Windows NT Cannot Connect to Windows 95 Using IPX

• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
• Microsoft Windows 95
• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS

A Windows NT-based computer configured to use only the IPX/SPX protocol cannot connect to a Windows 95-based computer configured to use only the IPX/SPX protocol. However, the Windows 95 computer can connect to the Windows NT computer.

CAUSE

By default, Windows 95 uses direct hosting for the IPX/SPX protocol. This means that NetBIOS support for the IPX/SPX protocol is not enabled. Windows NT supports server-side direct hosting, but it does not support client-side direct hosting. Therefore, a Windows NT computer configured to use only the IPX/SPX protocol cannot connect to a client running only the IPX/SPX protocol.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, enable NetBIOS support for the IPX/SPX protocol on a Windows 95-based computer:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.



2. On the Configuration tab, click IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol, and then click Properties.



3. On the NetBIOS tab, click to select the I want to enable NetBIOS over IPX/SPX check box.



4. Click OK, and then click OK.



5. When you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.

Additional query words: wfwg win31 win95 win98 net fail win9x

Keywords : kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000,95; winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : WINDOWS winnt
Issue type : kbprb