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by rob.grant

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When we install the Intranetware Client (4.71) for NT onto our NT workstations (NT Sp 6a) we find that there is a dramatic slowdown in network access of the machine. For example it takes twice as long to copy a file from server don to PC. This happens even when you log into 'Workstation only' and access an NT server. What would configuring as a P-Node do (and how do I do it)? What problems will disabling the NWLink binding cause? Any other solution?

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by tbradley

If all you need from the Novell server are files, then you would be better off discarding the Novell Client, and just use the Netware Gateway on the NT server.

The problem you are apparently having is that you are running 2 clients, and possiblyup to 3 protocols, which bogs down your workstations. Try stripping it down to one
protocol only, probably TCP/IP, and see if
the speed increases.

If you must make a direct link to the Novell server, leave Client 4.71 in, and take away the Novell Gateway. The seems to be an issue with what is the default method to connect, and I suspect that the slower is being used.

Check your client properties to ensure that
the protocol you want to run is the default protocol, and remove those you don't need/want.

by drdon

Look at the protocols running as well as frame type. Prioritize the frame types to fit your needs. If you disable NWLink, you will not be able to log on to a Novell Server.

If you are running any of the NWIP (Gateway) stuff turn it off.

Apply the SP for the NW Client, or Upgrade it to 4.8. The 4.8 client has imporved the performance somewhat.

by pallan

Slow down, DRDON. He didn't mention what version of NetWare he's using. If he's 5 or higher, killing NWLink might be the best thing for him.

by wcraigmiles

Look at disabling the auto discovery feature of the client. You can also turn off other features of the client that aren't needed if you are not running novell in an all IP environment with cataloging, etc.

There is a very good TID at support.novell.com that talks about poor workstation performance.

by bob the builder

First of all did you do a default install of the 4.71 client? If so re-install and do a custom install and untick the available options so only workstation client is installed. You must also check that IPX only is ticked instead of IP and IPX as this installs Novells IP instead of Microsofts IP. On your NT Wks go into network properties and disable MWLink Netbios in all bindings. Disable NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport in your server binding but obviously leaving it in you Novell Client for Windows NT.

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