Playing Diablo Using IPX

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Playing Diablo Using IPX

1. Playing Diablo using an IPX network

2. Setting up an IPX game

3. Troubleshooting

1. Playing Diablo using an IPX network

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The IPX multiplayer feature requires an IPX-compatible network (Peer to Peer or Client/Server) and allows for up to four players to play Diablo at once. In addition you are able to join or leave a game in progress at any time. If you are unsure as to whether or not you are connected to an IPX-compatible network, we recommend you contact your network administrator for assistance. However, technophiles will want to check the troubleshooting section for more information.

2. Setting up an IPX game

As stated above you need a network using the IPX protocol in order to use the Local Area Network feature. If your network supports this protocol, creating a game is easy:

On the system creating the game ("Host Player"):

Start Diablo

Select “Multi Player”

Create/Select your hero, note the name of the character you chose

Select "Local Area Network"

Select "Create Game"

Select a difficulty level

On the systems that will join the game:

Start Diablo

Select "Multi Player"

Create/Select your hero

Select "Local Area Network"

Select the game with the host player's name

Once the game has been created, the systems involved can leave and join the game at any time as long as at least one player remains in the game. Remember, Diablo supports a maximum of four players per game.

3. Troubleshooting

I can't create a game using the Local Area Network (IPX) option.

If you don't currently have the IPX protocol installed under Windows, you will need to install it. We recommend contacting your system administrator. The steps to install it manually are:

Put your Windows 95™ or Windows 95 companion CD into your CD-ROM drive

Click on the Start button

Select Settings

Select Control Panel

Double-click on the Network icon

Click Add

Select Protocol

Click Add

Select Microsoft from the list

Select IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol

Click OK

The system should now find the CD in the drive and copy some files onto your system. When it is done, you will be prompted to restart your system. Once your system has restarted, you will have IPX/SPX installed and operating on your system.

I have created a game, but no one else can see it or join it.

If your network uses Ethernet, you should verify that all computers are using the same frame type. To set the frame type:

Click on the Start button

Select Settings

Select Control Panel

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