If the first default gateway is unavailable, the logon process does not trigger dead gateway detection. Without a domain controller on the local network segment, you are unable to log on to the domain. Install and configure a domain controller on the local network segment. Silent RIP is not available for Windows 95.
Hosts discover the addresses of their neighboring routers simply by listening for advertisements.
This is one way of testing for dead gateways. This solution requires that routers be configured to send IRDP packets, but currently has not been implemented in Windows NT 4.0. All rights reserved. Terms of Use. No Did not apply Please provide additional comments about this information.