WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI
Article ID: 118790
Article Last Modified on 12/5/2003
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q118790
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: KB118790