Configuring NWLink Frame Type

Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
Article ID: Q117298
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SUMMARY

The purpose of this article is to explain the procedures of checking and configuring the NWLink transport via the NetWare server and Windows NT. By default, the NWLink transport uses the frame type of 802.3 for Ethernet and 802.2 for Token Ring.

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Checking Frame Type on NetWare Server

  1. From the NetWare server system console, type the following:

          load install
    

  2. Select System Options.

  3. Select Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF File.

  4. Find the line with the LAN adapter and parameters information. (This line displays the frame type information)

Configuring NWLink on Windows NT

To configure NWLink on Windows NT:

  1. In the Control Panel window, choose the Network icon.

  2. In the Installed Network Software box, select NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport, and then choose the Configure button.

  3. In the Adapter box of the NWLink IPX/SPX Protocol Configuration dialog box, select the name of the adapter card to which you want to bind the transport.

  4. In the Frame Type box, accept the default frame type or select the correct frame type for IPX/SPX packets on your network.

  5. Choose OK to close the NWLink Configuration dialog box, and then choose OK to close the Network Settings dialog box.

  6. Windows NT prompts you to restart the computer so that the changes take effect. Choose the Yes button to restart the computer.


Additional query words: prodnt CSNW gsnw nwcs
Keywords : kbnetwork ntnetserv
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS


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Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
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