Poor Performance Accessing Network Files with Basic Redirector

 Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
Article ID: Q132778
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

You may experience poor performance using the real-mode basic redirector to access files on a Windows 95-based server running the Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks.

CAUSE

The basic redirector incorrectly determines the maximum packet size when it communicates with a Windows 95-based server that is using share-level security. The maximum packet size the redirector uses is 207 bytes.

RESOLUTION

Change the Windows 95-based server to use user-level security. To make this change, follow these steps on the server:

  1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood, then click Properties on the menu that appears.

  2. On the Access Control tab, click User-Level Access Control.

  3. Click OK.

KBCategory: kbnetwork
KBSubcategory: posfest win95 ndis2 msnets
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
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