SMS: 3COM 3C589 PCMCIA Network Adapter Card Not Inventoried

 Last reviewed: March 9, 1998
Article ID: Q165735
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server, version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

Systems Management Server does not report the 3Com 3C589 PC Card adapters during the inventory collection process for client computers running Windows 95.

The Netcard icon does not appear under the computer's properties. The NetcardID in the Identification properties has the correct value. However, the NIC Address in the Network properties has a <null> value.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem is reported to be resolved by the latest driver from 3Com Corporation, available on the 3Com Web site at: 

   http://www.3com.com/
This product is manufactured by 3Com Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodsms
Keywords : kbbug1.20 smsinv kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:1.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending

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Last reviewed: March 9, 1998
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