Exceed 5 inbound network connections limit

[Jan]

We have a file server that runs XP Home. All our computers are Windows XP
except one runs Windows Vista Preminum. We have 3 people connect to the
server. Recently, one of us occasionally got an error message:

"No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time
because there are already as many connections as the computer can accept."

But, we only have 3 people connecting to the file server. Why does the file
server complain?

To clear the problem, we restart the file server and everyone can access the
files. It becomes good for awhile and the problem may happen on the next
day. Any idea?

What are the inbound limits for Windows Vista Home and Windows Vista Premium?

Thanks.

 

[Richard G. Harper]

The limit is five CONNECTIONS, not five USERS. If one user has a printer
attached and a network folder, that's two connections. If one user has two
network folder connections, that's two connections.

All Home OSes have a five connection limit.

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[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

AFAIC, if this computer acts only as a File server, either upgrade to
Windows Home Server, or downgrade to Windows 2000.
As for Vista,
Vista Home Basic allows 5 concurrent connections.
Vista Home Premium allows 10 concurrent connections.
Vista Ultimate allows 10 concurrent connections.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[James Egan]

We have a file server that runs XP Home. All our computers are Windows XP
except one runs Windows Vista Preminum. We have 3 people connect to the
server. Recently, one of us occasionally got an error message:

Downgrade (lol) to win98. You can have as many concurrent connections
as you like with that without being forced into buying a more
expensive operating system.


Jim.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
While Win98 would have hard time to deal with NTFS, Windows 2000 pro is very
capable.
As I posted above, if the computer is used for File server only there it is
No Joke, Windows 2000 is very capable to be used as a file server.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Jan]

Hi Jack,

What is the connection limit for Windows 2000 pro? When will Microsoft stop
supporting Windows 2000 pro?

Thanks.

 

[Jan]

Jack,

What is Windows Home Server? Is this XP? What is the connection limit?

Thanks.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Quote from the lifecycle site: "Microsoft will not accept requests for
warranty support, design changes, or new features during the Extended
support phase." We will of course continue to keep our Windows 2000 SP4
customers secure with security updates through the life of Windows 2000
(through 2010)".
However, you are seeking solution to a small peer-to-peer Network. It is
hard to imagine that you would come a cross a problem that would Not be
solved by the thousands of web pages concerning Windows 2000 that are
available for free on the Internet.
Otherwise, if the computer (or another available computer) is running a
processor that runs above 1GHz and either have, or can be upgraded to 1GB
RAM, you can get Windows Home Server (WHS) for $170, and enjoy the State of
the Art in peer-to- peer Networking.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...A=0&Description=windows+home+server&x=19&y=35
Not sure? For $5 shipping you can get a 120 days trial version of WHS,
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/eval.mspx
In order to exceed 10 concurrent connections you have to switch to real
server topology, employing Windows 2003 SBS or above.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Jan]

Jack,

I have a look at the WHS site. I cannot find information on network
connection limit. If I upgrade our file server to WHS, would that overcome
the connection limit problem? Can we use Windows XP Home and Vista Premimum
to access the server?

Sorry for nagging. What is the network connection limit for Windows 2000?

What is the network connection limit for Windows Server 2003?

Thanks.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
WHS is terrific, it is a subset of Windows 2003, but since it is designed to
be use at home on a peer-to-peer Networks it is restricted to 10 concurrent
connections too.
As I mentioned before to brake the 10 barrier you need to switch to a Server
topology, and use at least Windows 2003 SBS that allows 75 concurrent
connections
Jack (MVP-Networking).
..

 

[James Egan]

Hi
While Win98 would have hard time to deal with NTFS, Windows 2000 pro is very
capable.

That's easily overcome, don't use ntfs. It's not as if it's a high
security network if the current server is xp home.

As I posted above, if the computer is used for File server only there it is
No Joke, Windows 2000 is very capable to be used as a file server.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

There's still a concurrent user limit on the workstation version
although admittedly 10 would probably be adequate in this case.


Jim.

 

[Barb Bowman]

the other option is a NAS device as opposed to a Windows machine.
I've got a DNS-323 http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=509 set up
with 2 x 750 SATA drives (RAID). It also allows you to attach a
printer and use as a print server. Costs less than SBS (device + at
least 1 SATA drive should be less than $600).

Hi
WHS is terrific, it is a subset of Windows 2003, but since it is designed to
be use at home on a peer-to-peer Networks it is restricted to 10 concurrent
connections too.
As I mentioned before to brake the 10 barrier you need to switch to a Server
topology, and use at least Windows 2003 SBS that allows 75 concurrent
connections
Jack (MVP-Networking).
.

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