Protocol Interaction Question

[Fred Marshall]

I understand that networking won't work if there aren't common protocols
installed. However, I've not seen a definitive discussion of what happens
if common protocols *are* installed and, also, uncommon protocols are
installed (i.e. on some machines and not on others).

If there are two networked computers with TCP/IP installed - and assuming
that networking is working in all expected ways - then what happens if
NetBEUI is installed on one of them? Will some networking aspects
necessarily disappear? It seems I've seen this happen. Is there a priority
order in which protocols are engaged to explain this?

Thanks,

Fred

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

The common protocol is determined by the client based upon binding order.
See:

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...windows/xp/all/reskit/en-us/prcf_omn_xhsi.asp

Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP