Developer’s Guide

Installing FileMaker Developer in Windows 2-3
Adjusting network software
Depending on the networking protocol you’re using, you may have
to modify settings on the host and/or guest computers.
Changing the network protocol
During installation, you select a network protocol (or none) for
FileMaker Pro. You must choose a network protocol if you want to
share FileMaker Pro databases over a network, either as a guest or as
a host. The protocol you choose for FileMaker Pro database sharing
does not affect other intranet or Internet activities. You can change
the FileMaker Pro database sharing network protocol at any time
without reinstalling the software.
Important The network protocol setting in FileMaker Pro must be the
same on the host and guest computers.
For more information about your network configuration, see
“Networking requirements” on page 1-3, or consult your network
administrator.
To change the network protocol:
1. In FileMaker Pro, choose Edit menu > Preferences > Application.
2. In the General tab, choose a network protocol from the Network
Protocol drop-down list.
3. Click OK.
Changes to this setting don’t take effect until you restart
FileMaker Pro.
Changing the IPX/SPX frame type
If you’re using IPX/SPX as the network protocol, you must select a
frame type. A frame encapsulates packets of information in a
recognizable format; all computers communicating with each other
on a network must use the same frame type. For help in deciding
which frame type to select, see your network administrator.
Note If you are using TCP/IP networking, you do not need to change
the frame type.
Changing the frame type (Windows 98, and Windows Me)
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. Open the Network control panel and click the Configuration tab.
2. Select the IPX/SPX protocol from the list and click Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Click the frame type in the Property dialog box.
5. Make a selection from the Value drop-down list.
Note To allow the maximum recommended number of guests (10) to
connect, consider increasing the IPS/SPX Maximum Connections to
90 or greater in the Network control panel.
6. Click OK.
Windows prompts you to restart your computer for these new
changes to take effect.
Changing the frame type (Windows NT 4.0)
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. Open the Network control panel and click the Properties tab.
2. Select the IPX/SPX protocol from the list and click Properties.
3. Select a frame type from the drop-down list.
4. Click OK to apply the frame type, and click OK to close the
Network dialog box.
Windows prompts you to restart your computer for these new
changes to take effect.
Changing the frame type (Windows XP and Windows 2000
Professional)
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. From the Start menu, open the appropriate control panel: