Specifications

Managing IPX

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Hardware and Software Requirements

Introduction

This section describes the hardware and software necessary to run IPX.

There must be at least one NetWare ﬁleserver version 3.xx or greater on the

network. If a ﬁleserver is not directly attached to the same LAN as the network

access server, there must be a NetWare router on the LAN.

Software Requirements

The following software is required to run IPX:

• Network Access Software version 1.4 or greater.

• Remote node access software for the PC, which must support NetWare IPX

using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). (Can be acquired from a third-party

network software communications vendor.)

• Novell NetWare workstation software for the PC. (Can be acquired from your

Novell NetWare or third-party remote node access software kit.)

• Novell NetWare utilities on the PC. (Can be acquired from your Novell

NetWare or third-party remote node access software kit.)

Hardware Requirements

The following hardware is required to run IPX:

• PC with a high-performance Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

(UART) on the COM port. Either standard 16450 or 16550 UART or equivalent

may be used.

• Dial-out modem for PC; dial-in modem for network access server. Minimum

9600 baud recommended. Highest speed modem available preferred.

References

For a comprehensive list of the server hardware platforms necessary to run IPX,

refer to the Cabletron Network Access Software Release Notes.

Refer to Appendix A for the cable and adapter requirements.