Xircom Pocket Ether3 Adapters Require 802.2 Frame Type (142637)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q142637

SYMPTOMS

An error message indicating
The password you specified is incorrect or your account is inactive. See your network administrator to activate your account or get your password.


will be displayed when all of the following conditions are present:
  • The client is using Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
  • A Xircom Pocket Ether3 Parallel Port Adapter is being used.
  • The client is running IPX, with the frame type set to "Not Present."
  • The client is attempting to log on to a primary domain controller (PDC).

CAUSE

When a Windows for Workgroups client uses the Xircom Pocket Ether3 Parallel Port Adapter and the frame type has been set to any value other than 802.2, the client is unable to log on and, instead, receives the error message indicated above. As a result, you need to ensure that the server is also set to use the 802.2 frame type in its IPX configuration.

RESOLUTION

Manually setting the frame type to 802.2 allows the Windows for Workgroups client to log on to the PDC. Restart the client system before you attempt to log on.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB142637
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