
Troubleshooting Guide 9-1
CHAPTER 9
TOKEN RING PROBLEMS
This chapter provides a troubleshooting guide that identifies some of the more common problems related to
Token Ring networks. Refer to the following list of problems and proceed to the appropriate section shown in
parentheses for the possible causes and remedy.
NOTE: In this chapter, references to SPECTRUM Element Manager for Windows (SPEL)
refers to both management applications, SPEL and Remote LANVIEW for Windows.
1. Cannot Use IP Address of the Old Token Ring Management Module (TRMM) to Poll Its Replacement
TRMM — (Section 9.1)
2. Cannot Reinsert Rebooted PCs Into a Properly Operating Ring — (Section 9.2)
3. Cannot Communicate with the Server After a Beaconing Condition on the Network — (Section 9.3)
4. There Is a Constant Stream of Burst Errors on the Network — (Section 9.4)
5. There Is a Constant Stream of Line Errors on the Network — (Section 9.5)
6. LCD on Standalone Management Device (TRXI, Micro-T, or STHI) Indicates an Eagle Insertion Error,
Type 7 — (Section 9.6)
7. Communication Between Two Rings Across a Newly Added TRBMIM Is Not Possible with Internet Packet
Exchange (IPX) Protocol — (Section 9.7)
8. Token Ring Users Cannot Communicate with Their Ethernet Servers in a Novell Environment (IPX) —
(Section 9.8)
9. Non-Cabletron Auto-Sensing Interface Card Cannot Insert Onto the Cabletron Systems Active TRMIM, but
Operates Properly with a Passive Board — (Section 9.9)
10. TRBMIM Goes into Out-of-Standby Condition — (Section 9.10)
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