Configuring Dialup Networking for Windows NT 4.0
Configure Your Network Components
Follow these steps to ensure you have the proper components installed and that they are configured correctly for the type of connection you will be using.
Setting Up Dial-Up Networking
It is assumed that you already have Windows NT 4.0 installed on your computer. To connect to the campus network so you can use client applications like Eudora Pro, Netscape, or Internet Explorer, you use Dial-Up Networking. The first step is to determine whether you need to install Dial-Up Networking. To do this, open the folder My Computer and then double-click on the Dial-Up Networking icon.
If you see a dialog box telling you Dial-Up Networking is currently uninstalled, proceed by clicking on the Install button. Follow the instructions below to do the install.
You're first prompted for the location of the file RASCFG.DLL (identifying this file tells the installer which set of Windows NT components to use). Click on the Browse button located next to the "Copy files from" field and navigate to your CD-ROM drive.
Based on the version of Windows NT you're running, identify the location of the file from the list below. Note: If you're unsure about the type of machine, assume you're running Windows NT on a PC.
- Windows NT on a PC: open the I386 directory, click on RASCFG.DL_ and then click on the Open button.
- Windows NT on a computer with an Alpha processor: open the Alpha directory, click on RASCFG.DL_ and then click on the Open button.
- Windows NT on a computer with a MIPS processor: open the MIPS directory, click on RASCFG.DL_ and then click on the Open button.
- Windows NT on a Motorola/Apple PowerPC system: open the Ppc directory, click on RASCFG.DL_ and then click on the Open button.
When the original dialog box reappears, verify that the directory shown in the "Copy files from" field is correct and then click on OK to begin copying files. This will take a few minutes.
After the files are copied and the services are installed, you're prompted for information about connecting to the network.
Note: If you haven't already installed your modem, you see a message that the setup program can check to find it. Be sure your modem is turned on and then click on OK.
When your modem is installed, or if it already was installed, you're prompted for the communications method.
Check to see that your modem is listed in the drop-down box and then click on OK. Click on the Continue button.
You then see a message informing you there are no networking protocols installed. Click on OK. A dialog box appears so you can select the protocol to install.
Click in the box next to "TCP/IP" so that a checkmark appears and then click on OK. Click on the Continue button and wait while more files are copied. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.
After restarting your computer, log back in and double-click on the "My Computer" icon. Double-click on "Dial-Up Networking" again. A message appears saying the phonebook is empty. Click on OK.
When prompted for the name of the connection to create, type something like HomeNet30 or HomeNet Short (for a 30-minute short term connection) in the "name" field and then click on the Next button.
In the dialog box, be certain all three boxes contain a checkmark and then click on the Next button. Respond to the following prompts for information as they appear.
- Phone number: Type the HomeNet modem short-term number (722-9800). Click on the Next button.
- Network protocol (PPP or SLIP): Select PPP and click on the Next button.
- Login type for connecting to server: No entry is necessary; click on the Next button.
- IP address: Leave this set to 0.0.0.0 and click on the Next button.
- DNS server and WINS server addresses: Type 128.146.48.7 or 128.146.1.7 for DNS server; leave WINS server set to 0.0.0.0. Click on the Nextbutton.
In the diablog box that appears, click on the More button and then choose Create a shortcut to entry from the popup menu. In the dialog box that appears, double-click on "My Computer" and then click on OK.
Click on the New button in the Dial-Up Networking dialog box. Repeat the procedure for configuring Dial-Up networking to create a phonebook entry for a HomeNet 6-hour connection. Replace the connection name with something like HomeNet Long and use 722-9900 as the phone number. All other entries remain the same.
After creating the entry for a 6-hour connection, click on the More button. Click on "user preferences" and then select the third tab in the resulting dialog box. Set the redial attempts (currently at 0) to 40. Click on OK and close the Dial-Up Networking dialog box.
Connecting using the HomeNet modem pool
At this point, you have HomeNet connection icons on your desktop (one for a short-term connection and one for a 6-hour connection). Double-click on the desired icon.
Important: You're less likely to encounter a busy signal when using the short-term number. Please be considerate of the resources and use a 30-minute connection for tasks like retrieving and sending e-mail or reading a few newsgroups. Use a 6-hour connection only if you need to down-load a large file or do extensive academic research.
Regardless of the connection type you choose, a dialog box appears:
Be certain to enter your OSU Internet username. Usually this is in the format lastname.n, although this may be different for individuals who had accounts on a prior system. Provide your password in the box provided and then click on OK.
You now see a message indicating you're being connected to OSUNet and that your username and password are being verified. Within one minute, a message appears indicating you have connected successfully.
Please: When you're finished using HomeNet, remember to relinquish your connection so others are able to connect.
Current Record: 526
Create Date: 04-06-2001
Last Reviewed: 09-13-2007
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