Possible Causes for Net 3100 (Default) Errors (99566)






This article was previously published under Q99566

SYMPTOMS

Over the course of 6-8 hours, the error log fills up with WORKSTATION 3100 errors (one every few minutes), then the network dies.

CAUSE

NET3100 is the default error message: it is displayed when you have nothing else to map the error to. Some possible causes:

  • There may be a physical problem on network. Check cabling, NIC cards, concentrators, transceivers and wiring closet.
  • Uncertified Arcnet cards may be in use.
  • A third party NetBIOS may not be sufficiently compatible with system software.
  • Too much stress on server.
  • Database applications may be running in an MS-DOS box under OS/2 on the server.
  • The group servers may have the wrong server name account.

WORKAROUND

Take appropriate actions for any cause you can isolate.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 7/30/2001
Keywords: KB99566