Q136633: Reconnecting a RAS Line Without a User Logged On

Article: Q136633
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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Windows NT Remote Access Services (RAS) can be configured to reconnect to a
remote server when a line fails, however, the Remote Access client application
(RASPHONE.EXE) must be running for the line to automatically reconnect.
Consequently, if a user is not logged on at the time of the line failure, RAS
will not automatically reestablish the link.

MORE INFORMATION
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To enable the Redial on link failure option, choose Redial Settings from the
Remote Access Options menu.

The ability to reconnect a RAS link when no user is logged on is being considered
for future versions of Windows NT. To achieve this functionality now, write your
own service or use a third party product. Somar ReDial, by Somar Software,
allows a RAS link to be reconnected when no user is logged on. Somar Software
can be reached at http://www.somar.com or 72202,2574 on CompuServe. Other 3rd
party vendors may also provide similar solutions.

Additional query words: prodnt

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Version           : 3.50 3.51

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