Third-Party Dialers for Use with Remote Access Services

You can use several third-party dialers to remotely access a server. However, the configuration for these dialers must be set correctly to achieve a remote access connection.

Setting Up the Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking Dialer

1. Make sure the Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking dialer is installed and your modems are configured.

   If you have not previously done this, refer to your Windows documentation for installation and configuration instructions. Once installation and configuration are complete, the Dial-Up Networking folder will appear.

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.

3. Double-click Make New Connection.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your connection.

   You will be prompted to enter a name and phone number for this connection.

5. Click Finish when you have entered the appropriate information.

   A new connection icon with the information you entered now appears in the Dial-Up Networking folder.

6. Right-click the icon and then click Properties from the menu.

7. Click Server Type to configure the correct protocols for remote access services.

8. Uncheck Require Encrypted Password.

9. Uncheck NetBEUI.

10. Do one of the following:

    • If you are using IPXTM, check Log On to the Network.
    • If you are using TCP/IP only, uncheck Log On to the Network.

    NOTE:  It might be necessary to set the TCP/IP settings. See your network supervisor for details.

11. Click OK to close the Server Type window.

12. Click OK to save the changes made to your connection setup.

    You are now ready to dial in to the server.

Dialing In to the Server Using the Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking Dialer

Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking dials in to the server and establishes a remote node connection.

1. In the Dial-Up Networking folder, double-click the icon for the connection to the server.

2. Enter your network user ID including the context.

3. Enter your remote access password.

   NOTE:  Your remote user password might be different from your network login password. See your network supervisor for more information.

4. Click Connect to dial.

Setting Up the Windows NT 3.51 Remote Access Services Dialer

1. Make sure the Windows NT 3.51 Remote Access Services dialer is installed and your modems are configured.

   If you have not previously done this, refer to your Windows NT documentation for installation and configuration instructions.

2. Double-click Remote Access Services on the Desktop.

3. Double-click Remote Access.

4. Click Add.

5. Enter the name, phone number, and a description (optional) for this connection.

6. (Conditional) If your remote username or password is different from your NT username or password, uncheck Authenticate Using Current Username and Password.

7. Click Advanced.

8. Click the port that your modem is connected to.

9. (Optional) Click Modem to set software compression.

10. (Optional) Check Enable software compression, and then click OK.

11. Click Network.

12. Uncheck NetBEUI.

13. Uncheck Request LCP Extensions.

14. Click PPP.

15. Check the desired protocols (IPX, IP, or both).

    NOTE:  It might be necessary to set the TCP/IP settings. See your network supervisor for details.

16. Click OK to save the configuration settings.

17. Click OK again.

Dialing In to the Server Using the Windows NT 3.51 Remote Access Services Dialer

Windows NT 3.51 Remote Access Services dials in to the server and establishes a remote node connection.

1. Double-click Remote Access Services on the Desktop.

2. Double-click Remote Access.

3. Select the phone book entry you want to use, and then click Dial.

4. Enter your remote access username and password.

   NOTE:  Your remote user password might be different from your network login password. See your network supervisor for more information.

   It is not required that you enter a domain.

5. Click OK.

Setting Up the Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking Dialer

1. Make sure the Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking dialer is installed and your modems are configured.

   If you have not previously done this, refer to your Windows NT 4.0 documentation for installation and configuration instructions.

2. Make sure that you have set the correct protocols and bindings for IPX/SPXTM and TCP/IP.

   See your network supervisor about these settings.

3. Double-click Dial-Up Networking.

4. Click New.

5. Enter the name and phone number.

6. Select the correct modem.

7. Uncheck Use Another Port if Busy.

8. Click the Server tab.

9. Uncheck NetBEUI.

10. Uncheck Enable PPP LCP Extensions.

11. Select the desired protocols (IPX, IP, or both).

    NOTE:  It might be necessary to set the TCP/IP settings. See your network supervisor for details.

12. Click OK to save.

    This dial-up connection is now available from the phone book entry drop-down menu.

Dialing In to the Server Using the Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking Dialer

Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking dials in to the server and establishes a remote node connection.

1. Double-click Dial-Up Networking on your Desktop.

2. Select the desired connection from the phone book entry drop-down menu.

3. Click Dial.

4. Enter your remote access username and password.

   NOTE:  Your remote user password might be different from your network login password. See your network supervisor for more information.

   It is not required that you enter a domain.

5. Click OK.