PC Ext: DrivesDynamic Problems with Station Restrictions

Last reviewed: April 12, 1995
Article ID: Q128828

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 3.0, 3.2, and 3.2a

SYMPTOMS

When EXTERNAL.EXE is operating with the DrivesDynamic=dd or -Fdd option, and it attempts to connect dynamically to a server, the following errors may occur.

The error on remote client is:

   Postoffice has not accepted mail item

The error on the PC running External is:

   Caller: Sign-on ID or password incorrect.

CAUSE

The Novell Server being dialed has restricted the user to be logged in from a specific workstation.

RESOLUTION

To remove the restriction in Novell, the server supervisor should perform the following procedure:

In Novell, type the following:
```
      syscon
```
Select User Information.
Select Station Restrictions. The Network Address will appear on the screen.
Press the INSERT key, and type the address of the machine running External.

Novell NetWare is manufactured by Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft, we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: 3.00 3.20 3.20a
KBCategory: kb3rdparty kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: MailPCExt

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Last reviewed: April 12, 1995
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