Quick Start

20 Getting Started Guide
Changing the frame type
After you select 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 95, 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.
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 2000 Professional)
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. Open the Network and Dial-up Connections control panel.
2. Right-click on the network connection you are using.
3. Select Properties from the menu.
4. Select the IPX/SPX protocol from the list and click Properties.
5. Select a frame type from the drop-down list.
6. Click OK to apply the frame type.
7. Click OK to close the Connection Properties dialog box.
8. Close the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
With Windows 2000 Professional, you do not need to restart your
computer.
Where to go from here
After you install FileMaker Pro, you can immediately begin working
with the application. Here are some suggestions on where to go in the
documentation to get started:
1 If you’re new to databases, read chapter 1, “FileMaker Pro basics,”
in the FileMaker Pro User’s Guide to learn basic database concepts.
1 If you’re new to FileMaker Pro, work through the tutorial. The
tutorial lesson files are automatically installed when you do a
Complete installation. The text of the tutorial begins on page 39 of
this guide.
1 If you’ve used FileMaker Pro before, read chapter 4 of this guide
to learn about new features available in FileMaker Pro 5.5.