DEC 24x4x Chip Set on Network Adapter Not Detected Correctly

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a network adapter with a DEC 24x4x chip set, the network adapter seems to install correctly, but it does not communicate with the network. If you use the NET USE command at an MS-DOS prompt, you receive the following error message:

   Error 51: The computername specified is not receiving requests.

CAUSE

The Transceiver Type setting for the network adapter is automatically set to Autodetect with this chip set.

RESOLUTION

Change the Transceiver Type setting to the appropriate setting for the network adapter. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.

2. Click the network adapter, and then click Properties.

3. On the Advanced tab, change the Transceiver Type setting to the correct value.

4. Click OK.

STATUS

This situation is most likely caused by design changes in Windows 95. Microsoft has confirmed that it is not caused by a problem in Windows 95. For more information about resolving this issue, contact DEC.