Windows NT Server RAS
Use these steps to configure your MobilePro’s internal modem after you establish a RAS account through your corporate system administrator. It is highly recommended that you consult your network system administrator before attempting this connection because requirements and details may vary on your network.
SETUP RAS DIAL-IN ON YOUR MOBILEPRO
- Select Start on the taskbar and scroll up to Programs. Access the Communications selection and open Remote Networking.
- Double tap on Make a New Connection, and give it a unique name such as “Corp Dial-up” or “RAS.” Choose the connection type, Dial-up or Direct, and then tap on Next.
- In the dialog box, select modem section, and select the port for the on-board modem.
- Tap Configure and set the baud rate to 57600 bps. Then tap OK to save the device properties settings.
- Tap TCP/IP Settings and be sure that the "server assigned" checkboxes in the General tab and Name Servers tab are enabled. Then tap OK to save these device properties.
- Tap Next to continue. Enter your RAS telephone number (provided by your system administrator).
- Tap Finish to close the Dial-Up Connection setup.
ADDITIONAL STEPS
OPTION 1 - If you are connecting to a POP3 server on your network to install e-mail services on the MobilePro.
- Open Inbox on the Desktop and tap the Services button on the toolbar to open the Options dialog box.
- Tap on the Services tab and press Add…to open the Services list.
- Select POP3 Mail and tap on it and tap OK.
- Fill in the required fields in the Service Definition dialog box. These include:
- Connection - select the Onboard Modem.
- POP3 Host - obtain this name from your system administrator.
- User ID and Password - your corporate codes.
- Enter the optional SMTP Host provided by your system administrator and your corporate Internet email address in the Return Address field.
- Select any other features you want to enable. Then press Finish.
OPTION 2 - If you are synchronizing to your own PC, which must be running and logged into the network, you can now access your corporate email remotely using your MobilePro.
- From your desktop or notebook PC, enable Device Connections Via Network using Mobile Devices, File, Communications, and Communications tab.
- On the H/PC, select Start. Select Programs, then Communications, the ActiveSync.
- Under, Choose a method to connect to the selected desktop computer, select the name you chose earlier for your RAS connection.
- Tap Connect.
- Enter your desktop PC's user name (this is the network login ID you enter every day at the office) and Password.
- For Domain, enter the same domain as for your PC login. Consult your system administrator for this information.
- Make sure your Dial Properties are set appropriately to Dialing From "Home" or "Work."
- Tap the connect button.
Document Information
KBID# 055846, Last Reviewed: February 18, 1999
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