ECO NUMBER:	 NISAXPFIX-2-040
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                PRODUCT:	 DEC Network Integration Server Software
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                UPDATED PRODUCT: DEC Network Integration Server Software 4.0
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                APPRX BLCK SIZE: 87633
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DIGITAL

Cover Letter for DEC Network Integration Server Software, ECO Kit #2, V4.0-2.


ECO Kit V4.0-2 Description
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The DEC Network Integration Server Software Fix Notes contain a complete 
explanation of this release. Below is a brief description:

	o W622 packet transmission could crash DECNIS
	o DDCMP link would not restart
	o Corrupt frame could crash DECNIS
	o Fragmentation error messages not sent
	o IPX could be enabled in error over SMDS
	o DECNIS crash on receipt of non pseudo node LSP
	o Reachability lost when running routing vector
	o In the previous release, it was noticed that RIP seemed to
	     stop working over a PPP link.
	o Counting to infinity in certain circumstances
	o Occasional decrease in routing performance
	o Setting DECNIS time backwards could lose reachability
	o 3 non-zero VPI values can be used on W631
	o W631 sometimes fails to load
	o Loss of reachability to IPX servers
	o X.25 allowed access to blocked nodes
	o Loss of access to load file caused crash
	o BOOTP replies not forwarded on circuit 0.0.0.0
	o Degradation of bridge performance between DLCIs
	o Odd length packets not bridged to routeabout
	o PPP or VCP circuit down could crash DECNIS
	o Degradation of bridge performance between DLCIs



Installation Overview
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Install this kit with the VMSINSTAL utility by logging into the SYSTEM account,
and typing the following at the DCL prompt:

   @SYS$UPDATE:VMSINSTAL NISAXPFIX-2-040 [location of the saveset]

Refer to Chapter 1.1 of the update notes for post installation tasks. The update
notes can be found in the save-set NISAXPFIX-2-040.A or after the installation
in the file SYS$HELP:NISAXPFIX040.RELEASE_NOTES.

Please note that after installing this update kit, you need to reboot all DECNIS
servers which require updating with the latest DECNIS software.


  Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1997.  All Rights reserved.

  This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology
  of Digital Equipment Corporation.  Possession, use, or copying of this
  software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license
  from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.

        This ECO has not been through an exhaustive field test process.
        Due to the experimental stage of this ECO/workaround, Digital
        makes no representations regarding its use or performance.  The
        customer shall have the sole responsibility for adequate protection
        and back-up data used in conjunction with this ECO/workaround.