NBX Manual

Installation and Configuration
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Remote Node NetWare Configuration
When using the NODE^ALIAS command, all workstation references to the Expand
Node name should specify the NODE^ALIAS instead of the actual node name. In the
PCT.INI file, these are the HOST_NAME and WINDOW_NAME commands. In
RMPCCOM, this is the SET HOST command. When using Compaq Outside View or
similar 3rd party emulator, specify the NODE^ALIAS node-name in the
HOST_NAME or NODE_NAME field of the MULTILAN configuration screen.
Remote Node NetWare Configuration
For this configuration, follow the instructions supplied by the vendor.
After loading the IPX driver, NETBIOS.EXE is required. NETX and VLM may be used,
but are not required for operation with NBX.
For faster session startup time, experiment with certain parameters in SHELL.CFG (for
IPX.COM) or NET.CFG (for IPXODI). The following is recommended:
NETBIOS BROADCAST DELAY=10
NETBIOS BROADCAST COUNT=2
Using the /a flag when loading IPXODI saves 8KB by omitting SPX and diagnostic
responder drivers. If these drivers are required, remove the /a flag.
NBX Domains
The NBX ADD DOMAIN command associates a domain with a NonStop IPX protocol
process.
When a domain is active, NBX handles all NetBIOS activity for the given NonStop IPX
protocol process.
When local Compaq applications directly or indirectly perform NCB requests such as
ADD NAME, CALL, and LISTEN, NBX communicates with the NonStop IPX process
using NetBIOS names. In the NetBIOS environment, all names are dynamically bound.
This means that whenever communication is directed to a remote node using a specified
NetBIOS name, the NetBIOS driver (NBX or its remote counterpart) has to resolve the
name into an Ethernet address. Resolution is done using Ethernet broadcasts.