Network Problems; Resolving Ni Errors - Digital Equipment DEC 3000 500X AXP Owner's Manual

Network Problems

Network Problems
If you are having trouble with your network, locate the problem
Overview
in this section.
NI Error If an error message is displayed next to the identifier ''NI'' in the
Message device name column in the startup display or when verifying or
in Screen testing the Ethernet connection, see Table 12–20.
Displays
Table 12–20 Resolving NI Errors
Possible Cause
No Ethernet loopback
connector or cable was
installed.
Terminator is missing from
network.
Ethernet cable connection is
loose.
Incorrect network type.
12–28 Identifying a Problem
Corrective Action
Attach the Ethernet loopback
terminator shipped with your system.
See Figure 3–2.
Check to see if a ThinWire cable was
removed. If so, replace the cable with a
terminator.
Check that all connections on the
Ethernet segment are secure.
set ethernet
Use the command
described in Chapter 4 to make sure
that the Ethernet type is set correctly.