What is this "Deterministic Network Enhancer" (Win2K)

[KingNothing]

I just noticed today that a new component has been added to my computer. It's called "Deterministic Network Enhancer" and doesn't have a property sheet. What is this?

 

[Isezumi00]

dont know EXACTLY what it is...but I know it has something to do with QoS. Seems to be causing some serious problems with VPN and DSL and Dialup connections.

 

[KingNothing]

Ahh...I just recently installed some Cisco VPN software. It must've come along for the ride.

 

[Savij]

I'm pretty sure it's used by the VPN software to "determine" how to route packets depending on the address it's going to.

 

[mboy]

Yes, it is part of typical VPN software and if using VPN client, it is a must have.

 

[syyid]

I had it appear today too. The only things I've installed are an IPod and an Audigy 2. So I thought it had something to do with FireWire, which winXp does show in network connections.