CLI Reference Guide

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Optimizing the NetWare Client Software
Increasing Speed
The following sections provide you with information and procedures for
setting parameters used in the client workstation configuration file
(NET.CFG).
The Large Internet Packet technology on the client workstation is enabled
automatically in the NetWare DOS Requester software.
NOTE: Some LAN drivers might not operate correctly using this parameter. If you
experience trouble, disable this parameter or update the version of your LAN driver.
How Large Internet Packet Works
In previous NetWare versions, the NetWare Client™ software initiated a
negotiation with the NetWare server to determine an acceptable packet size.
If the NetWare server software detected a router between it and the client
workstation, the server returned a maximum packet size of 576 bytes to the
NetWare Client software.
In the current NetWare version, the NetWare Client software still initiates
packet size negotiation. However, because of LIP, the NetWare server no
longer returns a packet size of 576 bytes when a router is detected.
Instead, the NetWare Client software negotiates with the NetWare server
software to agree on the largest packet size available.
When to Use Large Internet Packet
Large Internet Packet is not required for every installation; however,
disabling LIP results in noticeable speed degradation. Some network
supervisors might choose not to use Large Internet Packet because some of
the servers that the client workstations are connecting to do not support it,
such as NetWare 2 and NetWare 3.11 and earlier.
Configuring for Large Internet Packet
Although LIP is automatically enabled in the NetWare DOS Requester, you
can configure it for your needs.
See “LARGE INTERNET PACKETS=[on | off]” for details on how to
configure for Packet Burst.