Installation and New Features Guide (Windows)

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If you are using the IPX/SPX network with Windows 3.1 or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11 You should use the Novell NetWare Client Shell
version 3.26 or later to share FileMaker Pro files. You’ll need to change
Novell NetWare settings in order to network FileMaker Pro. To share
FileMaker Pro files over the network, your machine must be a fully
configured NetWare client.
To share FileMaker Pro database files:
1 Use the Windows Setup program to set the network to the appropriate
NetWare option (usually NetWare 3.26 or later).
1 Add the following entries to your NET.CFG (or SHELL.CFG) file:
GET LOCAL TARGET STACKS=10
SPX CONNECTIONS=40
Get local target stacks needs to be set on all guest machines. SPX
connections should be set on the host machine if it will host more than
twelve guests, or on guest machines using additional SPX applications.
Consider increasing the SPX connections if you cannot connect the
desired number of guests.
Changing the network protocol
During installation, you select a network protocol (or No Networking) for
FileMaker Pro. You can change the network protocol at any time.
You must choose a network protocol if you want to share FileMaker Pro
files over a network, either as a guest or as a host. For more information
about your network configuration, consult your network administrator.
Important The network protocol setting in FileMaker Pro must be the
same on the host and guest computers.
To change the network protocol:
1. Start FileMaker Pro 4.0.
2. Choose Preferences from the Edit menu, and then choose Application.
You see the Application Preferences dialog box. If necessary, click
the General tab to bring the General preferences to the front.