Unable To Connect SQL Server Using NWLink

ID: Q130014

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups

SYMPTOMS

When you use the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol (NWLink) in Windows NT or Windows for Workgroups, it may not connect to a Microsoft SQL Server.

CAUSE

When SQL Server starts listening on SPX, it registers itself with the bindery on a NetWare server. Clients attempting to connect read from the bindery to make the connection to the SQL Server computer. This process fails if no NetWare server exists on the network.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, use the following format to connect to a SQL server:


   isql -Usa -P -S<MAC address>,<IPX port number>,<Network number>

NOTE: The default IPX port number for a SQL server is 33854. A network number is not required if the SQL server is on the same segment.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 3.11 nwfp ncp

Keywords : NTInterop ntprotocol
Version : WINDOWS:; winnt:3.5
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
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