SBS: Proxy Tries to Dial When Using NIC to Connect to Internet

• Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server versions 4.0, 4.0a

SYMPTOMS

After you install and correctly configure a Small Business Server (SBS) computer with a second network interface card (NIC) to connect to the Internet, attempts to browse the Internet result in Proxy trying to handle the connection and returns the following error message:

Proxy dialout connection failed.

CAUSE

The original setup for Internet connectivity involved the use of a modem and proxy.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, clear the Proxy Autodial credentials:

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Proxy Server group, and then click Auto Dial Configuration.



2. Click the Credentials tab.



3. Clear the Entry Name, User Name, and Password check boxes, and then click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: smallbiz

Keywords : kbbug4.00 SBS
Version : winnt:4.0,4.0a
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug