Cannot Join Domain Using Network Peripherals NP-EISA/S FDDI (139732)


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 Q139732

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows NT Server as a backup domain controller (BDC) or set up a Windows NT Workstation to join a domain using a Network Peripherals NP-EISA/S FDDI network adapter, the following error message appears:
Could not find domain controller for this domain.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a primary domain controller (PDC) and BDC are connected using a Cabletron hub using the TCP/IP protocol.

RESOLUTION

Network Peripherals has a newer driver (Npeisa.sys) for this adapter that fixes this problem. The latest driver file can be obtained from the Network Peripherals bulletin board system (BBS) at (408) 321-9322.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by Network Peripherals, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/4/2003
Keywords:KB139732
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