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Q128606: Network Connectivity Problems with NetFlex-L ENET/PCI NIC

Article: Q128606
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use an Integrated NetFlex-L ENET/PCI (PCNTN3.SYS) network interface
card (NIC) in Windows NT version 3.5 on Compaq computers, the following network
connectivity problems may occur:

  - Client computers may disconnect.
  - Your computer may not respond to client computer requests.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when interrupts are disabled in the deferred processing,
interrupt processing, and reset routines.


RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, obtain and install the PCNTN3.SYS driver (version 2.27)
included in the Compaq Support Software Diskette (SSD), version 1.14 (SP1081).

The Compaq products discussed here are manufactured by Compaq Computer Corp., a
vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding the products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt

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