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Q131544: HP Fast Ethernet Network Adapters Fail with Incorrect Cabling

Article: Q131544
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Hewlett-Packard (HP) J2577A 10/100VG EISA LAN adapter or J2573A
10/100VG ISA LAN adapter with Windows 95, your computer may stop responding
(hang), or you may receive the following error message:

  Your adapter is not working.

CAUSE
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These HP network adapters run at 10 or 100 Mbps and have separate ports for the
two speeds. If you start your computer with a 10-Mbps cable plugged into the
100-Mbps port, a 100-Mbps cable plugged into the 10-Mbps port, or no network
cable plugged into either port, the NDIS 2 driver hangs the computer after the
NET START command. The NDIS 3 driver displays the error message stated above
when Windows 95 starts.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, connect the correct network cable to the appropriate
port on the network adapter.

Additional query words: 100-VG 100/VG

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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