Windows NT 4.0 Questions

• Why does the modem disconnect when I try to dial-up?
• Troubleshooting Modem Problems Under Windows NT 4.0
• Recommendations for Windows NT users

Why does the modem disconnect when I try to dial-up?

This is probably due to a mis-set setting in your Network Tallahassee connection profile.

1. Open up Dial-Up Networking, select the Network Tallahassee "Phonebook entry."
2. Click on the [More] button and choose, "Edit entry and modem properties..."
3. From the "Basic" tab, make sure the following settings are correct:
   Phone number: (see Network Tallahassee Account Settings)
   [Configure...] button
4. From the "Server" tab, make sure the following settings are correct (see image below):
   Also, see the TCP/IP Settings screenshot.
5. From the "Security" tab, make sure the following setting is correct:
   Authentication and encryption policy: Accept any authentication including clear text

Troubleshooting Modem Problems Under Windows NT 4.0

Recommendations for Windows NT users

• Read about and install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a.
  
• Other NT 4.0 Service Packs and Hot-Fixes
• Keep current with security updates, etc. by visiting the Microsoft Windows Update site.
• Download/install/run Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
• See Windows 95 Tips and Tricks (many of these work with Windows NT 4.0)
• See Microsoft's Technical Support Knowledge Base for answers to many more questions.
• See Windows NT Server Downloads
• See Windows NT Workstation Downloads
• See also: "General recommendations for all users"