Configuring NWLink Frame Type in Windows NT 4.0

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

This article describes how to check and configure the NWLink transport to enable Windows NT to communicate with a NetWare Server. By default, the NWLink transport uses the 802.2 frame type for Ethernet and the Token_Ring frame type for Token Ring.

MORE INFORMATION

In most configurations, the Auto Frame Type Detection option functions properly. However, in some network configurations it may be necessary for you to manually select the frame type and network number. To manually assign this information, use the following procedures.

How to Check the Frame Type on a NetWare Server

1. At the NetWare Server System Console prompt, type the following command:
   
   load edit sys:system\autoexec.ncf



2. Locate the line that loads the network card driver and note the frame type specified. The line should look similar to the following line:
   

   
   Load EXP16 int=5 port=300 frame=Ethernet_802.2 Name=EtherExpress 




3. Locate the line that binds the IPX protocol to the network card and note the network number. The line should look similar to the following:
   

   
   Bind IPX to Etherexpress Net=9D999400 

How to Configure NWLink on Windows NT

1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.



2. Click the Protocols tab, click NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport, and then click Properties.



3. On the General tab, click the appropriate adapter in the list.



4. Click Manual Frame Type Detection.



5. Click Add.



6. Click the appropriate frame type in the list, and then type the network number.



7. Click OK, and then click Close.



8. Restart your computer when you are prompted to do so.

ARTICLE-ID: Q117298
TITLE : Configuring NWLink Frame Type

Additional query words: NWCONV Migrate convert csnw gsnw nwcs

Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Version           : winnt:4.0
Platform          : winnt 
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Last Reviewed: January 30, 1999