No Network Access with 3Com EtherLink 16 and NetBEUI Only

ID: Q145833

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a 3Com EtherLink 16 (3C507) network adapter with only the NetBEUI network protocol installed, you may be unable to browse or connect to shared network resources. If you install a second network protocol, you may still be unable to browse or connect to network resources shared on computers running only the NetBEUI protocol.


CAUSE

This is a known problem when you use a 3Com EtherLink 16 network adapter with only the NetBEUI network protocol installed.


RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use the real-mode drivers for the 3Com EtherLink 16 network adapter. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.


  2. Click the 3Com EtherLink 16 (3C507) adapter, and then click Properties.


  3. Click Real Mode (16-Bit) NDIS Driver, and then click OK.



STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Keywords : nethw ndis3x win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: June 4, 1999
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