Enter the phone number of the modem you’re calling, along with your username and

Appendix C ✦ Telecommuting Networking tab In Windows 2000 or XP, you use this tab to set the type of dial-up connection you plan to use, such as PPP, Windows, Internet, and so on. You can also configure, install, or uninstall TCPIP, Microsoft client, and other services for networking in this tab. Advanced tab Use this tab for configuring information about the Internet firewall, if you’re using one, and Internet Connection Sharing. Multilink tab You use this tab to set up multiple modems on your computer. Multilink is designed to work with ISDN modems. Don’t use it for analog modems, because you might cause connection and port problems. This tab is only in Windows 98. A multilink connection uses multiple modems for a single connection to the Internet or other network. You need two or more modems, one phone line for each modem, and your ISP or other computer network must support multilink and PPP connections. To configure the connection, follow these steps: 1. In the Dial-Up Networking window, select the connection. 2. Choose File ➪ Properties. The connection’s Properties dialog box appears, with the General tab showing.

3. Choose the tab you want to modify. When you’re finished, click OK to close the

Properties dialog box. Understanding Script Files Script files are mini-programs that automate logging on to another network, such as a remote network or the Internet. Generally included in a script file are the username and password. When you dial up another computer on a network, the script enters your username and password for you, so you don’t have to type them. Script files also might include other information, such as special commands and parameters. You create a script file in a text editor, such as Notepad. You must make sure that you follow exact directions as outlined in the Script.doc file in the C:\Windows directory. This file describes the basic structure of a script and the form it must take to work with dial-up networking. When you’ve finished creating the file, save it in the Accessories folder, using the .scp extension. The Accessories folder is located in the C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. After you create the file, you must use the Dial-Up Scripting tool to allocate the file to the appro- priate dial-up networking connection. To do this, open the Dial-Up Networking folder and select the connection. Choose File ➪ Properties. In the Scripting tab of the connection’s Properties dia- log box, type the path and filename of the script file. Appendixes Setting Up a Dial-Up Server in Windows 98 You can make any one of your home network computers a dial-up server for others to use. If you want to let your son call from college or your spouse call in from a business trip, for example, you can let a Windows 98 computer accept the call and enable the remote user to access the network. Windows 2000 uses Remote Access Service RAS instead of dial-up. By default, RAS is enabled, and therefore, Windows 2000 computers are dial-up servers. All you need is a modem and a telephone line. Windows XP can use either RAS services or VPN services as a dial-up server. For more information, see www.microsoft.com. Installing the Dial-Up Server You must install the Dial-Up Server service on the computer. You can install it at the same time you install dial-up networking, or you can install it later. To install the Dial-Up Server, fol- low these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the AddRemove Programs icon.

3. Select the Windows Setup tab. 4. Select Communications in the Components list. Click Details. The Communications dia- log box appears. 5. Choose the Dial-Up Server. 6. Click OK to return to the AddRemove Programs Properties dialog box. Click OK again to install the feature. Enabling the server Before you enable the server, make sure that you’ve specified the folders and drives you want to share over the remote network. For information about sharing drives and other resources, see Chapter 12. To configure a computer to be the dial-up networking server, follow these steps:

1. Open My Computer. 2. Open the Dial-Up Networking folder.

3. Choose Connections ➪ Dial-Up Server. The Dial-Up Server dialog box appears. 4. Select the Allow Caller Access option.

5. If you want to add password protection, click the Change Password button. Type the

password you want to assign, and then confirm the password by typing it again. 6. You can add a comment or note in the Comment text box, if you want. 7. Click OK. The computer checks for the modem and notifies you if the modem is not turned on or is not working properly. Note