Optimizing the NetWare Client Software

Improving Security

The Error Message “Error Receiving from the Network” Appears

Problem

The error message “Error receiving from the network”

 

appears.

 

 

Solution

The client workstation is using a version of LOGIN.EXE file

 

that doesn’t include NCP packet signature. Make sure the new

 

LOGIN.EXE and other new utility files are installed on all

 

NetWare servers on the network.

 

 

Third-Party NLM Programs Do Not Work

 

 

Problem

Third-party NetWare Loadable Module™ (NLM) programs

 

do not work.

 

 

Solution

If the SET parameter “Allow Change to Client Rights” is set

 

to “OFF,” some third-party NLM™ programs might not

 

function. Set this parameter to “ON.”

 

 

Insecure Client Workstations Log In to a Secure Server

 

 

Problem

Insecure client workstations log in to a secure server.

 

 

Solution

The client workstations are using an old LOGIN.EXE file that

 

does not include NCP packet signature. Make sure the new

 

LOGIN.EXE and other new utility files are installed on all

 

servers on the network.

 

Use the “Preferred Server” option in the NET.CFG file for all

 

client workstations that have access to secure servers (level

 

3). See “PREFERRED SERVER=“server_name” for details

 

on how to configure for this option.

 

 

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