RE: PPP and NT

Birchall, Richard(birchallr[at]AECL.CA)
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 20:10:18 +0200

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> >I have a modem hooked up to an NT server, the server connects just fine
> >with a Windows 95 connection but when I try to connect from a MAC with
> >open transport TCP and PPP I get a connection, but I guess my password
> and
> >login name aren't passed correctly..since it is a straight PPP
> connection,
> >there is no connect script or anything. Anyone have any clues for
> >connecting to a NT server with a RAS port from a Mac with Open transport
> >PPP?
>
> I do this all the time with no problems. My PPP and TCP/IP settings are
> identical to the ones I use when connecting to my ISP, just a different
> ID, password and phone number. The only clue I have is to make sure
> you're using the right ID and password!
>
>
See http://valleynet.on.ca/~aa158/mac-ras.html

Ensure the RAS server is set to "Allow any authentication including clear
text".

In the PPP control panel (Macintosh) you may have to preface the username
with the NT domain, i.e. domain\username

Richard

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