No Network Access with LAN Workplace and TCP/IP

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

After you install Windows 95 on a computer with LAN Workplace and the TCP/IP protocol installed, you may not have network connectivity in Windows 95. For example, Network Neighborhood displays only the Entire Network icon. Attempting to open this icon results in the following message:

   Not connected to a working network

CAUSE

LAN Workplace sets the Frame Type setting for the TCP/IP protocol to ETHERNET_II, which is correct. However, the method it uses to do so causes Windows 95 to assume that every protocol is using the ETHERNET_II setting, which is not correct. This causes the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol to use the ETHERNET_II setting, which causes the lack of network connectivity.

RESOLUTION

Adjust the Frame Type setting for the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol. To do so, follow these steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.

2. Click the Configuration tab.

3. Click the IPX/SPX-compatible protocol, and then click Properties.

4. Click the Advanced tab.

5. In the Property box, click Frame Type. In the Value box, click the appropriate setting.

6. Click OK, and then click OK.

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