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IPXWrapper README
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Introduction
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IPXWrapper allows using software that needs IPX/SPX support on recent versions
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of Windows which no longer support it.
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Quick start
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Copy the four included DLL files to the directory containing the program that
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needs it and run directplay-win32.reg or directplay-win64.reg, depending whether
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you are running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows.
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Choosing network interfaces
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By default, IPXWrapper will operate on all network interfaces in the system,
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which may not work correctly if you share more than one network with any other
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systems running IPXWrapper.
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To instead use a single network interface, change the "Primary interface" to
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the interface you want to use. Some software may also require you to select the
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interface in question inside it. Disabling all other interfaces may make this
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easier.
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Using the real IPX protocol
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If your software needs to send/receive real IPX frames, for example because it
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talks to an old piece of equipment that only understands IPX, install WinPcap
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and enable the "Send and receive real IPX packets" option.
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**NOTE**: SPX connections are not supported when using this option.
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Compatibility
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Software that uses WinSock 1.x and/or DirectPlay (before version 8) is supported.
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The following have been reported to work:
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* Atomic Bomberman
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* Carmageddon
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* Carmageddon II
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* Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
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* Delta Force 2
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* Diablo
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* Heroes of Might and Magic III
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* Outlive
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* Rising Lands
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* Rival Realms
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* Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
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* Street Wars: Constructor Underworld/Mob Rule
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* Theme Hospital
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* Warcraft II
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* War Wind
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* War Wind II: Human Onslaught
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License
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Copyright (C) 2008-2014 Daniel Collins <solemnwarning@solemnwarning.net>
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Read license.txt for licensing terms.
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