Protocol Question

[Chupaweed]

Is there a way to make priority to protocols for example If you have IPX and TCP/IP protocols can you make the TCP/IP the primary protocol??

[tha 4NiK8R]

It is under that advanced tab...but then again it depends on what OS you are running

[Stalemate]

You can bind specific protocols to the NIC, if that's what you need...

If I remember correctly, of the standard protocols NetBEUI is fastest, followed by IPX and then TCP/IP. (can anyone confirm <a href="http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/whichpro.htm" target="_blank">this</a>?)

So theretically, if you have to use IPX and TCP/IP on a NIC, guess which protocol starts boradcasting first?

[Sandman72]

Generally the one listed first is the primary protocol. In win2k if memory serves me correct there is a button to move a protocol up or down the list

[Chupaweed]

Thanx for the info

:)

[widget]

Just wanted to add this tidbit of info...The more protocols your NIC had bound to it the slower your connect is, so if you are not using IPX/IPX (Netware) or NETBEUI (Win 9.x) remove them.