Token Ring Server-Based Setup May Not Work Properly

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

You may not be able to run a server-based setup of Windows 95 from a Novell NetWare 3.1x or 4.x server if you are using locally administered addresses (LAA) on your Token Ring network adapter.

CAUSE

Net.exe contains the real-mode Microsoft NetWare redirector (Nwredir.exe). Nwredir.exe attempts to use the burned-in Token Ring address instead of the LAA, causing the server not to recognize the workstation's attempt to connect.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. An update to address this problem is now available, but is not fully regression-tested and should be applied only to computers experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft does not recommend implementing this update at this time. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for additional information about the availability of this update.

MORE INFORMATION

For workstations that have already been set up to run Windows 95 from a NetWare 3.1x or 4.x server, replace the existing Net.exe file in the Windows folder with this updated file.

For workstations that have not already been set up, replace all copies of the Net.exe file on the server-based setup server so that Windows 95 Setup uses the updated Net.exe file during Setup.