                                                   ZyXEL Communications Corp.
                                                      edited by Manfred Recla
                                                                July 22, 1998


           Release Note on "omni.net LCD" - Version 1.01
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Important message:
   After upgrade omni.net LCD by this F/W, the TA will perform "hardware
   reset" automatically. This is because the EEPROM usage has been
   rearranged in the firmware. All data stored in EEPROM will need to be
   reload after the process. Please note this process happens only at the
   first time upgrading.

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1.The firmwares' file names for various switch types are as follows:

        FILENAME            SWITCH TYPE
        "MPL128E.BIN" ----- DSS1


2.New enhancement features
==========================
  2.1   For Dial In/Out Log, the date and time are stored. Press "DOWN"
        key in Dial In/Out Log can get the date and time on LCD panel.

  2.2   For Dial In/Out Log, all informations are stored in NVRAM,
        that is, after you power off omni.net LCD, the Dial In/Out Log will
        not be clear.

  2.3   In the LCD menu: <Dial In Log>, <Stored Phone List>, <Dial Out Log>,
        <Clock Options>, the "UP" key will return to main menu.

  2.4   The unit display of charge information will be different by country:
        Country         Charge unit
        --------------------------
        Switzsrland:    SFr
        Germany:        DM
        France:         FFr
        Taiwan:         NT
        Italy:          lir
        Netherland:     HFL
        others:         $

  2.5   ATQP2 and ATQP3 consistent with the LCD display:
        ATQP2: Dial Out Log of LCD display;
        ATQP3: Dial In Log of LCD diaplay.
        [Note] The '*' sign in ATQP2, ATQP3 and LCD Dial In/Out Log panel
        is used to indicate the newest log of the lists.

  2.6   When B channel in active state, "RIGHT" or "LEFT" key will show
        detail information for B1 or B2 channel individually.
        If data call in progress, the detail information like:
           ---------------------
           |B1 PPP  To:384000   |
           |Tx00000 Rx00000 CPS | <---- the DTE throughput
           ---------------------

        If phone call in progress, the detail information like:
           ---------------------
           |B1 TEL1     00:00:00| <---- the time expired
           |To:384000           |
           ---------------------

  2.7   For incoming calls number, 9 digits display is supported.



3.Fixed Bugs:
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  3.1   While multi-auto dial out is active and X.75 is connected, "Dial-out
        Log" is recorded PPP.

  3.2   "Flash/0" for phone sends second outgoing call, the CALLING PARTY
        NUMBER is wrong.

  3.3   For 3-party supplementary service:
          * Some garbage will be generated while TA onhook during 3-party
            active.
          * While 3-party is active, one of remote side disconnect call.
            Local TA can get busy tone but can not switch to another active
            call.
          * Hold/Retrieve can not work well while Hold/Retrieve is available
            and 3-party is not subscribed.

