Microsoft KB Archive/118790

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

Article ID: 118790

Article Last Modified on 12/5/2003

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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

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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.

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 * 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

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