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Q118790: WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI

Article: Q118790
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): 3.1,3.11,3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.1, 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.1, 3.5 
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt wfw wfwg 3.11 3.10 speed

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW310 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS310 kbWinNTAdvSerSearch kbWinNTAdvServ310 kbWinNTS350search kbWinNTS310search kbAudDeveloper kbWinNT310Search kbWinNTW310Search kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : :3.1,3.11,3.5

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