PRB: Static IP Addresses with Built-in (non-PCMCIA) Adapters Can Cause a System Crash on Windows CE 2.10

ID: Q224498

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 2.1 for the Handheld PC

SYMPTOMS

On Windows CE version 2.1, if a static IP address is assigned to a built-in (non-PCMCIA) network adapter, it may cause a system crash during boot time.

CAUSE

If a network adapter is given a static IP address (rather than one assigned by DHCP), NetBIOS is told of the adapter before the NTE is completely created. This can cause a crash in NetBIOS.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, wait for the adapter to be set up before indicating to NetBIOS, as well as adding a check in NetBIOS to handle NULL adapters.

STATUS

This problem has been corrected in Windows CE version 2.11.

Additional query words: static IP 2.10


Keywords          : kbWinCE210 kbWinCE211fix kbDSupport 
Version           : WINDOWS:2.1
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: July 8, 1999