Workgroup Add-On Displays Network Connections as Disconnected

ID: Q113537

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS, version 3.11

SYMPTOMS

When you use the NET USE command to view your current network connections, Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS displays the status of a network connection as "Disconnected." However, switching to the drive letter assigned to that connection shows that a connection does exist. For example:


   Status          Local name      Remote name
   ---------------------------------------------
   Disconnected    D:              \\TEST1\TEST1

   The command completed successfully.

In this example, switching to drive D allows you to perform a directory search and other functions, proving that a connection with \\TEST1\TEST1 does exist despite the displayed status.

CAUSE

Ghosted connections are enabled by default when you use the NET START FULL command and load the full redirector. This means instead of automatically restoring your previous network connections, Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS assigns a drive letter to that connection but does not establish the network connection until you actually try to use it. This helps reduce network traffic and logon time.

Loading the basic redirector does not enable ghosted connections--actual connections are made when you log on. The basic redirector is loaded by default. To change the redirector, type setup in the Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS subdirectory (C:\NET by default), choose Change Setup Options and then enable the basic or full redirector.

Additional query words: 3.11 wfwg dos wgao not connected

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Version : MS-DOS:3.11
Platform : MS-DOS
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