SFM Does Not Detect Xircom PCMCIA Ethernet Adapter

• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you install Services for Macintosh (SFM) under Windows NT Server version 3.5, and you are using a Xircom CE10 PCMCIA Ethernet adapter, the following error message appears:

   Setup cannot find any network adapter for Services for Macintosh.
   You will be unable to use Services for Macintosh. Try adding a
   network adapter or enable the bindings for AppleTalk protocol.

WORKAROUND

Although SFM is not displayed in the Network Settings Installed Network Software list, entries for AppleTalk protocol are added to the Windows NT bindery. As a result, you must modify the registry to enable SFM.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

         SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AppleTalk\Parameters
   

3. Highlight DefaultPort.

4. From the Edit menu, choose String.

5. Add the following value:

         \Device\CE2NDIS31
   

6. Highlight DesiredZone.

7. From the Edit menu, choose String.

8. Add the correct AppleTalk zone.

9. Close Registry Editor, and then shut-down and restart Windows NT.

NOTE: Every time you attempt to configure SFM from Control Panel, the following error message appears:

   The AppleTalk protocol registry parameters cannot be read.
   One or more parameters might be missing or contain invalid entries.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.