NumberOfRings=0 Does Not Work for RRAS Auto-Answer in Windows NT 4.0

ID: Q221308

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you set the number of rings for the auto-answer in Routing and Remote Access Server (RRAS) to zero, it does not work. For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q145879 How to Set Number of Rings for RAS Auto-Answer in WinNT 4.0

CAUSE

In Windows NT 4.0, RRAS waits for a RINGING message from TAPI, even if the number of rings is set to zero.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Additional query words: 4.00

Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 nt4sp5fix
Version : winnt:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug