Is network bridge a problem?

[Maith]

Can 'Network bridge' potentially cause problems?
Thanks

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Can 'Network bridge' potentially cause problems?
Thanks

Yes. Some network adapters don't work properly in a bridge. If you
don't need the Network Bridge, right-click and delete it. If you need
the Network Bridge and it isn't working, see this Microsoft Knowledge
Base article:

Bridge May Not Work With a Non-Promiscuous Mode Network Adapter
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=302348
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[Maith]

Thanks Steve for the advice. I thought it may be a
problem but wasn't sure. I know now.
Regards
Maith

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[Guest]

I do support at a College where we configure student's laptops for Wi-Fi
access, and I've noticed many different XP laptops have their connections
Bridged by default, and they will not get internet access without removing
them from the bridge first. This is true for both the Wireless and LAN
Network connections. Why is this? And is there a way to make it work with
the bridge?

Thanks,

Tony

 

[Guest]

Thanks--this is great! BUT--shouldn't the KB article be expanded with this
info. And explain that it applies to MANY MANY more devices than mentioned?

In appreciation.

Tony