IPX/SPX Protocol 1.0

Starbase01.com and Sam Gleske's IPX/SPX Protocol is a networking protocol that enables communication between computers running on a Novell NetWare network. This protocol was widely used before the dominance of TCP/IP in the internet era, and it was specifically designed to meet the demands of larger networks.

• The protocol operates on the Network and Transport layers of the OSI model, enabling it to handle network topology and flow control in an efficient manner.
• IPX/SPX Protocol uses a connection-oriented approach to data transmission, which ensures reliable communication even if there are disturbances or heavy network traffic.
• The protocol also supports broadcast communication, which makes it easier for network administrators to manage and troubleshoot their networks.
• However, it has limitations when it comes to speed and scalability.

Today, the use of IPX/SPX Protocol is in decline as TCP/IP has become the dominant protocol for networking. Nevertheless, those who still maintain Novell NetWare networks benefit from using it as an efficient and reliable means of communication.