Microsoft KB Archive/145833

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No Network Access with 3Com EtherLink 16 and NetBEUI Only

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Q145833

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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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 : win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95