Operation Manual

3 Driver Software Installation – Windows 95/98

which ISDN services a given logical terminal (ISDN

device) can access. This is particularly important for

ISDN telephones.

3.1 Installation in Windows 95/98

The AVM ISDN-Controller A1 is supplied complete with

specially developed drivers for use in Microsoft Windows

98 and Windows 95. The architecture of the Windows 98

driver complies with the Microsoft Win 32 Driver Model

(WDM). For Windows 95, a driver compliant with the

virtual device driver interface (VxD) is supplied. The true

32-bit device drivers provide full support for all Windows

95/98 features.

The COMMON-ISDN-API (CAPI) 2.0 included with delivery

supports both Windows applications and applications

running (simultaneously) in DOS boxes. This CAPI driver

also allows you to use applications based on CAPI 1.1.

For more information about CAPI, see the Appendix.

AVM ISDN-Controller A1 installation in Windows 95/98

comprises four main steps:

1. installing a new hardware component with the Win-

dows Add New Hardware Wizard

2. configuring the Controller

3. physically installing the Controller

4. installing the driver software.

The individual steps are described in detail in the follow-

ing sections.

3.1.1 Installing a New Hardware Component

Physical installation of the Controller in the PC is not the

first step.

At the start of installation, activate the Windows Add New

Hardware Wizard by selecting “Settings” in the Start

menu and opening the “Control Panel”. Double-click the

“Add New Hardware” folder.

CAPI