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Aptiva - Australian Trumpet WinSock Problem

Applicable to: Australia

Problem :
Any 2144 Aptiva with an O95AU0F Pre-Load Identifier and Trumpet WinSock installed may fail negotiation with the "MED-E-SERV" server.

Symptom :
Modem dials, begins negotiation, but does not appear to get to the point of logon.

Fix :
Use Windows 95 nativeTCP/IP dialup networking instead of Trumpet WinSock

Explanation :
Trumpet WinSock is a legacy 16-bit TCP/IP stack that is added to Windows 95. The native Windows 95 TCP/IP works just fine.

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Communications Software, Windows 95, Non-IBM Hardware/Software

Date Created

03-06-97

Last Updated

08-12-98

Revision Date

08-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2144

Model

Y27

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