(IPX) A network layerprotocol initially developed at XEROX Corporation and made popular by {Novell, Inc.} aS the baSic protocol in itS {Novell NetWare} {file Server} {operating SyStem}. A router with IPX routing can interconnect {Local Area NetworkS} So that Netware {clientS} and {ServerS} can communicate. The SPXtranSport layer protocol runS on top of IPX. (1997-03-04)