Installation and New Features Guide (Mac OS)

MacIPX control panel A-3
3. Click OK to close the dialog box.
When you start up your Macintosh, MacIPX determines the appropriate
frame type by monitoring packets on the network. When this option is
checked, the buttons for the frame types are unavailable.
Note When IPX is using more than one frame type on a network, MacIPX
might not choose the frame type you require. If, after configuring the
MacIPX control panel, you are unable to connect to FileMaker Pro
databases using the Network Access dialog box, you may have the wrong
frame type selected for your network. Try turning off
Always Auto-
Configure Frame Type
and then select the appropriate frame type. Consult
your network administrator if you have questions.
To select a frame type manually:
1. In the Access Configuration dialog box, deselect Always Auto-Configure
Frame Type .
2. Click one of the frame types, and then click OK .
Choose from four frame types for Ethernet and two for token ring. Check
with your network administrator if you’re not sure which frame type to
select.
When you close the dialog box, you see an alert dialog box.
3. Click OK .
To have MacIPX determine the appropriate frame type at any moment:
1. In the Access Configuration dialog box, click Auto-Configure Frame Type
Now
. Then click OK to dismiss the message.
In the dialog box, MacIPX highlights buttons in sequence until it
determines the appropriate frame type.
2. Click OK to close the dialog box.