Quick Start

18 Getting Started Guide
3. Click OK.
Changes to this setting don’t take effect until you restart
FileMaker Pro.
IPX/SPX considerations
Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT To allow the maximum
recommended number of guests (10), your IPX/SPX connections
must be set to 90 or greater. Consider increasing the SPX
connections to 90 in the Network control panel if you cannot connect
the desired number of guests. You do not need to modify settings in
Windows NT.
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 in Windows 98 and Windows 95
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. Open the Network control panel and click the Configuration tab.
2. Open IPX/SPX Compatible Protocol 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.
Both Windows 98 and Windows 95 prompt you to restart your
computer for these new changes to take effect.
Changing the frame type in Windows NT
To change the frame type with IPX/SPX networking:
1. Right-click Network Neighborhood.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
You see the Network dialog box.
3. Click the Protocols tab.
4. Click NWLink IPX/SPX.
5. Click Properties.
6. Select a frame type from the drop-down list.
7. Click OK to apply the frame type.
8. Click OK to close the Network dialog box.
Windows NT prompts you to restart your computer for these new
changes to take effect.
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
Typical installation. The text of the tutorial begins on page 33 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.