DOCUMENT:Q118790  08-FEB-2002  [crossnet]
TITLE   :WfWG: Slow File Transfers to WinNT w/ 3C509, TCP/IP, NetBEUI
PRODUCT :Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
PROD/VER::3.1,3.11,3.5
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.1, 3.5 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.1, 3.5 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1 
 - Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt wfw wfwg 3.11 3.10 speed

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Version           : :3.1,3.11,3.5

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