IPX Protocol
Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) is the network protocol used by NetWare computers to control addressing and routing of packets within and among LANs. Windows XP Professional computers can connect to NetWare servers using Client Service for Netware. Windows Vista includes NWLink and Client Service for NetWare to transmit NetWare Core Protocol (NCP) packets to and from NetWare servers.
Note:
Although TCP/IP is used on some Novell NetWare-based networks, Client Service for NetWare does not support it.
NWLink and Client Service for NetWare provide access to file and print resources on NetWare networks and servers that are running either Novell Directory Services (NDS) or bindery security. Client Service supports some NetWare tools applications. It does not support IP, including NetWare/IP.
You can install Client Service or the current network client by using Novell Client. However, you cannot use Novell Client to connect a computer running Windows Vista to a Windows 2000 Server–based computer.
Caution:
Do not install both Client Service and Novell Client for Windows NT/2000 on the same computer running Windows Vista. Doing so can cause errors on the system.
When upgrading to Windows Vista from Windows Me, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows Vista upgrades Novell Client version 4.7 or earlier to the latest version of Novell Client, allowing for a seamless upgrade. All other versions of Novell Client should be removed before upgrading the operating system, then reinstall and reconfigure Novell Client.
You can also use Microsoft Services for NetWare on a Windows 2000–based server. Services for Netware uses Client Service to connect to a NetWare network or server.
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