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Q117305: Err Msg: TCP Unloaded with Madge Smart Ringnode Driver

Article: Q117305
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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You receive the following message during the boot process before starting
Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 with the Madge 16/4 Smart Ringnode Token
Ring adapter installed:

  TCP Unloaded

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when running the LOAD TCPIP line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Several versions of Madge drivers for the 16/4 Smart Ringnode Token Ring adapter
are available. The SMARTND.DOS driver versions 1.25 and 1.37 may have problems
running MS-TCP/IP stack in Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, use the SMARTND.DOS driver version 1.5. To obtain this
driver file, connect to the Madge bulletin board service (BBS) at (408)
955-0262, or contact Madge Technical Support.


MORE INFORMATION
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The products included here are manufactured by Madge Networks, Inc., a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
this product s performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.11 setup ring node

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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