IPX/SPX Network Problem

ctsracer · 04-05-2001, 09:57 PM

Just got a cable modem, a Linksys 4-Port Router and am using Linksys NICs in both my machines. I don't have any problems using TCP/IP and getting on the NET with either/both machines. The problem is when I want to Network Games between my machines (LAN) which default to the IPX/SPX Protocol. I managed to figure out that the network works if I turn off the Cable Modem. If I leave the modem on, the person wanting to join a game cannot see the host computer. Any suggestions? Are there settings in the IPX/SPX properties that need to be changed from the default settings? Help. This is not critical but annoying and I'd like to solve it or understand it at worst.

xbwfo · 04-05-2001, 10:10 PM

What OS are you using ?

Ranger_abx · 04-06-2001, 02:32 AM

In Novell networks, you need to make sure that all computers are using the same frame type. There should be a setting in IPX/SPX properties under networking on each computer. You will probably have a choice between 802.2 or 802.3. It doesn't matter which one you use, as long as all computers use the same one.

This may not be your problem, as it doesn't explain why the network works while your cable modem is off. You may also want to check for any frame type settings on the Linysys router.

I haven't used Novell in years so I'm kind of reaching. I hope this helps.

ctsracer · 04-06-2001, 08:42 PM

Sorry about not giving the OS, I'm using Win98SE. I checked and there is no option to enable IPX over TCP or vice versa. Both protocols have an option to enable NETBIOS over either of the protocols. The frame rate on both computers is set to auto. There is no option for a specific frame rate, I guess I would have to type one in. Thanks, I might have to resort to just turning off the modem.

***Ozzie*** · 06-18-2001, 01:15 PM

jmeyers · 06-18-2001, 07:35 PM

It could be that the problem with you gaming and router is that with it on, there is firewall causing problem. I have an SMC router and I have to go into setup and configure a port in the section called virutal networking. I don't know where it would be at on a Lynksys unit. But for example, I have to set a service port of 113 so that I may use IRC chat servers.

g2ck · 07-11-2001, 04:34 PM

This may be related to a similar problem that I had with IPX and Laplink under Windows 98SE. This is a known issue with Microsoft and you can find it in their knowledge base under article Q243199.

Go to http://www.microsoft.com/support and search for the above article.

G2CK

**Gorganzola** · 07-11-2001, 09:05 PM

I do not have time to form this to fit your exact situtation right now but if you follow this link:

http://grc.com/su-bondage.htm

you will not only have a secure network but an nicely optimized one.

If you have any more problem with this just post them and I or someone else will help you along.

Of course make sure you have all those lovely update file from Windows Update.

04-05-2001, 09:57 PM	#1
ctsracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Metuchen, NJ Posts: 49	Just got a cable modem, a Linksys 4-Port Router and am using Linksys NICs in both my machines. I don't have any problems using TCP/IP and getting on the NET with either/both machines. The problem is when I want to Network Games between my machines (LAN) which default to the IPX/SPX Protocol. I managed to figure out that the network works if I turn off the Cable Modem. If I leave the modem on, the person wanting to join a game cannot see the host computer. Any suggestions? Are there settings in the IPX/SPX properties that need to be changed from the default settings? Help. This is not critical but annoying and I'd like to solve it or understand it at worst.
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04-05-2001, 10:10 PM	#2
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04-06-2001, 02:32 AM	#3
Ranger_abx Masked Man Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 169	In Novell networks, you need to make sure that all computers are using the same frame type. There should be a setting in IPX/SPX properties under networking on each computer. You will probably have a choice between 802.2 or 802.3. It doesn't matter which one you use, as long as all computers use the same one. This may not be your problem, as it doesn't explain why the network works while your cable modem is off. You may also want to check for any frame type settings on the Linysys router. I haven't used Novell in years so I'm kind of reaching. I hope this helps.
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04-06-2001, 08:42 PM	#4
ctsracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Metuchen, NJ Posts: 49	Sorry about not giving the OS, I'm using Win98SE. I checked and there is no option to enable IPX over TCP or vice versa. Both protocols have an option to enable NETBIOS over either of the protocols. The frame rate on both computers is set to auto. There is no option for a specific frame rate, I guess I would have to type one in. Thanks, I might have to resort to just turning off the modem.
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06-18-2001, 01:15 PM	#5
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06-18-2001, 07:35 PM	#6
jmeyers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 257	Firewall? It could be that the problem with you gaming and router is that with it on, there is firewall causing problem. I have an SMC router and I have to go into setup and configure a port in the section called virutal networking. I don't know where it would be at on a Lynksys unit. But for example, I have to set a service port of 113 so that I may use IRC chat servers.
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07-11-2001, 04:34 PM	#7
g2ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4	This may be related to a similar problem that I had with IPX and Laplink under Windows 98SE. This is a known issue with Microsoft and you can find it in their knowledge base under article Q243199. Go to http://www.microsoft.com/support and search for the above article. G2CK
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07-11-2001, 09:05 PM	#8
Gorganzola ABXZone > Facebook Join Date: May 2001 Location: Hangin' with the fruits Posts: 9,385	I do not have time to form this to fit your exact situtation right now but if you follow this link: http://grc.com/su-bondage.htm you will not only have a secure network but an nicely optimized one. If you have any more problem with this just post them and I or someone else will help you along. Of course make sure you have all those lovely update file from Windows Update. __________________ TTFN. I wasn't asleep at the switch, I was drunk. -- Homer J. Simpson Q. How many dull people does it take to change a lightbulb? A. One. A very useful tool on these forums: You can Meebo in public.
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