4 dos / windows 3.x installation – Quatech QSP-200/300 User Manual

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4 DOS / Windows 3.x Installation

Two configuration software programs are provided with the QSP-200/300: a Client Driver,
QSP200CL.SYS, and a card Enabler, QSP200EN.EXE. Both of these programs are executed
from DOS (before entering Windows) and allow operation of the QSP-200/300 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.

Does not require PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software

Requires PCMCIA Card and Socket
Services software

Does not support automatic
configuration of QSP-200/300 adapters
upon insertion (Hot Swapping)

Allows automatic configuration of
QSP-200/300 adapters upon insertion
(Hot Swapping)

Interfaces directly to Intel 82365SL and
other PCIC compatible PCMCIA host
adapters

Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and Socket
Services software (PCMCIA host adapter
independent)

File type: DOS executable

File type: DOS device driver

File name: QSP200EN.EXE

File name: QSP200CL.SYS

Enabler

(not recommended)

Client Driver

(recommended)

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 QSP-200/300 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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