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Managing IPX 20-5
Hardware and Software Requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements
Introduction
This section describes the hardware and software necessary to run IPX.
There must be at least one NetWare fileserver version 3.xx or greater on the network.
If a fileserver is not directly attached to the same LAN as the network access server,
there must be a NetWare router on the LAN.
Software Requirements
The following software is required to run IPX:
• Network Access Software version 1.4 or greater.
• Remote node access software for the PC, which must support NetWare IPX using
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). (Can be acquired from a third-party network
software communications vendor.)
• Novell NetWare workstation software for the PC. (Can be acquired from your
Novell NetWare or third-party remote node access software kit.)
• Novell NetWare utilities on the PC. (Can be acquired from your Novell NetWare
or third-party remote node access software kit.)
Hardware Requirements
The following hardware is required to run IPX:
• PC with a high-performance Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
(UART) on the COM port. Either standard 16450 or 16550 UART or equivalent
may be used.
• Dial-out modem for PC; dial-in modem for network access server. Minimum 9600
baud recommended. Highest speed modem available preferred.
References
For a comprehensive list of the server hardware platforms necessary to run IPX, refer
to the
DECserver
Network Access Software Release Notes
.
Refer to Appendix A for the cable and adapter requirements.