WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI

ID: Q118790


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5
  • 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
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Last Reviewed: September 10, 1999
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