WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI
ID: Q118790
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
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Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
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Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5
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Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11
SYMPTOMS
File transfers to and from a Windows NT server are very slow on your
Windows for Workgroups computer using a 3C509 network card and running
NetBEUI and the real mode TCP/IP network protocols.
WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, do one of the following:
- Install an updated ELNK3.DOS driver. The driver dated 3/22/94 worked
successfully in lab tests and new driver versions are available. This
driver can obtained on 3Com's BBS at (408) 980-8204.
-or-
- Install Microsoft TCP/IP-32, a 32-bit protect mode version of TCP/IP.
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Additional query words:
prodnt wfw wfwg 3.11 3.10 speed
Keywords : ntprotocol nttcp
Version : 3.11 3.10 3.50
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :