USER_REF.TXT: Remote Access Service Version 1.1aLast reviewed: May 13, 1997Article ID: Q109085 |
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SUMMARYThis article contains the complete text of the USER_REF.TXT file included with the Remote Access Service for Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1.
MORE INFORMATIONMicrosoft LAN Manager Remote Access Service User's Quick Reference
Installing the Remote Access Service
box appears on the screen.4. Specify a port number (internal modems are usually set to COM2) and choose OK. The Configuration box appears on the screen.5. Choose one or more of the following: - To accept the configuration defaults as indicated on the screen, go directly to step 6. - To configure an additional COM port for Remote Access, choose Add Port and specify the number. - To change the modem type, choose Select Modem and select your modem type. - To use your computer's network adapter card and modem at the same time, select the appropriate option button. This applies only to dual-role computers (computers that have both a network adapter card and a modem) that are running DOS and Microsoft LAN Manager Enhanced. For additional instructions, use Setup Help or contact your system administrator.
Connecting to the Network If you are running MS-DOS and LAN Manager Enhanced on a dual-role computer, start at step 1. If you are running MS-DOS and any other configuration, start at step 2. If you are running OS/2 start at step 3.
Note: If you plan to run the Microsoft Windows (TM) graphical environment, you must load the Remote Access drivers before starting the Windows environment.Using the Network You can now use the network exactly as if you were in your office. Important: You can access data files across the telephone connection, but loading software programs across the network (that is, across the telephone line) will cause extremely long delays. Contact your system administrator for more details.
Disconnecting from the Network
Unloading Remote Access Drivers If you are running MS-DOS and LAN Manager Enhanced on a dual-role computer, you should unload the Remote Access drivers prior to switching from your modem to your network adapter card, or vice versa. If you are running any other MS-DOS configuration, unloading the Remote Access drivers will free up memory that may be needed to run other applications. To unload the Remote Access drivers: Type rasload /u.
Command Line Commands Command Action rasphone Opens Phone Book. rasdial Connects and disconnects. unload protocol Unloads protocol drivers (DOS only). rasload Loads Remote Access drivers (DOS only). rasload /u Unloads Remote Access drivers (DOS only). Type /help after any command to get more information about that command. For example, type rasdial /help to learn more about the rasdial command.
Phone Book Help Type of Help Action General help From the Help menu, select Index. Help for screens From the screen, choose Help. Help for error messages Press F1 when prompted.
Phone Number Modifiers Character Function , Pauses briefly (two seconds for most modems) before continuing. @ Waits for extended silence before continuing. Use with modems 2400 baud or greater. P Switches from touch-tone to pulse/rotary dialing. T Switches from pulse/rotary to touch-tone dialing. W Waits for a dial tone before continuing. Use with modems 2400 baud or greater. For additional details, use Phone Book Help.
Troubleshooting Network Access Problems If you are denied access to your network, contact your system administrator. You may not have a valid user account on your LAN Manager network, or you may not have permission to dial in. Connection and Response Problems If the Remote Access server is not responding, one or more of the following may be true:
If your modem is not responding properly, one of the following may be true:
Unloading Problems (DOS Remote Access Drivers Only) If you encounter problems when unloading the Remote Access drivers, one of the following may be true:
One likely cause of this error is the following incorrect settings in MODEMS.INF:
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