WFWG with NetBEUI Runs Slowly on Large Networks (90205)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Workgroup Connections 1.0
This article was previously published under Q90205

SUMMARY

You may notice that Windows for Workgroups or Workgroup Connections operates slowly for no apparent reason when connected to a large network even if you do not have any network sessions running. This is due to the amount of network traffic on a large network and the protocol NetBEUI.

MORE INFORMATION

Under NetBEUI, if one computer wants to communicate with another, it transmits a broadcast packet to determine where the other computer is. Each computer on the network must examine this packet. On a large network, this equates to almost constant packet examination by all members of the network.

There is no solution to this inconvenience. Disabling the network adapter connection stops the speed degradation, but does not allow you to access the network.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/15/2003
Keywords:KB90205
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