When finished, click Apply Now.

Appendixes Figure C-16: Set server type, options, and protocols. Also in the Server Types tab, you can choose from advanced options that enable you to log on to the network automatically, that enable software compression, and that perform other security-related tasks. The network protocols area of the tab is important. You want to make sure that you’re using the appropriate protocol to communicate with the network to which you’re attaching. Check the box next to the protocol your network uses. If you use TCPIP, you need to configure it by clicking the TCPIP Settings button. For more information, see Appendix B. Choosing a protocol in this dialog box sets the protocol only for your remote network. It doesn’t affect your home network or the protocol you use on your home network. Options tab This tab contains a list of your dialing options, such as prompt for name and password, include Windows logon domain, and so on. You can use the check boxes to enable or disable any option temporarily. You can also set redialing attempts in the Options tab. Security tab You can set the security options in this tab of the dial-up connection’s properties dialog box. Using the typical settings is usually recommended in Windows 2000 and XP. The security is tight in these Windows versions as is, and if you change a setting you’re not familiar with, you might not be able to dial out at all. You can also set a script and interactive logon in this tab in Windows 2000 and XP. See the “Scripting tab” section that follows for more information. Scripting tab The Scripting tab enables you to use a script, or mini-program, to log on to the remote net- work. You enter the name and path of the script file; Windows automatically initializes the file when you log on to the remote computer. Note 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.