Article: Q156326
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbhw kbnetwork kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using a DEC PCI Ethernet DECchip 21041 network adapter, you may not
be able to browse or connect to resources on the network, even though you have
received no error messages.
CAUSE
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This problem can occur if the network adapter is set to use the 10Base5 (AUI)
connection type.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, change the connection type to the default AutoSense
setting. To do so, follow these steps:
1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.
2. Click Adapters, click the DEC PCI Ethernet DECChip 21041 adapter, and then
click Properties.
3. In the Connection Type box, click AutoSense.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows NT version
4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
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Other network adapters that may be affected by this issue include:
- DEC DE435 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI adapter
- DEC DE450 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI adapter
- DEC multia's Ethernet controller
- DEC PCI Ethernet DECchip 21040
- DEC PCI Fast Ethernet DECchip 21142
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Version : 4.0
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