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IPX Routing With MPR Requires Manual Frame Type

Article ID: 142301

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006


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SYMPTOMS

After you install the Multi-Protocol Router (MPR) in Windows NT Server, Microsoft Network client computers using the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol are unable to communicate with the Windows NT Server.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if auto frame type detection is defined for the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol on all network adapters in the Windows NT Server. In addition, if no network numbers are assigned to network devices on the server segment, a network number of zero is assigned to all network adapters on the Windows NT Server. Therefore, all packets are not routed properly.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, define a manual frame type for the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol and specify a unique network number for each segment in Windows NT Server.

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