Win2K has the NIC deactivation feature.
I have 2 different Win2K pro clients (noteboks) where the NIC doesn't start if the network cable wasn't connected from the start. If I unplug the network cable afterwards it works, until next time they start up without the network cable plugged.
It seems like it can't find the NIC when it boots up without connection. Cuz in "Device manager" the NIC isn't installed. And it can't be found with the "Scan for Hardware changes" or the Hardwarescan using "Add/Remove hardware". The only way I can get the clients back online is to reboot them with the network cable plugged.
Does ne1 have a solution or something that might could help me. I'd be glad to hear it;o)
Thnx in advance
//FZrla
I have 2 different Win2K pro clients (noteboks) where the NIC doesn't start if the network cable wasn't connected from the start. If I unplug the network cable afterwards it works, until next time they start up without the network cable plugged.
It seems like it can't find the NIC when it boots up without connection. Cuz in "Device manager" the NIC isn't installed. And it can't be found with the "Scan for Hardware changes" or the Hardwarescan using "Add/Remove hardware". The only way I can get the clients back online is to reboot them with the network cable plugged.
Does ne1 have a solution or something that might could help me. I'd be glad to hear it;o)
Thnx in advance
//FZrla