Dial on Demand Works but Connections to the Internet Do Not

• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

Dial on Demand (DOD) functions properly, but connections to the Internet do not complete successfully.

CAUSE

This problem may occur for any of the following reasons:

• Your Internet service provider (ISP) does not support DOD connections.



• The IP addresses for your computers are not routable.



• A proxy server is not available to translate your current IP addresses.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, perform one of the following:

• Contact your ISP for more information on their support for DOD connections.



• Obtain valid Internet IP addresses for your computers that need access to the Internet.



• Use a proxy server (such as Microsoft Proxy Server) to translate your current IP addresses.

Additional query words: destination host unreachable ping autodial manager netword

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Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
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