Novell's Guide to LAN/WAN Analysis: IPX/SPX™ Are you getting a lot of network errors? Is your file transfer process fast enough? Are you using efficient packet sizes? Are your applications performing properly? Learn how to use protocol analyzers to spot network problems — before they become crises. Using a hands-on approach, bestselling author Laura Chappell provides you with an in-depth analysis of core network protocols — IPX, SPX, SAP, RIP, NLSP, IPXWAN™, and NCP — plus tried-and-true analysis techniques and tips to help you better test your applications, troubleshoot communications, and plan for growth. Your Complete Guide to NetWare IPX/SPX CommunicationsFind out where to place your analyzer for accurate resultsIdentify basic errors on Ethernet and Token Ring networksSelect the best type of protocol analyzer for your networkLearn the ins and outs of NetWare IPX and SPX protocolsFind out how to avoid SPX timeouts or WAN link communication problemsMaster the packet structures and functions of SAP, RIP, NLSP, and IPXWANTroubleshoot server connections with NCP and NDSUse IPX Ping and the Diagnostic Responder to test local and remote communicationsIdentify overloaded NetWare serversExclusive Novell Software! Bonus CD-ROM includes an exclusive demo version of LANalyzer for Windows, plus trace files for:NCP Timeout/recovery processRCONSOLE SPX session establishmentDowned file serverBringing up an NLSP-only networkLaunching a server-based applicationLogging in and authenticating as AdminSystem Requirements: PC running Windows 3.1 or higher