Explanation
As above
Recommended Actions
As above
Network Driver Troubleshooting
When an error message is received from one of the Network Operating System (NOS) drivers, first check the following:
The SPTDRV driver is loaded in the config.sys before the Network Operating System (NOS) driver.
The Token Ring PCMCIA card is properly inserted into the slot and that all the cables are connected properly.
The Token Ring PCMCIA card is configured to work at the same network speed (4 Mbps or 16 Mbps) as all the other nodes on the network.
Check for a possible MAU problem.
Check for I/O port conflict with other cards.
Check that the keywords used to change default values were entered properly.
If none of the above explanations are applicable, refer to the relevant section below.
NDIS Troubleshooting
When an error message is received from the NDIS driver, first check the possible explanations above. Then, check the following:
The protocol manager “/I” (PROTMAN) is loaded in the config.sys before the driver.
The protocol manager parameter specifies the correct directory which includes the protocol.ini file.
The protocol.ini file includes an entry for the driver.
The driver entry uses the following keyword:
“DRIVERNAME=SPTNDS$”
ODI Troubleshooting
When an error message is received from the ODI driver, first check the possible explanations mentioned above. Then, check the following:
The LSL is loaded before the driver.
The LSL “/C” parameter (if used), specifies the correct directory with the net.cfg file.
The net.cfg file has an entry for the driver.
The entry for the driver uses the keyword:
“LINK DRIVER SPTODI”
LAN Support Troubleshooting