TCP/IP Requires Ethernet_II Frame Type for ODI Driver

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

You can use the Ping tool to ping your own computer, but you cannot access the network using the TCP/IP protocol. You may receive the following error message when you try to access the network:

   Request timed out

CAUSE

This problem can occur when you are using a Novell NetWare ODI driver and the Ethernet_II frame type is not listed in the proper NET.CFG file.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, add Ethernet_II to the NET.CFG file. Make sure you edit the correct NET.CFG file--NET.CFG is usually read from the same directory as LSL.COM. Note that you should not make Ethernet_II the first frame type listed in the file.

To add Ethernet_II to the NET.CFG file, follow these steps:

1. Use any text editor (such as WordPad) to open the NET.CFG file.

2. Add "ETHERNET_II" (without quotation marks) so that it is the last frame type listed in the "LINK DRIVER <MLID>" section. For example, after you add "ETHERNET_II" the section might look like:

         LINK DRIVER <MLID>
            FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
            FRAME ETHERNET_802.3
            FRAME ETHERNET_SNAP
            FRAME ETHERNET_II
   
   

3. Save and close the NET.CFG file.

4. Restart your computer.