DOCUMENT:Q196713  20-MAY-2002  [winnt]
TITLE   :Stop 0x0000000A in Nwlnkipx Source Routing Info > 18 Bytes
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:WinNT:4.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbnetwork kbWinNT400sp5fix

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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A stop 0x0000000A or stop 0x000000050 is received in Nwlnkipx.sys when source
routing information exceeds 18 bytes in length. Source routing information
exceeding 18 bytes in length causes stack corruption and, therefore, the trap.


RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service
pack, please go to:

 - http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

-or-

 - Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:

   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This
problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

MORE INFORMATION
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According to the 802.5 Specification, source routing information can be up to 31
bytes in length. Originally this maximum length was 18 bytes to allow for a
maximum 7 hops. This was later extended to 31 bytes.

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbWinNT400sp5fix 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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