Windows NT 4.0 to Windows NT 4.0
Remote Access Setup Instructions
Windows NT remote access allows connections between computers. Useful for sharing network resources, this procedure may be used for both workstation and server versions of the NT operating system.
Note: This procedure is a preliminary draft and has not explored all of the settings required. It is provided at this point as more of a general outline for connecting two NT 4.0 computers.
Requirements:
File Transfer Serial Cable
Availiable Serial Ports on the Windows NT Machines
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Set-Up the Client Windows NT Machine (Guest)
Click START - Control Panel.
Click on the Network ICON. Select Protocols and add NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatable Transport. These protocols are installed by Clicking Add and Selecting the Microsoft Category.
Select Services to Verify/Install the Remote Access Service.
If the Remote Access Service is Not Yet installed, click ADD and Select the Remote Access Service.
You may already have RAS capable devices listed in the Remote Access Setup panel. You will want to now add the RAS Cable device by Clicking Add.
Click Install Modem and Do Not Let Windows Search for your modem By checking the box. Click Next.
Select the Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs and Click Next.
Select the Port (or ports) You Will be using to Connect, Click Next.
Click Network and Select NetBEUI and IPX check boxes. TCP/IP Requires a proxy server.
Click Configure and Set for Dial out Only.
RESTART YOUR COMPUTER if any software or changes have been made.
Start the dial-up networking application
Click the New Button:
Name it "RAS Cable" or something appropriate, click Next >
Select the "Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable betweek 2 PCs":
Just Leave the phone number blank, NT will let you continue:
Click on the MORE button, and selecet "Edit Entry and Modem Properties":
Note: Be sure the entry you just created appears in the first window.
Select the direct cable connect baud rate and framing. Select the value that acomodates the maximum rate allowed on both computers
If you experience trouble with Windows NT explorer locking up while accessing a mounted network drive, try the following configuration:
Set-Up the Serving Windows NT Machine (Host)
Click on the Network ICON. Select Protocols and add NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatable Transport. These protocols are installed by Clicking Add and Selecting the Microsoft Category.
Select Services to Verify/Install the Remote Access Service.
If the Remote Access Service is Not Yet installed, click ADD and Select the Remote Access Service.
You may already have RAS capable devices listed in the Remote Access Setup panel. You will want to now add the RAS Cable device by Clicking Add.
Click Install Modem and Do Not Let Windows Search for your modem By checking the box. Click Next.
Select the Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs and Click Next.
Select the Port (or ports) You Will be using to Connect, Click Next.
Click Configure and Set for Dial out and Receive calls -or- Receive calls only.
Click on Network and select the protocols to be serviced:
In Control Panel Click on Ports and Select the Baud Rate you selected on the Guest:
In Control Panel Click on Services. You will probably want the Remote Access Server to start automatically.
RESTART YOUR COMPUTER if any software or changes have been made.
Service pack #3 or later must be installed to correct RAS errors. If you are having trouble with your remote access server, you should update the Host computer. If you have just added the Remote Access Service, it will be necessary to re-install your latest service pack to update the newly added files.
Start the Windows NT User Manager to Enable Access from the Guest Machine:
Establishing the Connection
Server Computer:
Verify the remote access service is ready:
Click OK (you may not have a domain controller on your network) and the OK again.
Client Computer:
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Now you should see:
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NT display)
Accessing files on the Other Computer
Run the Windows NT Explorer
Click Tools, Select Find, Computer:
Enter the computer name
Click on the little computer icon, and the shared resources are listed:
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