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Problems with the network – NEC MC2400 User Manual

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Problem Solving 5-15

Problems with the Network

The server hangs when the drivers are loaded:

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Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.

Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails:

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Make sure the network cable is securely attached.

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Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.

The Link LED doesn’t light:

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Make sure you have loaded the network drivers.

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Check all cable connections.

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Try another port on the hub.

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Make sure you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the hub.
Some hubs require a crossover cable while others require a straight-through cable
(for more information on crossover cabling, see your hub documentation).

The Activity LED doesn’t light:

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Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers.

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Network may be idle. Try accessing a server.

The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed:

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Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network controller.

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Make sure your PCI BIOS is current. Try the “PCI Installation Tips” below.

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Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure your
operating system supports shared interrupts; OS/2 does not.

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Try reseating the add-in adapter.

The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.

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Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.

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The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall the
drivers.

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Run the diagnostics.