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Q125322: Slow Data Throughput Using CSNW or GSNW

Article: Q125322
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When using the Client Services for NetWare (CSNW) or Gateway Services for
NetWare (GSNW), you may experience slow performance and data throughput if
multiple frame types are enabled on NetWare servers.

CAUSE
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Since a NetWare server can act as a router or translator, converting one frame
type to another, if a Windows NT computer is configured with a frame type that
is different from other client computers on the network, all network traffic
will pass through the NetWare server. The performance degradation can be
significant if the NetWare server is connected with a slow link.

RESOLUTION
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1. Verify the correct frame type is being used for the NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible
  Transport (the same frame type used by the NetWare server).

2. Verify the protocol above is binding to the correct network adapter (if more
  than one network card is used on the computer).

Additional query words: prodnt
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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.5 4.0

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