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@ -26,12 +26,24 @@ the interface you want to use. Some software may also require you to select the
interface in question inside it. Disabling all other interfaces may make this interface in question inside it. Disabling all other interfaces may make this
easier. easier.
Using a DOSBox IPX server
-------------------------
You can choose to use a DOSBox IPX server to communicate with other hosts
rather than exchanging packets directly, either to allow play over the Internet
or communication between Windows and DOS games (running under DOSBox).
To enable this, select the "DOSBox UDP encapsulation" option in ipxconfig and
enter the address/port of your DOSBox server.
**NOTE**: SPX connections are not supported when using this option.
Using the real IPX protocol Using the real IPX protocol
--------------------------- ---------------------------
If your software needs to send/receive real IPX frames, for example because it If your software needs to send/receive real IPX frames, for example because it
talks to an old piece of equipment that only understands IPX, install WinPcap talks to an old piece of equipment that only understands IPX, install WinPcap
and enable the "Send and receive real IPX packets" option. and select the "Real IPX encapsulation" option in ipxconfig.
**NOTE**: SPX connections are not supported when using this option. **NOTE**: SPX connections are not supported when using this option.
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License License
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Copyright (C) 2008-2017 Daniel Collins <solemnwarning@solemnwarning.net> Copyright (C) 2008-2023 Daniel Collins <solemnwarning@solemnwarning.net>
Read license.txt for licensing terms. Read license.txt for licensing terms.