Serial Network Connections Not Supported in WFWG (89481)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q89481
Serial interfaces for network connections are not supported in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. Using modems for network connections is also unsupported.

Windows for Workgroups is designed for peer-to-peer networking. Compatible network cards must be used for network functionality.

This feature may be implemented in future versions of Windows for Workgroups.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbusage
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/12/2003
Keywords:KB89481
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