tcp/ip vs ipx/spx

[harish.b.yes]

Hi Friends.. i am a beginner in networking field.
I have a doubt as to if microsoft(tcp/ip) network needs to be
connected to a NovelNetware(ipx/spx) is there any protocol that takes
care of these two different network or two different protocols.
I have knowledge of some such protocol existance , but i am unaware of
what is that protocol.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
TCP/IP is Not Microsoft protocol it is the protocol used for the Internet
and most Ethernet Local network.
You cam Install in Windows XP few protocols (TCP/IP + IPX/SPX, and even
NetBEUI) and they would work as needed.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

Hi Friends.. i am a beginner in networking field.
I have a doubt as to if microsoft(tcp/ip) network needs to be
connected to a NovelNetware(ipx/spx) is there any protocol that takes
care of these two different network or two different protocols.
I have knowledge of some such protocol existance , but i am unaware of
what is that protocol.

Internet Protocol is routable - if you have multiple sections of network, you
can connect them by routers and TCP/IP traffic will flow between the sections.
IPX/SPX isn't routable, and this can have its advantages and disadvantages.

There are several other differences too.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/windows-networking-and-alternate.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/windows-networking-and-alternate.html

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