Network

[Johnny]

I have a network between two XP computers set up through
a router. I can see the other computer but it is
extremely slow between the two and any program that tries
to use a file (or printer) on the other computer locks up
or 'times out'.
I used the following protocols:
NWLink NetBIOS
NWLink IPX/SPX/Net BIOS compatible
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
How can I speed up their connection.

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

quoted from http://www.ChicagoTech.net
Slow Computer Browsing Issue
SYMPTOMS: If you have a multihomed or multiple-transport computer, the
browse process can be slow. This behavior can occur because of the following
scenario: If the browser client is trying to locate a browser server on each
network card or transport, it waits until it either one receives valid
information or times out on each endpoint before returning.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Use fewer protocols or network cards on a computer.
2) Disable NetBIOS on the interfaces that client will not use.
3) Having a browser server available on all endpoints will speed up the
process.
4) Stop Master browser on W2K/XP clients by using net stop browser.
5) Ensure that WINS is available for TCP\IP networks or enable NetBIOS over
TCP/IP.

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