Promiscuous Mode for Analysers (WXP)

[cisdegree]

I recently used a Analyser to trace problems between 2 devices on my network. Apparently WinXP does not have a way to enable "Promiscuous Modes" and therefore blocks IP addresses from view.

Is there a way from turning it on like in 2000k and other OS's.

[feelsick]

Article last modified on 10-18-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
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SYMPTOMS
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Some network interface cards (NICs) may not work after you try to create a
network bridge. Specifically, the bridge seems to be created but it does not
work (traffic is not passed).

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because some NICs do not automatically enter into
Promiscuous mode to create a successful network bridge.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this behavior, force the adapter into Compatibility mode:

1. At a command prompt, type "netsh bridge show adapter" (without the quotation
marks).

2. Locate the identification number of the NIC that is not responding.

3. If the NIC is not in Compatibility mode, you can change it manually if you
type the following command, where 1 is the number of the NIC that is
displayed in the first step:

"netsh bridge set adapter 1 forcecompatmode=enable" (without the quotation
marks)

4. Run the "netsh bridge show adapter" command again to verify that the
ForceCompatabilityMode field for the NIC is displayed as Enabled.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following NICs may exhibit this behavior:

- Proxim Symphony Cordless PnP ISA card
- DWL-120 USB 802.11b
- 5.8GHz RadioLAN card

Additionally, contact the manufacturer or check their Web site for more
information about possible updates.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.