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Q135172: CableTron T2015 Token Ring Adapter Fails on 4 Mbps Ring Speed

Article: Q135172
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
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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After you install and configure a CableTron T2015 Token Ring network adapter in
a Windows 95-based computer to work with a 4 Mbps Token Ring network using the
T2015.dos NDIS 2 driver, you find that you cannot access the network after you
restart the computer.

CAUSE
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Setup places a parameter for ring speed in both the registry and the
Protocol.ini file. The NDIS 2 driver does not read the Protocol.ini file for
this parameter correctly and remains set at the factory-default speed of 16
Mbps.

RESOLUTION
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Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to edit the Protocol.ini file. Change the
line that reads

  BANDWIDTH=1

to read:

  " BANDWIDTH=4 " (without the quotation marks)

After you make this change, save and close the Protocol.ini file, and then
restart your computer.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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