TROUBLESHOOTING
Frame types in the IPX/SPX network
All Domino server and Notes client systems using the IPX protocol need to use the same IPX frame type across all network segments and topologies.

Note Make sure that the NetWare and Domino server systems are manually locked to the same frame type and that only one frame type is used to support the IPX protocol in the network. Otherwise, you may have connectivity problems or IPX wrapper errors because of the different IPX packet sizes the frame types impose.

Note On Notes client systems running Windows, it is best to use the Control Panel to select a specific frame type for the IPX/SPX network rather than to detect which type is being used with "Auto Detect" (the default).

The following table lists the possible frame types across different LAN topologies:
LAN topology and frame servicesNovell frame types Novell compatible frame types*Comments
  • Ethernet V2 (DIX)
Ethernet_IINot applicableRecommended for TCP/IP
(Used in very old IPX networks, not recommended)
IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
  • RAW
Ethernet_802.3Not applicableNot applicable
  • LLC
Ethernet_802.2Token-Ring and FDDIRecommended for the IPX protocol suite
(Recommended by Novell)
  • SNAP
Ethernet_SNAPToken-Ring_SNAP and FDDI_SNAPFor TCP/IP use only
IEEE 802.5 (Token-Ring)
  • LLC
Token-RingEthernet_802.2 and FDDIRecommended for the IPX protocol suite
(Recommended by Novell)
  • SNAP
Token-Ring_SNAPEthernet_SNAP and
FDDI_SNAP		For TCP/IP use only
* If the bridge or router offers frame translation, other combinations may be possible, but are not recommended.

See also