XP Home - Network Connections Limitations & Timeout Question

[Bob S.]

Right after I post this, I'll off to the MS KB to start searching for the
answer but I'm not even sure how to ask the question I need an answer to -
the reason for posting this now.

Have an 8 system, peer-to-peer network, all running XP Home that I'm working
on. I'm well aware of the max users that can be connected (5) at one time on
XP Home. As a test, I'm running a little program (Tcpview) that shows me
which workstations are connected. I've noticed that even though a
workstation is not being used - actively accessing the pseudo-server, the
connection for a workstation remains alive for a period of minutes (~5
min...) and eventually, the connection is closed by XP.

Is there a registry setting or other means which that "connection timeout"
can be adjusted so I can lessen the amount of time?

Thanks,

Bob S.

PS - any "Mitchell 1" users out there?

 

[Chuck]

Right after I post this, I'll off to the MS KB to start searching for the
answer but I'm not even sure how to ask the question I need an answer to -
the reason for posting this now.

Have an 8 system, peer-to-peer network, all running XP Home that I'm working
on. I'm well aware of the max users that can be connected (5) at one time on
XP Home. As a test, I'm running a little program (Tcpview) that shows me
which workstations are connected. I've noticed that even though a
workstation is not being used - actively accessing the pseudo-server, the
connection for a workstation remains alive for a period of minutes (~5
min...) and eventually, the connection is closed by XP.

Is there a registry setting or other means which that "connection timeout"
can be adjusted so I can lessen the amount of time?

Thanks,

Bob S.

PS - any "Mitchell 1" users out there?

Bob,

You can configure the AutoDisconnect time by running the following command from
a command prompt:
net config server /autodisconnect:time_before_autodisconnect
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314882

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Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

 

[Bob S.]

Thanks Chuck...

Appreciate your help, time and your knowledge...

Bob S

 

[Bob S.]

Chuck,

The KB article you pointed me to was dead on but also noted that if you
don't want to stop the auto-tuning capability of the server, then make the
change directly in the registry - but doesn't say what or where.

Did a search on the registry on my system (XP Pro) using the word
"autodisconnet" and came up with 3 hits, Control Set 1, 3 and then Current
Control Set all of which had the autodisconnet entry with a 1e (hex) 30
(dec) set. Article said the default was 15 min and said to set the time in
min, so it must be my registry entry is set for a 30 minute timeout?

Do you know if changing just the Current Control Set, autodsiconnect, entry
to the timeout I want will work or must I change all entries I find on his
server? I'll keep searching now that I know what to look for but thought if
you knew that off the top of your head it would save me some time. If not,
don't worry about it, I can do some experimentation adjusting the registry
and watching the Tcpview program and see if it makes the changes.

Thank you,

Bob S.

 

[Chuck]

Chuck,

The KB article you pointed me to was dead on but also noted that if you
don't want to stop the auto-tuning capability of the server, then make the
change directly in the registry - but doesn't say what or where.

Did a search on the registry on my system (XP Pro) using the word
"autodisconnet" and came up with 3 hits, Control Set 1, 3 and then Current
Control Set all of which had the autodisconnet entry with a 1e (hex) 30
(dec) set. Article said the default was 15 min and said to set the time in
min, so it must be my registry entry is set for a 30 minute timeout?

Do you know if changing just the Current Control Set, autodsiconnect, entry
to the timeout I want will work or must I change all entries I find on his
server? I'll keep searching now that I know what to look for but thought if
you knew that off the top of your head it would save me some time. If not,
don't worry about it, I can do some experimentation adjusting the registry
and watching the Tcpview program and see if it makes the changes.

Thank you,

Bob S.

Bob,

Control Sets 1, 2, and 3 are the various copies of Control Set. Current Control
Set is simply the current copy of Control Set, and contains the value you need
to change. The other two are previous copies of Control Set. Just adjust what
you need to in CCS.

I've never been able to figure out that tuning caveat. It's like they're saying
"Here's a tuning tool, but if you use it, you'll never be able to use it again,
so don't use it.". Huh?

I now have another headache from thinking about that again. So adjust the CCS
registry entry, and let us know how it works for you.

--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.

 

[Bob S.]

Geeee..... didn't mean to cause you a migraine.....;-)

Thanks for confirming and I thought the same as you did about how weird
their statement is. I connected up remotely with the server this morning
and verified that in-fact, the time is set for 15 min. I'll be able to do
some experimenting over the weekend when they're closed so I don't disrupt
his daily business.

Thanks,

Bob S.