IPX/SPX stands for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange.IPX and SPX are networking protocols used initially on networks using the Novell NetWare operating systems, but became widely used on networks deploying Microsoft Windows LANS, as they replaced NetWare LANS. I had NWLink/ NetBios and NWLink IPX/SPX protocol on all of my xp computers, after installing Vista there is not an option for them. Is Microsoft going to release an update, or is there a way to install them from somewhere else? YOU DO THIS IN YOUR OWN RISK. If you do this, take backups. Requires: MS Windows XP (SP2): 1) Create new folder named 'temp.
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Introduction
A few days ago, I decided to start playing Diablo once again. It's definitely an ageless classic, but given how old it is, special steps must be taken to get the game running over a local area network (or LAN for short). I struggled for nearly 2 hours until I finally found the solution over the Internet. Thanks go to the person who devised this workaround (I forgot his username).
Setting up the Network
Before you can set up the IPX protocol over your network, you have to actually have a network set up. This involves purchasing an ethernet card for network connections (wireless or not, they both work on the same principle), as well as setting it up so the operating system recognizes it.
This tutorial assumes you are using Windows. If you are using a Mac, then the steps will most likely be different:
- Install your ethernet card. This will prompt Windows to autodetect it.
- If needed, install the drivers that came with the ethernet card.
- Then, go to the Start Menu, click Control Panel, and then find the Network Setup Wizard button.
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After Setting up your LAN Network...
After this, you will have to set up your network to be able to play Diablo over an IPX protocol setting. By default, you may find that you can see created games, but cannot join them. If you cannot join them, then follow the pics below for details.
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Conclusion
After doing all this, you should be able to connect to computers in your LAN by way of the IPX protocol. This will, thus, allow you to play Diablo with your friends through the network.
If this still doesn't fix your problem, then it may be due to network issues. In any case, if you need more help, don't hesitate to message me right here in hubpages.com!
Until the next time, take care and have fun! ;)
-Winterfate
Do we need to portforward it?
I know this is an old thread, but I can not get it to work. Tried everything I can think of. Followed step by step, it worked one day and then when I went to play the next day It would not work, nothing changed any suggestions?
Awesome... now I can rock old school rpgs with my buddys
I think diablo 2 is not good as diablo 1,i like diablo 1 more its good
Ugh! Wouldn't it have been easier to just play Diablo 2?