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Q139732: Cannot Join Domain Using Network Peripherals NP-EISA/S FDDI

Article: Q139732
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows NT Server as a backup domain controller (BDC) or set up
a Windows NT Workstation to join a domain using a Network Peripherals NP-EISA/S
FDDI network adapter, the following error message appears:

  Could not find domain controller for this domain.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when a primary domain controller (PDC) and BDC are connected
using a Cabletron hub using the TCP/IP protocol.

RESOLUTION
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Network Peripherals has a newer driver (Npeisa.sys) for this adapter that fixes
this problem. The latest driver file can be obtained from the Network
Peripherals bulletin board system (BBS) at (408) 321-9322.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by Network Peripherals,
a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : 3.51

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