Resolving errors with DEC Pathworks transceiver

By default, the installation utility for DEC Pathworks version 4.x configures the TRANSCEIVER= section of the PROTOCOL.INI file to EXTERNAL. When a BNC connector is used instead of the AUI connector, the "EXTERNAL" setting causes error messages such as "Cannot find a file server" or "Invalid path name" when trying to connect to the network.

To solve the problem, change the TRANSCEIVER= parameter to ONBOARD, or delete the whole TRANSCEIVER= line. For example:

[ELNK.DOS]
drivername = elnkii$
ioaddress = 0x300
interrupt = 3
maxtransmit = 8
transceiver = onboard

Note: For the RJ45 connectors on twisted-pair adapters, also be sure to set the TRANSCEIVER= parameter to ONBOARD, or delete the line.