>>ITEM: N00088
>>DATE: July 15, 1996
>>TYPE: Information
>>TITLE: NetLib is not recognizing Netware stations numbers > 255
>>PRODUCT(S):
NetLib (all versions) for Clipper
NetLib (all versions) for FoxPro DOS
NetLib (all versions) for FoxPro Windows
>>PLATFORM(S):
1,000 User Netware 3.x or 4.x
>>SUMMARY:
NetLib functions that accept or return a station number do not
function properly for station numbers > 255. These include, but
are not limited to N_STANUM, N_WHOAMI, N_WHERE, and N_CHECK*.
>>MORE INFORMATION:
>>RESOLUTION/FIX:
If using Clipper, upgrade to NetLib 6.5+ for Clipper.
Earlier versions of NetLib do not support 1,000 user Netware. In
addition, if using the N_CHECK* functions, make sure to issue
N_NETWARE4(.T.) at the start of the program. See the upgrade
manual for further information.
If using FoxPro, upgrade to NetLib 2.5+. Earlier versions of NetLib do not support 1,000 user Netware.
>>EXAMPLE(S):
If NETWARE4(.T) is not issued actual station number is 304 but returns 48 (304 minus 256)
? N_STANUM()
48
>>SEE ALSO:
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