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Win2G and Dial Up Networking

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by cisse_5

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The VP of MIS complains that the process of using DUN is too complicated and requires too much work for users. I think we are using Dial Up Networking the way the rest of the world uses it but he's wants a better solution. I'm in the process of considering the Connection Manager Administration Kit for RAS as we have already tried using the DUN for Windows 2000 professional. Because the process was automated he couldn't stop the dialing process to enter 9 while in a hotel. Would using the "Use dialing rules" option remedy this problem? Does it automatically detect the dial settings needed?

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by jdfcomputer

configure multiple dialing locations for his Dial-Up one for a local call and the other for internal with the dial 9 option already typed in for him.

by cisse_5

As you already know, people who aren't "technical" want to do as little as possible. I want to automate the dialing while on the road and I want the "Dialing Rules" to detect the dialing setup. Just one click of a button and their username, password, etc. is authenticated without interaction from the user.

by zbopz

1) I would create separate dialup connections in dialup networking. One to use on the road and call it traveling or something and the other called ??? Configure the traveling connection with nothing in the area code box and 9, (comma for a pause) preceding the phone number as in: 9,18885555 (no spaces). Uncheck the use area code and dialing properties check box in the properties> general tab of the traveling connection. Configure the other one as normal. Set the other one as the default connection in the connection tab of internet properties and select "dial whenever a network connection is not present".

Once you have this done you can create a shortcut on the desktop for the traveling connection. When they are on the road they just have to remember to use the shortcut instead of the application. it is only two extra clicks.

2) Create both connections as described above only select "never dial a connection" in the connection tab of internet properties and do not set either as the default connection. I believe this will require them to make a choice of connection when they open the application that controls the dialup.

Good Luck
Ken

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