. WaveRunner, with this
program, will significantly enhance the performance of PC
modem applications running under the Windows environment.
WAVERUNNER DIGITAL MODEM WITH IBM 7845 ISDN NETWORK TERMINATOR
EXTENDED: This package includes an IBM WaveRunner Digital Modem
packaged with an IBM 7845 ISDN Network Terminator Extended. It
includes all the key components needed to connect a basic-rate
telephone service to a personal computer/workstation. The IBM 7845
ISDN Network Terminator Extended is a programmable, stand-alone
device that allows a personal computer or a workstation equipped for
basic-rate ISDN and standard analog telephone lines, to share a
single digital phone line into the home or office. The Network
Terminator (NT) Extended provides the connection between the
telephone company jack and the WaveRunner Digital Modem. It will
also connect standard analog telephone equipment to the ISDN network
over the same ISDN basic-rate service. This allows customers to
replace their existing analog telephone service with one of the ISDN
B channels while continuing to use their existing phone equipment.
The analog telephone function of the NT Extended offers
several key custom calling features similar to those offered by the
telephone companies as options with regular telephone service. These
features are:
o Speed dialing
o Re-dial of last number dialed
o Repetitive re-dialing of the last busy number
o Return of the last incoming call
o Call Hold, Call Retrieve
o Call Waiting
o Call Blocking
o Three- or six-way conferencing
A rechargeable battery, included with the NT Extended,
provides backup power to the analog phone service should a temporary
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power outage occur.
For more information on the IBM 7845 NT Extended, refer to
Hardware Announcement 194-252, dated July 26, 1994.
COST ADVANTAGE
With the continuing rapid deployment of ISDN services at low tariffs,
the WaveRunner allows end users to take advantage of these services:
o Line consolidation:
- ISDN provides connectivity to a variety of communication
equipment over a single link, eliminating the need for
separate lines for each type of equipment. For example,
using the WaveRunner, a personal computer, an ISDN telephone,
and an ISDN fax machine can be connected to a single ISDN
line, eliminating the need for three separate phone lines.
o Less connect time:
- ISDN's speed and reliability also reduces the costs by
requiring less connect time per transmission.
o Unused bandwidth elimination:
- ISDN when used as an alternative to a dedicated (leased),
backup high-speed link results in significant line cost
savings.
INTEGRATION OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
WaveRunner provides the flexibility of communications between devices
attached to an ISDN and an existing analog telephone network.
Therefore, an establishment/enterprise can have a mix of devices
distributed over ISDN and analog lines and still maintain
communications between devices attached to both of these as if they
are all on a single network.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
WaveRunner provides connectivity to ISDN services, which uses digital
technology. Overtime, this method of transmission has been proven to
be highly reliable and superior in quality over other methods of
transmission.
CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS
As customers migrate part of their networks to ISDN, WaveRunner
offers connectivity for devices that are on ISDN for communications
with those on an existing analog telephone network, enabling
customers to gradually grow their networks to the desired environment
that can meet their business needs.
ACCESS TO ENTERPRISE DATA
WaveRunner provides ISDN connectivity to stand-alone workstations for
communications with other remote devices on an
establishment/enterprise network, which may be either an ISDN or an
existing analog telephone network, making it possible for the
stand-alone workstations to access establishment/enterprise data. In
addition, WaveRunner with the IBM LAN Distance set of software
products, provides remote LAN access to a stand-alone workstation.
The stand-alone workstation can have access to all available LAN
services/enterprise data remotely over an ISDN link. For more
information on the LAN Distance set of software products, refer to
Software Announcement 294-267, dated April 27, 1994.
UPGRADEABILITY
WaveRunner's function can be enhanced via new software upgrades as
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they become available to ensure customers' investment protection.
INTEROPERABILITY
The WaveRunner Digital Modem has been tested for interoperability
with other ISDN products such as Network Express Interhub and
Combinet CB 150. The WinISDN API on the WaveRunner further extends
its interoperability to include other ISDN products, such as MAX
Digital Access Server from Ascend Communications, Inc., that support
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).
In addition, the WaveRunner Digital Modem interoperates with
the IBM ISDN Primary Rate adapter to provide a connectivity solution
for the ISDN Primary Rate and Basic Rate Interfaces for applications
such as Remote LAN access. For more information on the IBM ISDN
Primary Rate Adapter, refer to Hardware Announcement 194-121, dated
April 27, 1994.
OPEN ENTERPRISE: The WaveRunner Digital Modem supports the following
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) standards:
o National ISDN-1
o Euro-ISDN
o 1TR6
o VN4
PRODUCT POSITIONING
The WaveRunner Digital Modem provides a digital connection to
personal computers for communications over an ISDN with other devices
attached to the same network, or an existing analog telephone network
via modems. The product enables customers to migrate all or part of
their networks to ISDN in stages. Customers can take advantage of
ISDN services only on parts of their network while maintaining
continuity in communications between all the devices on an
establishment/enterprise network, parts of which could be an existing
analog telephone network.
The WaveRunner supports ISDN Basic Rate Interface 2B + D under
Microsoft Windows 3.1 environment on networks conforming to National
ISDN-1, Custom (AT&T 5ESS, 5E7, 5E8, and 5E9 switches), Euro-ISDN
1TR6, and VN4 standards, and 1B + D under OS/2 environment on
networks conforming to National ISDN-1 and Custom (AT&T 5ESS, 5E7,
5E8, and 5E9 switches). Full support in OS/2 environment for
Euro-ISDN, 1TR6, and VN4 standards will be available April 28, 1995.
The adapter supports speeds up to 64Kbps per B channel and is an
excellent alternative to high-speed modems. The WaveRunner can be
used in environments where high-speed data transmission is required.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The WAVERUNNER INSTALLATION AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS (13H4856)
publication is shipped with the product.
The Systems Library Subscription Services (SLSS) is not
available for this publication.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
o Micro Channel
- Width: 88.26 mm (3.475 in.)
- Depth: 292.10 mm (11.5 in.)
o ISA
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- Width: 106.68 mm (4.2 in.)
- Depth: 335.28 mm (13.2 in.)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
o Temperature: 10.0 (degs)C to 40.0 (degs)C (50 (degs)F to 104
(degs)F)
o Relative Humidity: 8% to 80%
o FCC Class B
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum system requirements are:
o 16 MHz 386SX, or above, system processor
o 16-bit ISA or Micro Channel-compatible machines capable of
supporting DMA bus master operation
o System Memory
- 4MB or more, excluding cache, for Windows 3.1 environment
- 8MB or more, excluding cache, for OS/2 environment
o Hard disk space
- At least 10MB must be available to load WaveRunner
installation, configuration, and diagnostics code.
o VGA display monitor
o 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy disk drive
o PS/2 (R), PS/55, or Microsoft-compatible mouse
o A Network Terminator (NT1), such as the IBM 7845 NT Extended, for
connecting the WaveRunner to an ISDN network
SUPPORTED MODEMS: The WaveRunner supports communications with the
following modem types:
o Bell 103, Bell 212, V.22, V.22bis, V.32, and V.32bis
SUPPORTED PSTN SWITCH TYPES: The supported switch types are:
o AT&T 5ESS with 5E7, 5E8, and 5E9 (Custom and National ISDN-1)
o Northern Telecom DMS-100 with BCS-33, BCS34, and BCS35
o National ISDN-1-compatible switches
o Euro-ISDN-, 1TR6-, and VN4-compatible switches
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: The WaveRunner Digital Modem requires one of
the following software products:
o Microsoft Windows 3.1 (Enhanced Mode) running under IBM DOS 5.0,
or equivalent, or Microsoft Windows 3.1 (J) (Enhanced Mode)
running under DOS (V) 6.3J, or equivalent
o IBM OS/2 2.1, or later, or IBM OS/2 2.1-J, or later
COMPATIBILITY: The WaveRunner Digital Modem is a 16-bit, full-size
adapter. The Micro Channel version complies with IBM MICRO CHANNEL
ARCHITECTURE, BUS MASTER, RELEASE 1.0 (GG24-3477) specifications and
the ISA version complies with the PC Bus Standard (ISA Bus
Specifications) specifications as contained in IEEE P-996/D.02 and
IBM PC/AT Bus Specifications in the IBM PERSONAL COMPUTER TECHNICAL
REFERENCE MANUAL (6280070).
LIMITATIONS: Only one Mwave (TM)-compatible adapter per system is
supported.
PLANNING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The WaveRunner Digital Modem is
designated as customer setup. Installation, configuration, and setup
instructions are included in the publication shipped with the
product.
CABLE ORDERS: A 10-foot cable, terminated with RJ-45 plugs, is
shipped with the product.
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PROBLEM DETERMINATION: Adapter diagnostics, designed to assist the
customer in problem determination, are included in the WaveRunner
diskettes.
PACKAGING: One box. The contents of the box for each of the
WaveRunner Digital Modem part numbers listed below are:
o One full-size 16-bit adapter, Micro Channel or ISA
o 3.5-inch diskettes
o 10-foot communication cable
o Installation and Testing Instructions
PRODUCT FEATURE PART
DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER
IBM WaveRunner
Digital Modem, with
publications in U.S. English
Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA) Bus 7478 73G1393
Micro Channel Bus 7472 60G0736
IBM WaveRunner Digital
Modem Packaged with
IBM 7845 Network
Terminator Extended
ISA Bus 7966 13H5365
Micro Channel Bus 7967 13H5385
ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: The replacement communication cable
part number is 73G6375 and can be ordered through:
IBM Corporation
Department W17, Bldg. 716A
3039 Cornwallis Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27703
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL
This product uses the security and auditability features of
host hardware, software, and application software.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communications
facilities.
ORDERING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FEATURE SECTION
MES DISCOUNT APPLICABLE: No
FIELD-INSTALLABLE FEATURE: Yes
WARRANTY PERIOD:
WAVERUNNER DIGITAL MODEM ADAPTER: One year
IBM MEDIA: Three months
IBM PROGRAMS: Three months
NON-IBM MEDIA: Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, is provided
by original supplier.
NON-IBM PROGRAMS: Not warranted by IBM. Warranty, if any, is
provided by original supplier.
CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes
LICENSING: IBM programs shipped with the IBM WaveRunner Digital
Modem are licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM Program
License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the
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documentation shipped with the adapter.
Non-IBM programs that ship with the adapter are available from
IBM, as distributed by the program supplier. Terms and conditions of
the supplier apply and are included in their respective program
package documentation that is shipped with the adapter.
NATIONAL EDUCATION PRICE (NEP): A National Education Price is
available under the terms and conditions of the National Education
Price List.
All other terms and conditions are the same as those
applicable to the IBM system in which the feature is installed.
CHARGES
Machine
Feature Type/ Part Purchase
Description Number Model Number Price
IBM WaveRunner
Digital Modem
packaged with
IBM 7845 Network
Terminator Extended 8550-ZZZ
ISA Bus 7966 13H5365 $ 845
Micro Channel Bus 7967 13H5385 845
IBM WaveRunner Digital
Modem:
Multipack with five
WaveRunner adapters
per pack 8550-ZZZ
ISA 8002 13H5366 2,645
Micro Channel 8003 13H5386 2,645
Multipack with
30 WaveRunner
adapters per pack 8550-ZZZ
ISA 8004 13H5367 15,870
Micro Channel 8005 13H5387 15,870
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