Can't get my XP client to connect to novell 6.5 server after upgrade

[1085]

Have a Novell 6.5 server.
Upgraded Windows me workstation to xp.
Tried to set it up as a dual boot in case xp didn't work properly.
What ever could go wrong did I didn't check for a boot.ini file but
after dual boot install no boot loader appeared.
I could care less if the Novell client installed and worked properly under xphome. but The client refused to connect. Even after trying to imitate the settings on another xp client pc with Novell client.Hardware is fine cause it see's other xpro and home pcs froom windows network. I was getting limited connectivity error at first. ping some ips that dropped off, gave pc a static ip then connectivity error disappeared but Novell client still doesn't browse nds tree. shows blank where directory tree should appear. Used Novell client 4.90 cause I didn't have 4.91 on a cd. Could the client really make a difference? Other workstations using 4.91 client. Tree on other workstation is FOODFIRST and context is Family project. I will try to download client 4.91 and reinstall if possible. But I am desperate for a solution. Why won't the flamin client connect? Makes me miss the fact that windows servers have redirector built in.
This is a major headache, I can share and exchange files within the pcs of the windows workgroup but can't get the novell client to connect to the Novell 6.5 server anymore. What is missing? what should I check? By the way the server name is Lafamilia.

Thanks for your help,
Bill

 

[marvhuffaker]

SLP is the answer for which you are seeking a solution.

Marvin Huffaker, MCNE

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[1085]

SLP What does that mean?
Unfortunately I work for a nonprofit not willing to pay extra for consulting services.

 

[sstoppel]

Service Location Protocol.

One or more of your NetWare servers should be running the SLPDA, which basically matches up IP addresses with Directory objects. If the SLPDA (SLP Directory Agent) is running on Lafamilia there is an option to assign a SLP IP address in the netware client properties, Service Location, Directory Agent List. Put it in and you should be good to go.

 

[LawnBoy]

Can you connect if you list the server by IP instead of by name?

 

[terry712]

one of your servers will have a slpda on it

on server type display slpda
it will tell you

distribute info with dhcp

go to novell's site there are lots of simple easy tids on setup

on pc the best check is
slpinfo /all

 

[marvhuffaker]

<quote>SLP What does that mean?
Unfortunately I work for a nonprofit not willing to pay extra for consulting services.</quote>

Nobody said anything about extra consulting services. But you could learn a lot if you spent some time reading documentation. It's free at Novell's website. If other people are like me, we like helping people out, but you gotta do your due diligence as well and RTFM.

Marvin Huffaker, MCNE

http://www.redjuju.com