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Q142733: Cannot Connect To Internet Or MSN With Two Network Cards

Article: Q142733
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbmsn
Last Modified: 14-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3, 2.0, 2.5, 2.51, 2.52, 2.6 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you have two network cards using the TCP/IP protocol installed in your
computer, you cannot connect to the Internet or MSN, The Microsoft Network.

CAUSE
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If you have two network cards using TCP/IP, an Internet Protocol (IP) address
and Domain Name Server (DNS) address are not assigned when the PPP link required
to connect to the Internet is established.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the TCP/IP protocol from one of the network cards to connect to the
Internet or MSN.

Additional query words: dun 2.00 2.50 2.60

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN200 kbMSN252 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN250
Version           : :1.2,1.3,2.0,2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Issue type        : kbprb

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