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SOLVING DISCONNECT PROBLEMS
DISCONNECTS WITH LANBIOS versions 1.92 or earlier:
(1) Set unique node addresses on each LANBIOS comm and line using
the NODE=x switch. Then use LANCHECK to find failing adapters
or cables.
(2) Add the following switch to the LANBIOS command line on all
nodes: BUFFERS=10
(3) Add the STACK switch to the LANBIOS command line on all nodes.
(4) On XTs change from IRQ=2 to another available IRQ for the
LANtastic adapter's interrupt.
(5) Make sure the server startup parameter NETWORK TASKS (in the
NET_MGR program) is set 1 with NOS version 2.53 and earlier.
(6) Do not use DOS 3.2. It has internal stack handling problems and
possibly other problems.
(7) As a last resort, if you are using LANBIOS 1.92, switch to 1.83.
The 1.83 version can be found in a directory called LB183 on
your distribution diskette.
(8) Finally, what type of cabling are you using? We recommend using
LANtastic cabling whenever possible. With LANtastic cabling,
you should be able to achieve a total network bus length of 1500
feet. If your network length is longer than this, you may
experience disconnect problems. Using a LANtastic Hub to repeat
and strengthen the signal may be required in this case. The
only other types of cables we can recommend are: Belden 9729 up
to 1000' total bus length (no other Belden cable is equivilent!)
and AT&T twisted pair phone grade cable up to 300' total bus
length (in some environments may be shorter).
DISCONNECTS WITH AILANBIO/WD8003 version 1.01:
(1) Set the following switches on the AILANBIO command line:
ACK_TIMEOUT=10 RETRY_PERIOD=10
(2) Set this switch on WD8003 command line:
PACKET_SIZE=570
(3) Make sure the server startup parameter NETWORK TASKS (in the
NET_MGR program) is set 1 with NOS version 2.53 and earlier.
(4) Do not use DOS 3.2.