Unable To Connect SQL Server Using NWLink (130014)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
This article was previously published under Q130014

SYMPTOMS

When you use the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol (NWLink) in Windows NT or Windows for Workgroups, it may not connect to a Microsoft SQL Server.

CAUSE

When SQL Server starts listening on SPX, it registers itself with the bindery on a NetWare server. Clients attempting to connect read from the bindery to make the connection to the SQL Server computer. This process fails if no NetWare server exists on the network.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, use the following format to connect to a SQL server: 
   isql -Usa -P -S<MAC address>,<IPX port number>,<Network number>
NOTE: The default IPX port number for a SQL server is 33854. A network number is not required if the SQL server is on the same segment.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:KB130014
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