DEC FDDI Adapters Fail to Respond to Broadcasts (150305)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q150305 SYMPTOMS
When you use the Windows NT 3.51 DEFEA.SYS or DEFPA.SYS for the DEC EISA or
PCI FDDI network adapters, the driver fails to respond to broadcast
packets.
CAUSE
This problem occurs when the DEC FDDI adapter is reset. The problem occurs
after a reset because the driver fails to register the broadcast address
filter with the adapter after the reset.
MORE INFORMATION
When the DEC FDDI adapter is initialized the device driver is responsible
for registering the broadcast address on the adapter. In event the device
driver has to reset the adapter for any reason, it is the drivers
responsibility to completely reinitialize the adapter, including
registering the broadcast address filter.
The DEC FDDI adapter can be reset by the driver for a variety of reasons
during normal use including requests to reset from a transport, and network
conditions that generate adapter errors.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, apply the fix mentioned below.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51.
This problem was corrected in the latest Windows NT 3.51 U.S. Service
Pack. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the
following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/4/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB150305 |
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