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Configuring Windows NT 4 for DialUp Net Connectivity

Microsoft Windows NT4.0 includes components to dial-up to the Internet via a PPP session. The process uses a software component called Remote Access Service (RAS), the equivalent of Dial-Up Networking.

This document has four sections which you can follow to configure NT to connect to DialUp Net:

Installing RAS
Adding DialUp Net to the Phonebook
Configuring your DialUp Net Internet Services Connection
Logging in to DialUp Net

The first step is to ensure that RAS is installed. (This process might vary if your computer is connected to a local area network (LAN). Please contact your network system administrator for help or for more information). If you already have DUN installed proceed to the section Adding DialUp Net to the Phonebook.

 
Installing RAS

To install RAS you will need your Windows NT 4.0 installation software.

You've now successfully installed DUN and Remote Access Service. Now you can add DialUp Net to the Phonebook.

Adding DialUp Net to the Phonebook


Step


Action

1

Double-click My Computer and then double-click Dial-Up Networking.

2

If this is the first time you've used DUN, you'll see a message that states that your phonebook is empty. Click OK to add a new entry.
If you've already installed and used DUN, click New to add an entry for your DialUp Net Internet Serivces connection.

3

Next you'll see the New Phonebook Entry Wizard.
Name your new connection DialUp Net Internet Servicesand click Next.

4

Select I am calling the Internet.
Click Next.

5

For Phone Number, type the phone number you need to use to login to DialUp Net. If you don't know the access number, refer to the Access Numbers for all cities under the Customer Support section.

6

Click Next and then click Finish.

Now you need to configure the DialUp Net entry you just created. Continue your DUN setup by going to the next step: Configuring your DialUp Net Internet Services connection.
Configuring your DialUp Net Internet Services connection


Step


Action

1

With the Dial-Up Networking Phonebook still open, select DialUp Net Internet Services from the Phonebook entry to dial: drop-down list.

2

Click More and select Edit entry and modem properties. This will display the Edit Phonebook Entry window with various tabs across the top.

3

Click the Server tab.
-Dial-up server type: should be PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet.
-Make sure that PPP LCP Extensions are disabled.
-Under Network protocols, only TCP/IP should be checked.

4

Click the Settings button. This will result in the window.

5

Configure the PPP TCP/IP Settings window using the following information:

Select Server assigned IP address

Select Server Assigned name server addresses.

Primary DNS:

207.76.72.4

Secondary DNS:

207.76.72.5

Primary WINS:

0.0.0.0

Secondary WINS:

0.0.0.0

Use default gateway on remote network should be checked

Use IP header compression should be checked

6

Click OK.

7

Next, click the Security tab.
Select Accept any authentication, including clear text.

8

Now select the Basic tab and click the Configure button.
Use modem compression should be checked.

9

Click OK.
Click OK.
Click Close.

Now your DialUp Net connection is configured to connect via PPP. You're now ready to dial into the DialUp Net network! Then next step is Logging in to DialUp Net.
Logging in to DialUp Net


Step


Action

1

Double-click My Computer, then double-click Dial-Up Networking.

2

For Phonebook entry to dial: select DialUp Net Internet Services.

3

Click the Dial button.

4

For User Name, enter your DialUp Net Username or login name (NOT your email address).  Make sure your username is preceded by "dn/". For example, you would enter "dn/johndoe" if jondoe is your username.

5

For Password, enter the password for your username.

6

Do not enter a Domain Name.

7

Click OK.

You should see a dialing status window that shows the dialing process. Once connected, you should see the dial-up networking monitor on the taskbar in the system tray. If you right-click the icon you will see a list of options including one to disconnect. You can now start your web browser or email application.