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Q229697: How to Enable IPX/SPX in Connection Manager

Article: Q229697
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-MAY-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Connection Manager cannot make a RAS connection using IPX/SPX.

CAUSE
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IPX/SPX is disabled by default in Connection Manager.

RESOLUTION
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To enable IPX, add the following lines to the <profilename>.cms file:

  [Server&ProfileName]
  Negotiate_IPX=1

Note: It may be necessary to add the Server&ProfileName heading to the .cms
file if it does not already exist.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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