Slow browsing

Where to begin? If you have a home network setup like this you must have some experience so I hope these answers aren't too simple. Is IP being used? Does connectivity function normally except for browsing? If this is a Domain you should have all the pieces in place - DNS, TCP/IP(recommended), WINs(optional), etc. If it isn't a Domain then these aren't as important but you should still try to limit the protocols you're networking. IP is prefered but others will work but try not to run mutiple protocols. Browsing is always iffy and if you are only booting up the systems as needed it will often take time for the browse elections etc. to converge. Lots more answers but too little info.

Unbind any protocols you don't need from the Microsoft Networking components (right-click My Network Places, Properties; Advanced, Advanced Settings). Each bound protocol adds to the delay in browsing. Elevate the bound protocol to be the first protocol listed.

If you're running more than one redirector (e.g. you have Novell Client), click to the next tab in the same Advanced Settings dialog and promote the Microsoft Client to be the first listed.

If you don't use DFS, disable it. Search MSKB for DisableDFS and read the article. The reg entry is:

[HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\MUP]
DisableDFS:DWORD=1

How do you link up your two PC? by cross-cable or via hub? i'm having the same problem too. So i always use the "//PCNAME" to look for the other PC. Hope this is what you look for.

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All the answers helped me out. I agree that I should have provided a lot more details on the current setup of my home network.
Thanks to everybody that took the time to answer my question.
Marc