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detecting and IPX

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by yelhsa3840

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i have built a server in my basement got 8 systems all with win98 and i want to use it to play network games. None of the systems detect an IPX protocal. I can have net meetings and share files but cant play games

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by ann777

Go to Control Panel --> Network and add the MS Client for NetWare... the protocols should appear fine afterward.

by alpha-male

You can install the MS Client for Netware (IPX protocol) but probably the best solution for you is to look at the network configuration in your game and configure it to work over IP.

by rcom

Go to NETWORK PROERTIES from CONTROL PANEL or right click on NETWORK N-HOOD icon from the desktop, then choose PROPERTIES.
Click on ADD, choose PROTOCOL
Select Microsoft, scroll down to IPX
After that dbl-click the NETWORK ADAPTER icon choose theBINDINGS tab, make sure IPX is checked.
Click APPLY
Click APPLY
Reboot as requested.

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