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Q89481: Serial Network Connections Not Supported in WFWG

Article: Q89481
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 02-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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Serial interfaces for network connections are not supported in
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. Using modems for network connections
is also unsupported.

Windows for Workgroups is designed for peer-to-peer networking.
Compatible network cards must be used for network functionality.

This feature may be implemented in future versions of Windows for
Workgroups.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbusage

KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg

Additional query words: 3.11 3.10

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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