Connecting to the Network
To connect to an existing network Fileserver you will need to boot a workstation with DOS (from the
Hard Disk or from a formatted disk with the DOS system files on it), and two extra files, IPX.COM
and NETX.COM. Appendix 1 gives an example of how this is done using IPXODI.COM and
NETX.EXE.
The DOS boot disk is required to boot your computer with the DOS system files so that it can perform
the normal functions of a DOS based computer system. You can now work in the DOS
environment but cannot connect to the network as DOS is not network aware.
Executing or running the programs IPX.COM and NETX.EXE adds networking capability to your
computer as parts of these programs load into the computers memory and stay resident in the
memory, until the computer is rebooted or you unload them (they are TSRs). The operating
system in your computer now can be used to perform basic DOS functions and also connect to and
communicate with other computers on the network. These files establish the connection between
your workstation hardware and a Network Fileserver. When these two files have been executed
you will have the rights to see and run files in the LOGIN subdirectory of the Fileserver.
Finally you will need to establish yourself as a valid user by performing a login. | 
