RW> I know the default protocol is 802.2, but am specifying
RW> 802.3 on the load line, which is:
RW> LOAD NE2000 frame=ethernet_802.3 int=c port=300
RW> Where is the virtual_lan protocol comming from, can it be
RW> giving me this problem, and can I get rid of it??
RW> Or am I barking up the wrong protocol??
The server needs an internal net to function. That's the virtual lan.
RW> FWIW, I cant see the server from DOS, Winbloat-95, or NT. 
RW> NT can see both my W95 machines and such.  I've even swap'd
RW> the drop cable as a last effort.. I also do get a connect
RW> light on the concentrator anyway..
Because you're using 802.3. Try 802.2 and see what happens.
Since it's 3.12, Win95 and NT both will assume 802.2. NT can auto sense, but 
perhaps it's not working for you.
Frank  Ramsey PE, CNE, CNA-4, MCSE, MCP+Internet, VCS, IBM PSE
 framsey@goodyear.com
 71631.1032@compuserve.com
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