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ladysmee · 11-19-2001, 07:42 AM

My problem is that my family can't play games which need an IPX network, such as Warcraft 2 and Diablo. Diablo, for example, recognizes an IPX network well enough to create a game but then the other computer can't see the created game to join. Can anyone help?

I have two computers networked using 98SE (Client for Microsoft Networks with Windows Logon) and a broadband router/gateway. Both computers appear in Network Neighbourhood and are sharing printer, ADSL internet connection and files. The IPX/SPX protocol is installed. It doesn't seem to matter if I have Netbios enabled or not. (Aside: What is Netbios anyway?)

Are there any gamers out there who have IPX working? What is missing or what am I doing wrong? Any help will be appreciated.

Mary

11-19-2001, 07:42 AM	#1
ladysmee Member (3 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 4	Games won't recognize IPX Network My problem is that my family can't play games which need an IPX network, such as Warcraft 2 and Diablo. Diablo, for example, recognizes an IPX network well enough to create a game but then the other computer can't see the created game to join. Can anyone help? I have two computers networked using 98SE (Client for Microsoft Networks with Windows Logon) and a broadband router/gateway. Both computers appear in Network Neighbourhood and are sharing printer, ADSL internet connection and files. The IPX/SPX protocol is installed. It doesn't seem to matter if I have Netbios enabled or not. (Aside: What is Netbios anyway?) Are there any gamers out there who have IPX working? What is missing or what am I doing wrong? Any help will be appreciated. Mary