My network places opens too slowly

[Jack Kilnton]

Im on a five computer netwrok sharing an ADSL connection,
routed through a ethernet hub, I experience long time
delays upon trying to open my network places and it
usually takes around 30 seconds to open. I experience no
other navigational problems in windows apart from with
trying to open My Network Places. I have more than enough
RAM (over 512MB) and have a 1Ghz processor. Running
Windows XP home edition.

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

quoted from http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
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.
For more information, go to http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

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Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Jack Kilnton" > wrote in message
...
> Im on a five computer netwrok sharing an ADSL connection,
> routed through a ethernet hub, I experience long time
> delays upon trying to open my network places and it
> usually takes around 30 seconds to open. I experience no
> other navigational problems in windows apart from with
> trying to open My Network Places. I have more than enough
> RAM (over 512MB) and have a 1Ghz processor. Running
> Windows XP home edition.