TCP/IP May Retransmit Packets Prematurely (232512)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q232512 SYMPTOMS
When transmitting data over high-delay networks (for example, satellite links), transfer throughput may be lower than expected and the number of packets retransmitted may be unnecessarily high.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because TCP uses a retransmit timer to retransmit packets that do not appear to have reached the receiver. To set this timer, TCP uses information about the historical Round Trip Time (RTT) for each connection, which it measures by observing the time between sending packets and receiving acknowledgments for them.
The Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP stack incorrectly computes the retransmit timer because of a math error. When transmitting packets over high-delay networks, this can result in unnecessary retransmissions and lower throughput.
RESOLUTIONWindows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the
latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server EditionTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/23/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB232512 |
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