3.51
WINDOWS
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 and 4.0
SUMMARY
Windows NT IPX internal routing supports LAN to LAN routing, forwarding
and NetBIOS packets propagation. IPX provides the addressing mechanism
that allows packets to be delivered to a desired destination. The
implementation of IPX by Windows NT Server 3.51 conforms to the Novell IPX
Router specification.
MORE INFORMATION
To enable IPX routing, you must install the IPX protocol and Routing
Information Protocol (RIP) for IPX. The Service Advertising Protocol (SAP)
agent installs automatically when you install RIP. IPX addresses, routes
and switches information packets to move single packets from one location
to another in an internetwork (with the assistance of RIP and SAP).
To enable IPX routing in Windows NT:
- Select the NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport in Installed Network
Software of Control Panel Network, and click Configure.
- In the NWLink IPX/SPX Protocol Configuration dialog box, select the
Enable RIP Routing check box. This is enabled by default.
- Choose the Manual Frame Type Detection option and select the frame
type(s) that applies to your network. Click Add for each frame type.
- Do not make any changes to the Internal Network Number, unless there is
no network number defined for the Windows NT Server segment. If the
network number is already defined, Windows NT Server automatically
detects it during the boot process. Use IPXROUTE.EXE to determine the
network number of your network adapter. For example, type the
following:
ipxroute config
NOTE: If there is no network number defined for the segment that the
Windows NT Server is connected to, then you must define an Unique
Network Number for that segment. For example, let’s say you have a
Windows NT Server 3.51 with two network interface cards (NIC). The
first NIC is connected to existing Novell network, so you can leave the
network number blank. Windows NT Server auto-detects the network number
for that segment. The second NIC is connected to the Microsoft Network
and currently there is no IPX network number defined for this segment.
You must then type in an unique network number for this segment.
- Click OK and quit Network Settings.
- Shut down and restart Windows NT.