Group Policy for Slow Network Detection May Not Work as Expected in a LAN Environment (262324)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q262324

SUMMARY

If the policy for a slow network connection for user profiles is enabled and the connection speed is set to 4,294,967,196 Kbps (maximum), the connection may not be treated as a slow connection in a LAN environment. Windows 2000 tries to determine the speed of the link to the profile server by pinging the server with data. Windows pings the computer 3 times with no data and 3 times with 4 KB of data. If the response time from any of the pings is less than 10 milliseconds, the function assumes it to be a fast link (a LAN) and downloads the profile from the server.

MORE INFORMATION

To enable the Slow Network Connection Time-Out for User Profiles policy:
  1. Start Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
  2. Add the Group Policy snap-in.
  3. Expand Local Computer Policy.
  4. Expand Computer Configuration.
  5. Expand Administrative Templates.
  6. Expand System.
  7. Click Logon.
  8. Enable the Slow Network Connection Timeout for User Profiles option.
  9. In the Connection Speed (Kbps) box, type 4294967196.
  10. In the Time box, click 1 Milliseconds.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbGPO kbinfo kbnetwork KB262324
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