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what protocol for home-networking ?

flexy

flexy

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see topic...does IPX/SPX has any advantages ?

I still have a minor problem usng the standard "Client for MS networks", "file and printer sharing:, and "TCP/IP" that it takes quite some time (30 seconds or so) if i conect eg. from the laptop to my shared folders on the desktop. (or vice versa)

It takes 30secs 'til the requester with the password/login pops up....which is kinda annoying.

Is there no way to have a snappier/faster home networking without pw/login ?

one machine runs XP Home, the other Pro. I thinki can also NOT disable the passwort requester on the Lapto (with Home) since i dont have the group-policy editor on XP Home and therefore cannot disable it.
 
run netbeui and watch all browsing trouble come to a halt.

you can install it from the XP CD.

IPX/SPX is an ancient protocol that really isn't used anymore.
 
The slowdown is a known issue with XP when initially browsing the shares on another networked computer. There are some registry tweaks to remove that "pause". Changing the lower-level transport protocol that SMB (Windows File/Printer Sharing) uses, would not remove that pause.

(Unless the pause is when you first boot up or log in, in that case, Windows' may be attempting to request an IP address from a DHCP server on the local subnet, if you have the network card configured for "Obtain IP Address Automatically". The solution there is to set the computer to a static IP address.)
 
NetBEUI, IPX/SX, and TCP/IP are ALL old protocols. However, Windows file and print services have been designed to use any of the three protocols available.

NetBEUI has the smallest overhead, is the easiest to configure (none!), and provides the fastest file transfers using File and Printer Sharing for MS Networks (SMB). However, it typically can't be used across a router or firewall.

IPX/SX is Novell's protocol. It has higher overhead than NetBEUI, but is easier to configure than TCP/IP under Windows. It can be used across some routers that support IPX, but these are becoming harder to find in new routers these days.

TCP/IP is our Internet favorite. It has the highest overhead, and requires a bit of configuring if you don't have a DHCP server or personal firewall with DHCP server capabilities. It also needs to be configured for the proper name resolution (broadcast, hybrid, or WINs) or else you can't browse your home network.

I used to install both NetBEUI and TCP/IP protocols, and have it bound to the File and Printer Sharing for MS Networks service. However, they don't bundle NetBEUI with Windows XP Pro anymore, so I just stick with TCP/IP. IPX just doesn't provide enough incentive to use anymore, so I never install it. I guess you could get some speed gain from the lower overhead, but if it concerns you that much, move up to Gigabit Ethernet and use jumbo Ethernet frames.
 
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