Remote IPX Nodes

Loading PPPRNS allows remote Windows clients to dial in and become IPX nodes on the network. The software automatically adds a command to execute the NWCSTART.NCF file in AUTOEXEC.NCF.

To load PPPRNS, complete the following steps:

1. Load NIASCFG, then select the following path:

   Select Configure NIAS > Remote Access > Set Up... > Select Remote Access Services > PPPRNS > IPX

2. Enter a valid, unique network address in the Net Address field.

   This is the network address used by the remote workstations dialing in. An IPX network address is a hexadecimal number, one to eight digits long, for example, CF104009. This address must be unique, that is, no two servers can have the same IPX network address. Refer to http://support.novell.com for information on obtaining addresses.

   Remote access uses this network address to create a virtual network (LAN segment) containing remote IPX nodes. A virtual network is created to decrease network traffic. This restricts the amount of broadcast messages to the remote clients.

   IMPORTANT:  Modifications to an existing network address take effect the next time you load IPXRTR.NLM or enter the REINITIALIZE SYSTEM command.

3. Press Enter then Esc and save your changes.

4. Press Esc and select Yes to save the current settings to a file.

5. Press Enter to activate the current configuration.

6. Select Yes to restart the service now.

   The service is selected, but is not necessarily running. When a service is selected, it is added to the NWCSTART.NCF file. To verify that the service is running, you can view the statistics for that service. For more information, refer to Viewing Service Statistics.

After you have completed the procedure to support remote IPX nodes, you can do the following:

• Configure IPX parameters. Refer to Configuring PPPRNS.

• Configure client software. The Windows client software for PPPRNS is available on a separate client CD-ROM. Install and configure the client software on the remote PC and try to establish a connection. For more information, refer to the Novell Internet Access Server 4.1 remote access online help.

• Configure remote access security. If you want to specify dialback, maximum connection time, or the idle timer, or if you want to restrict PPPRNS to specific ports or users, refer to Service-Specific Remote Access Security.

• Specify Remote Client passwords. Refer to Setting Remote Client Passwords. Distribute the passwords to the respective users.