Windows 2000 Definition of Modem Server |
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Like the Windows95/98 Dialup-Networking
Server and the Windows NT4 Remote Access Services, you can configure your modem to allow Incoming connections, however there are some differences: Acording to chapter 9 in MS Press book "Upgrading to Windows2000 Training Kit": "You can configure inbound connections in Windows2000 with the same Network Connection Wizard used for outbound connections if the computer is not a member of a domain. However, you must use the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) to configure inbound connections when the computer is a member of a domain or a domain controller". This page describes the configuration via the "Network Connection Wizard", which is available on both Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 server (while the configuration via RRAS is NOT available on Windows2000 Professional ). |
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From the Dial-Up Connection window, select to "Make New Connection" to start the Network Connection Wizard" |
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Select to "Accept Incoming connections" |
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Select your modem (the same screen allows to define Direct Cable connections) |
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Select, whether to allow "Virtual Private Connections (VPN)", which is usually only activated when connecting via a WAN or via the Internet. |
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Like NT4, Users must be defined (in User Manager) and you need to give them the permission to use the incoming connection. |
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By default, the connection will use TCP/IP protocol and permission (within their user permissions) to access data on the disk (File and Printer Sharing). You should verify the TCP/IP configuration by selecting "Properties" |
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The
system will need at least 2 IP-addresses: - 1 for your modem accepting the incoming connection - 1 for calling modem By default, automatic IP address assignment via DHCP is selected. If you do not have a DHCP- server on your network, then define yourself a range of IP-addresses. |
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Done ! (although it looks like it, you can NOT change the name "Incoming Connections") |
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There is now a new icon in your Connections window. |
