IPX/SPX network problems

[Guest]

Hi, I have a small LAN of 3 PCs one running W2K server and the other 2
running W2K pro. I am trying tu use IPX/SPX protocol.
My problem concerns the definition of network numbers. I have firstly
defined the frame type as 803.2 on all machines, then specified both internal
and external network numbers as all zero (00000000) on all machines. The
result is that the two work stations can communicate, but the server cannot.
After reading up in MS knowledge base, it seems that the server will not
accept an all zero internal number, and assigns itself a random number when
you try to start this protocol. SO, I then tried setting all the machines to
the same internal, non zero number (00000001) with the external number all
set to 00000000. (the server remembers this) still no luck.
Any help greatly appreciated.

BTW. File and print sharing installed, and TCP/IP networking is fine. All 3
can see eachother and share files without any problem.
Latest service pack installed and directx 9 installed on all machines. They
are all connected by a 3com router Active directory is installed and DHCP and
DNS forwarding is activated on the server.

 

[Rob Elder]

First question? Why bother with IPX/SPX. Its not necessary and creates
more overhead. If you really want to do this, just leave your frame type
settings to auto. It should work fine then.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Rob,
I need to use IPX for playing a game on my home network. It requires manual
configuration of the settings. I find that with the external and internal
addresses both set to all zeros, the 2 workstations can see eachother and
play the game, but the server machine cannot. As mentioned before, the server
defaults to a random internal number, but it does remember the all zero
External number.
Is there some setting in Active Directory for this protocol that I ma
missing? or WINS configuration?