IRQ Option Includes Only IRQs 2-5 for Novell/Anthem NE2000

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q106025
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you configure Windows for Workgroups for a Novell/Anthem NE2000 card, you can select an IRQ between 2 and 5 (inclusive)--even though the newer Novell/Anthem NE2000 cards support IRQs 2-14.

CAUSE

The Windows for Workgroups NETWORKS.INF file contains 2-5 as a valid IRQ range for Novell/Anthem NE2000 cards to maintain compatibility with older cards.

RESOLUTION

If you have one of the newer Novell/Anthem cards (or a clone) and you are using an IRQ in the 6-14 range, do one of the following:

  • Select "NE2000 Compatible" instead of "Novell/Anthem NE2000" when configuring Windows for Workgroups.

    -or-

  • Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file and change the IRQ to the correct value.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbhw kbsetup kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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