Server Responds to PAP Client on Different AppleTalk Node (195822)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0

This article was previously published under Q195822

SYMPTOMS

Server applications using the AppleTalk Printer Access Protocol (PAP) may respond to client connection requests on a different AppleTalk address to that on which the original request was received.

This behavior may cause issues for client applications that do not tolerate a change of network and node number during PAP connection establishment.

CAUSE

AppleTalk Transaction Protocol (ATP) addresses were not being correctly closed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB195822