12.11 Windows Specific Networking Software Connection Troubleshooting
12.11.5 Missing or incorrect bindings
The technician must be aware of network bindings and how they affect the networked computers. For example, to run two different protocols on two different network adapters in the server, network bindings must be manipulated. Also to optimize network performance, change the order of bindings for the most efficient operation. Transport protocols are assigned to run on specific network adapters. When a protocol runs on a specific network adapter, the protocol and adapter are bound to each other. Typically, the most frequently used protocol is listed first in the protocol binding on the NIC. The act of creating this association between protocols and adapters is called binding. If the bindings are missing or incorrect, the NIC will not function and therefore the user will not receive network access.