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| Installing Novell Client 4.9 with the IPX Protocol enabled |
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Problem:
Can't find Tree or Server after installing Novell NetWare Client
v4.9 for Windows XP/2000 or the Novell Client v3.4 for Windows 98.
ISSUE: When Novell first released the Novell Client v4.9, they made a major change in the way the networking protocols are installed. By default, only TCP/IP is installed with the client. Furthermore, if IPX was configured, the client installation process removes it. For users that rely on IPX
for
the network protocol, this is a major problem.
For example, if a NetWare 4.11 server is in use,
clients will no longer be able to access the
server because it requires IPX to process NCP
requests. This problem could potentially be seen with NetWare
5.x and 6.x servers if SLP is not configured.
SOLUTION: This
is a simple solution which reinstalls
the client and specifies IPX and IP as the protocol
(As opposed to IP only).
Note that the illustrated step
by
step instructions below are screen shots of the
NT/XP version of the client installation.
The process is similar,
but not
identical on Windows 95/98.
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Run the Setup file,
and choose "Custom Installation." |
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Select the appropriate options from the
list of services.
Note: If you use Novell Distributed Print Services to automate the deployment of printers to your workstations, you'll need to check the "Novell Distributed Print Services Box." However, this setting does not effect the ability to connect to an IPX network.
Note: Older clients have additional options on this dialog that correspond to ZENworks 3.x capabilities. |
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The defaults shown here should be fine. However, there are some cases where NMAS may cause connectivity problems (separate from any IPX issue), particularly on older servers. As a rule, leave it enabled unless you have problems. NMAS can be disabled in the client settings and does not require a reinstall to make changes. |
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This is the critical decision to enable
IPX. Choose "IP and IPX" so both protocols
can be used with the Novell Client.
Note that the default settings forced
IPX to be removed.
Note! Do not choose IP with IPX Compatibility
unless you know of a specific reason to
do so. Most likely, you don't. |
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Choose either NDS or Bindery depending
on your server version(s).
NDS is most likely
the setting you need to use. If your server is NetWare 4.x or higher, use this option.
Bindery is only used if your server is NetWare 3.x or lower. |
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Select "Finish" to begin the file copy
and configuration of the options you selected
in previous screen. |
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Wait while the files are copied and the
client components are installed and configured. |
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After the installation is complete, reboot
the workstation.
When the login prompt
comes up, you should be able to locate your IPX based server/tree and login to the network.
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