Network and Sharing Center Operations Guide

Network and Sharing Center Operations
Guide
Microsoft Corporation
Published: September 2007
Author: Dave Bishop, L. Joan Devraun
Editor: Scott Somohono
Technical Reviewers: Sen Veluswami, Alvin Tan, Amit Pethe
Abstract
Network and Sharing Center is your main portal into the networking components of Windows. It
provides services to view, configure, and troubleshoot your network access. The features in
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 allow you to view your network health network at a
glance, see your network displayed graphically, configure folder sharing, set up new connections
to remote systems using VPN or dial-up networking and manage your wireless network
connections.
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Contents
Network and Sharing Center Operations Guide................................................................... .........14
In this guide................................................................................................. ....................14
Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center.................................................... .......15

When to Use This Guide....................................................................................................... .....15
How to Use This Guide.................................................................................................... ..........15
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................16
Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center.....................................................16

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................18
Using Network and Sharing Center.......................................................................................... .....19

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................19
Start Network and Sharing Center........................................................................... .....................19

Disabling the Network Location Wizard.................................................................. ...................20
Starting Network and Sharing Center...................................................................... ..................21
Start Network and Sharing Center by Using Control Panel........................................... ......21
Start Network and Sharing Center by Using the Notification Area......................................21
Start Network and Sharing Center at a Command Prompt.................................................21
Additional considerations................................................................................... .................21
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................22
Start the Network Connections Folder.................................................................... ......................22

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................22
Display the Network Map............................................................................................ ..................23

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................23
Connect to a Remote Network........................................................................................ ..............24

Connect to a remote network................................................................................................. ....24
Connect to a remote network by using the Windows interface..................................................25
Additional references..................................................................................... .....................26
Connect to a remote network by using a command prompt..................................... ...........26
Connect to a dial-up network by using a command prompt................................................28
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Connect to a VPN network by using a command prompt............................................... .....31
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................33
Disconnect from a Remote Network.................................................................. ...........................33

Disconnecting from a remote network............................................................... ........................34
Disconnect from a remote network by using the notification area.......................................34
Disconnect from a remote network by using the Network and Sharing Center...................34
Disconnect from a wireless network by using a command prompt................................... ...35
Disconnect from a dial-up or VPN connection by using a command prompt......................36
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................37
Creating and Configuring Network Connections....................................................... ....................37

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................38
View the List of Available Connections...................................................................................... ....38

Additional considerations................................................................................................... ........39
Icons used to represent network connections........................................................................ ....39
General Status............................................................................................................. ....39
Connection Type........................................................................................................ ......39
Other status indicators.............................................................................................. .......40
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................40
Creating New Network Connections....................................................................... ......................41

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................41
Make a Local Area Network (LAN) Connection..................................................................... ........41

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................42
Make a Wireless Network Connection.................................................................... ......................42

Making a wireless network connection.............................................................. ........................42
Make a connection to a wireless network that is visible and in range.................................43
Make a connection to a wireless network that is not visible.............................. ..................43
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................44
Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection...................................................... .................45

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Making a VPN connection................................................................................ .........................45
Make a VPN connection over a LAN connection and the Internet......................................45
Make a VPN connection over a dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection..........................47
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................47
Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection................................................................. ..............47

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................49
Make a Broadband Connection using PPPoE............................................................................. ..49

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................50
Managing Your Network Connections........................................................................... ................50

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................51
Create a Copy of a Network Connection................................................................................. ......51

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................51
Rename a Network Connection................................................................................ ....................52

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................52
Specify a Default Network Connection.................................................................................... ......52

Configuring a default network connection.......................................................................... ........53
Specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder..............................53
Specify a default connection by using the Internet Options................................................. 53
Configure Windows to use a dial-up default connection.....................................................53
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................54
Enable or Disable a Network Connection..................................................................................... .54

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................55
View the Status of a Network Connection....................................................................... ..............55

Viewing the status of a network connection.................................................................... ...........55
View the basic status of the connection by using the Network and Sharing Center............56
Viewing the basic status of the connection by using the Network Connections folder........56
View additional details about the connection by using the Windows interface....................56
Viewi details of the connection by using the command prompt.................................. .........56
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................57
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Delete a Network Connection.............................................................................. .........................57
Deleting network connections.......................................................................................... ..........58
Delete a wireless network connection....................................................................... ..........58
Delete a connection to a remote network...................................................................... ......58
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................58
Configuring Network Connections............................................................................................. ....59

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................59
Configure VPN Connection Authentication and Data Encryption.............................. ....................59

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................62
Changing How Windows Dials Phone Numbers....................................................... ....................62

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................63
Create a New Dialing Location................................................................................................... ...63

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................63
Change Dialing Properties for a Location..................................................................................... .64

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................64
Specify Area Code Rules............................................................................................ ..................65

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................66
Specify Numbers to Dial an Outside Line..................................................................................... .66

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................67
Create a New Calling Card................................................................................... ........................67

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................69
Modify an Existing Calling Card................................................................................ ....................69

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................70
Use a Calling Card to Dial Long Distance......................................................................... ............70

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................71
Specify a Long Distance Carrier......................................................................... ..........................71

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See Also........................................................................................................... .........................72
Configuring Dial-up Options............................................................................................. .............72

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................73
Configure Client Callback Options........................................................................... .....................73

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................74
Configure Autodial..................................................................................................................... ....74

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................75
Enable Multiple Device Dialing................................................................................................... ...75

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................77
Configure Phone Number Modifiers.................................................................................... ..........77

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................79
Configure Redial Options.................................................................................................. ............79

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................80
Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect................................................................................... ......80

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................81
Assign Multiple Phone Numbers to a Connection.......................................................... ...............81

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................82
Enable Operator Assisted Calls or Manual Dialing.................................................................... ....82

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................83
Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service............................... ........................83

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................84
Configuring Incoming Connections.......................................................................... .....................84

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................84
Accept Incoming Network Connections......................................................................................... 85
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See Also........................................................................................................... .........................86
Grant Incoming Connections Access Rights to Your Computer....................................................86

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................87
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use TCP/IP...................................................... .................87

Configure an incoming connection to use IPv4...................................................................... ....88
Configure an incoming connection to use IPv6...................................................... .............89
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................90
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use Callback........................................................... ..........90

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................91
Configuring Network Protocols and Components............................................... ..........................91

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................91
Configure TCP/IP Settings........................................................................................... .................92

Configure TCP/IP settings for IPv4............................................................. ........................92
Configure an TCP/IP settings for IPv6....................................................... .........................93
See Also........................................................................................................... .........................94
Install Additional Network Protocols or Components................................................................ .....94

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................95
Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or Component........................................................ ...........96

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................97
Remove a Network Protocol or Component........................................................................... .......97

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................98
Modify the Protocol Bindings Order................................................................... ...........................98

See Also........................................................................................................... .........................99
Modify the Network Provider Order..................................................................................... ..........99

Additional considerations................................................................................. .................100
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See Also......................................................................................................... .........................100
Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks........................................................................ ........100

Additional references................................................................................... .....................100
See Also......................................................................................................... .........................101
Configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).................................................................... .................101

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................101
Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in PPP....................................................................... 101

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................102
Enable or Disable IP Header Compression in PPP............................................................... ......102

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................103
Enable or Disable Software Compression in PPP................................................................... ....103

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................103
Enable or Disable Multilink for Single Link Connections....................................... ......................104

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................104
Securing Network Connections.......................................................................................... .........104

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................105
Configure Identity Authentication and Data Encryption Settings.................................................105

Additional references................................................................................... .....................108
See Also......................................................................................................... .........................108
Enable Smart Card or Other Certificate Authentication.................................................... ...........109

Additional considerations.......................................................................... ........................110
Additional references........................................................................................................ .110
See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....110
Configuring Terminal and Scripting Options.......................................................... ......................110

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....110
Use the Terminal Feature to Log on to a Remote Computer............................... ........................111

Additional considerations............................................................................................... ....111
See Also....................................................................................................................... ............111
Activate a Logon Script............................................................................................................ ....111

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....112
Enable Connection Logging.................................................................................... ....................112

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See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....113
Installing and Configuring Modems and ISDN Adapters............................................................ ..113

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....114
Install a Modem................................................................................................................ ...........114

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....115
Install an Unsupported Modem........................................................................ ...........................115

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....117
Install an ISDN Adapter................................................................................................. ..............117

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....118
Configuring a Modem or ISDN Device................................................................ ........................118

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....119
Using Multiple Ports............................................................................................ ........................119

See Also.............................................................................................................................. .....119
Duplicate a Modem Installation on Multiple Ports............................................. ..........................120

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................120
Copy Modem Properties to Modems on Multiple Ports............................................... ................120

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................121
Changing How Modems Initialize and Connect........................................................................ ...121

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................121
Specify Initialization Commands............................................................................. ....................122

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................122
Select a Country/Region........................................................................................... ..................122

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................123
Wait for a Dial Tone Before Dialing.................................................................. ...........................123

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................124
Adjust the Modem Speaker Volume.................................................................................. ..........124

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................124
Specify an Automatic Disconnect Time...................................................................... .................124

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See Also......................................................................................................... .........................125
Changing Modem Data and Hardware Settings................................................................. .........125

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................126
Change the Maximum Modem Port Speed............................................................... ..................126

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................127
Change Data Connection Preferences........................................................... ............................127

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................127
Change Modem Hardware Settings............................................................................ ................128

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................129
Enable Hardware-based Modem Compression................................................. .........................129

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................129
Configure a Modem for a Dial-up Connection................................................................ .............130

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................131
Configure an ISDN Adapter for a Dial-up Connection................................................. ................131

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................131
Change the COM Port for a Modem................................................................ ...........................132

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................132
Testing Modems................................................................................................................. .........133

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................133
Test a Modem.................................................................................................... .........................133

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................134
Log and View Modem Commands............................................................................. .................134

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................135
Remove a Modem................................................................................................................... ....135

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................135
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Enable or Disable Sharing and Discovery............................................................................ .......135
Enabling Sharing and Discovery......................................................................................... .....136
Enable network discovery................................................................................ .................137
Enable file sharing or printer sharing...................................................... ..........................137
Enable public folder sharing........................................................................................ ......138
Enable password protected sharing......................................................................... .........138
Enable media sharing.................................................................................. .....................139
See Also......................................................................................................... .........................140
Customizing the Appearance of Discovered Networks................................... ............................140

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................141
Display or Hide the Network Icon in the Notification Area......................................... ..................142

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................142
Enable or Disable Network Activity Animation in the Network Icon.............................................143

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................143
Enable or Disable Notification of New Networks.......................................................... ...............144

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................144
Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet Connection............................................ ..........................144

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................145
Configuring Network and Sharing Center Features in a Managed Network................................146

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................146
Configure Network Connection Restrictions by Using Group Policy...........................................147

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................148
Use the Network Configuration Operators Group............................................. ..........................149

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................150
Configuring the Network Map................................................................................................... ...150

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................151
Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by Using Group Policy.................................................151

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See Also......................................................................................................... .........................152
Enable or Disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by Using Group Policy................................. ................152
See Also......................................................................................................... .........................153
Install the LLTD Responder on a Computer Running Windows XP............................................. 154

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................154
Enable or Disable Internet Connection Sharing by Using Group Policy......................................154

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................155
Enable or Disable the Network Bridge by Using Group Policy....................................... .............155

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................157
Enable or Disable File Sharing for a User or Group by Using Group Policy............................... .157
See Also......................................................................................................... .........................158
Add Optional Networking Features........................................................................ .....................158

See Also......................................................................................................... .........................159
Additional Resources.................................................................................................. ................159
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Network and Sharing Center Operations
Guide
This guide provides information about administering the Network and Sharing Center in
Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008.
In this guide
• Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center
• Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center
• Using Network and Sharing Center
• Configuring Network and Sharing Center Features in a Managed Network
• Add Optional Networking Features
• Additional Resources
Network and Sharing Center is your main portal into the networking components of Windows. It
provides services to view, configure, and troubleshoot your network access. The features in
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 allow you to do the following:
• See the health of your network at a glance.
• See your network displayed graphically.
• Configure folder sharing to other computers on your network.
• Set up new connections to remote systems using VPN or dial-up networking.
• Configure and manage your wireless network connections.
Acknowledgments
Produced by: Microsoft Windows Server User Assistance team
Project Writer: Dave Bishop, L. Joan Devraun
Project Editor: Scott Somohano
Technical Reviewers: Sen Veluswami, Alvin Tan, Amit Pethe
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Reviewers: Richard Wu, Wai Ho
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Introduction to Administering Network and
Sharing Center
This guide explains how to administer Network and Sharing Center. These activities are part of
the operating phase of the information technology (IT) life cycle. If you are not familiar with this
guide, review the following sections of this introduction.
When to Use This Guide

Use this guide when:
• You want to create, configure, or manage a network connection to a wireless or
remote network.
• Configure network features for your client computers in a managed network.
This guide can be used by organizations that have deployed Microsoft® Windows Vista® and
Windows Server® 2008. It includes information that is relevant to different roles within an IT
organization, including IT operations management and administrators. This information provides
management-level knowledge of Network Center and the IT processes required to operate it.
In addition, this guide contains more detailed procedures that are designed for operators who
have varied levels of expertise and experience. Although the procedures provide operator
guidance from start to finish, operators must have a basic proficiency with the Microsoft
Management Console (MMC) and snap-ins and know how to start administrative programs and
access the command line. If operators are not familiar with Network and Sharing Center, it might
be necessary for IT planners or IT managers to review the relevant operations in this guide and
provide the operators with parameters or data that must be entered when the operation is
performed.
How to Use This Guide

The operations areas are divided into the following types of content:
• Objectives are high-level goals for managing, monitoring, optimizing and securing
Network Center. Each objective consists of one or more high-level tasks that describe
how the objective is accomplished. In this guide, Using Network and Sharing Center is an
example of an objective.
• Tasks are used to group related procedures and provide general guidance for
achieving the goals of an objective. In this guide, Creating and Configuring Network
Connections is an example of a task.
• Procedures provide step-by-step instructions for completing tasks. In this guide,
Display the Network Map is an example of a procedure topic.
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If you are an IT manager who is delegating tasks to operators within your organization, you might
want to:
• Read through the objectives and tasks to determine how to delegate permissions and
whether you need to install tools before operators perform the procedures for each task.
• Before assigning tasks to individual operators, ensure that you have all the tools
installed where operators can use them.
• When necessary, create “tear sheets” for each task that operators perform in your
organization. Copy and paste the task and its related procedures into a separate
document, and then either print these documents or store them online, depending on the
preference of your organization.
See Also
Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center
Using Network and Sharing Center
Configuring Network and Sharing Center Features in a Managed Network
Add Optional Networking Features
Best Practices for Administering Network

and Sharing Center
The following best practices simplify operations and ease administration of the network
connections on your computer:
• If you are an administrator, do not give other users network access until you
have turned off the Network Location Wizard either for your network, or for a
specific user, by creating a new registry entry.
Standard users cannot change the network location. Unless your network is part of a domain,
the default setting for your network is Public location. If your network is not part of a domain,
the Public location setting is recommended.
For more information, see Start Network and Sharing Center.
• When using multiple network adapters, rename each local area network
connection.
Windows detects network adapters and automatically creates a local area connection in the
Network Connections folder for each network adapter. If more than one network adapter is
installed, you can eliminate possible confusion by immediately renaming each local area
connection to reflect the network to which it connects.
For more information, see Rename a Network Connection.
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• Verify required connection settings for your network adapter.
If your network administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) requires static settings, you
might need one or more of the following:
• A specific IPv4 or IPv6 address.
• One or more Domain Name Service (DNS) addresses.
• A DNS domain name.
• A default gateway address.
• One or more Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) addresses (for IPv4
networks only).
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled by default. This gets your IP
address and other configuration information automatically from a service on your network.
Automated IP settings are used for all connections, and they eliminate the need to configure
settings such as DNS, WINS, and so on.
For more information about enabling DHCP, see Configure TCP/IP Settings.
• Create dial-up, VPN, or broadband connections by using the Set up a
Connection or Network page.
After you create a connection, you can copy the connections, rename them and modify the
connection settings. By doing so, you can easily create different connections to
accommodate multiple modems, ISPs, dialing profiles, and so on.
For more information, see Create a Copy of a Network Connection.
• Specify the order in which network providers and protocols are accessed.
By changing the order of protocols bound to network providers, you can improve
performance. On many networks, you will use only TCP/IPv4. However, as you introduce
TCP/IPv6 to your network, you can move Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) to the top
of the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and the Client for Microsoft
Networks bindings on the Adapters and Bindings tab.
For more information about modifying the order of protocol bindings, see Modify the Protocol
Bindings Order.
• Only install and enable the network protocols that you need.
Limiting the number of protocols on your computer enhances its performance and reduces
network traffic. Other protocols might be available to you. Install only those required for your
computer to communicate with the hosts you need.
If your computer encounters a problem with a network or dial-up connection, it attempts to
establish connectivity by using every network protocol that is installed and enabled. By only
installing and enabling the protocols that your computer can use, the operating system does
not attempt to connect with protocols it cannot use, and returns status information to you
more efficiently.
For more information, see Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or Component.
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• If Windows does not support your modem make and model, check the
manufacturer's Web site for the latest installation or .inf file.
The installation files, particularly for new modems, are often added or updated by
manufacturers. If you cannot find your modem listed in Windows, look in the manufacturer's
documentation to determine whether the modem has the same characteristics as another
supported modem.
For more information, see Installing and Configuring Modems and ISDN Adapters.
• Use the Phone and Modem Options diagnostics tool to test and troubleshoot a
modem.
Windows includes a built-in diagnostic tool to communicate with your modem, report its
status, and ensure that it is responding properly to commands.
For more information, see Test a Modem, and Log and View Modem Commands.
• Before you connect to another computer or online service provider, check the
hardware settings for your modem.
The data connection parameters for two modems need to be identical for them to connect
successfully. Refer to the documentation provided by your service provider for the correct
settings. Typical settings are:
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bit: 1
Most service providers use these settings. If these do not work, try seven data bits, even
parity, and one stop bit. A few online service providers use these settings. Other settings are
extremely rare.
For more information, see Changing Modem Data and Hardware Settings.
• When you install the same make and model of modem on multiple ports, first
install it on one port, and then duplicate the installation for the remaining ports.
For more information, see Duplicate a Modem Installation on Multiple Ports.
• To change the same setting for modems installed on multiple ports, first
change the setting on one modem and then copy the change to the remaining
modems.
• For more information, see Copy Modem Properties to Modems on Multiple Ports.
See Also
Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center
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The Network and Sharing Center is the location for all of your network setup and configuration.
Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008 perform much of the network installation
and configuration for you. For wired and wireless networks, or connections to remote networks
over virtual private network (VPN) or dial-up links, Network and Sharing Center serves as your
tool to connect and disconnect these networks as required.
This section includes the following tasks and procedures for administering Network and Sharing
Center:
• Start Network and Sharing Center
• Start the Network Connections Folder
• Display the Network Map
• Connect to a Remote Network
• Disconnect from a Remote Network
• Creating and Configuring Network Connections
• Enable or Disable Sharing and Discovery
• Customizing the Appearance of Discovered Networks
• Display or Hide the Network Icon in the Notification Area
• Enable or Disable Network Activity Animation in the Network Icon
• Enable or Disable Notification of New Networks
• Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet Connection
See Also
Start Network and Sharing Center

You can use this procedure to disable the Network Location Wizard, and start Network and
Sharing Center.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in "Additional
considerations" in this topic.
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Disabling the Network Location Wizard
The Network Location Wizard appears when a user first starts the Network and Sharing Center.
The Network Location Wizard provides a user with a choice between setting the default network
as Home, Work, or Public location. Unless your network is part of a domain, the default setting
for your network is Public location. If your network is not part of a domain, the Public location
setting is recommended.
If you are an administrator, you can turn off the Network Location Wizard, either for all users on a
machine or only for the current user, by creating a new registry key.
Following the procedure for creating the registry key
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\NewNetworkWindowOff disables the Network
Location Wizard for all users on the machine. The presence of this key disables the wizard; its
value does not matter. When the machine is connected to any new network and this key is
present, the wizard does not appear for any users using the machine.
To turn off the Network Location Wizard for all users on a machine
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Registry Editor opens.
3. On the Edit menu, click New, and then click Key.
4. Enter the following registry entry:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\NewNetworkWindowOff
Following the procedure for creating the registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows

NT\CurrentVersion\Network\NwCategoryWizard\Show disables the Network Location Wizard for
only the current user. In order to disable the wizard for the user, the key must be present and its
value set to 0. When the machine is connected to any new network and the key is present, the
wizard does not appear for that user. The wizard does not appear for other users on the machine,
however, unless they too have set the key for disabling the wizard.
To turn off the Network Location Wizard for a specific user only
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Registry Editor opens.
3. On the Edit menu, click New, and then click DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Enter the following entry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Network\NwCategoryWizard\Show set to 0
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Starting Network and Sharing Center
You can use the following methods to start Network and Sharing Center:
• Using Control Panel
• Using the Network Icon in the Notification Area
• At a Command Prompt
Start Network and Sharing Center by Using Control Panel
To start Network and Sharing Center by using Control Panel

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Do one of the following:
• If you use the Control Panel Home view, under the Network and
Internet section, click View network status and tasks.
• If you use the Classic View, click Network and Sharing Center.
Start Network and Sharing Center by Using the Notification Area
To start Network and Sharing Center from the notification area

1. Right-click the Network icon in the taskbar notification area ( ).
2. Click Network and Sharing Center.
Start Network and Sharing Center at a Command Prompt
To start Network and Sharing Center from a command prompt

1. At a command prompt, type the following command (it is not case sensitive):
control.exe /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter
2. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it
displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
Additional considerations
• Although a standard user can start the Network and Sharing Center and perform
some tasks, many configuration changes can only be made by an administrator or a
member of the Network Configuration Operators group. See the group membership
requirements documented in each procedure in this guide.
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See Also
Start the Network Connections Folder
Display the Network Map
Connect to a Remote Network
Disconnect from a Remote Network
Creating and Configuring Network Connections
Enable or Disable Sharing and Discovery
Customizing the Appearance of Discovered Networks
Display or Hide the Network Icon in the Notification Area
Enable or Disable Network Activity Animation in the Network Icon
Enable or Disable Notification of New Networks
Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet Connection

You can use this procedure to open the Network Connections folder. Network Connections allows
you to examine and configure each of the connections to the various networks to which your
computer is attached.
To open Network Connections

1. Start Network and Sharing Center.
2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage network connections.
• Although a standard user can start the Network Connections folder and perform
some tasks, many configuration changes can only be made by an administrator or a
member of the Network Configuration Operators group. See the group membership
requirements documented in each procedure in this guide.
See Also
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You can use this procedure to display the Network Map.
The Network Map allows you to see the devices on your local subnet, and how they are
connected to each other and to the Internet. The computer on which you generate the map is
displayed in the upper left corner. Other computers on your subnet are listed to the left.
Infrastructure devices, such as switches, hubs, and gateways to other networks are shown to the
right.
Any user account can be used to complete this procedure.
To display the Network Map

2. On the right side of the Status section, click View full map.
By default, the Network Map works only on a network with a location type set to Private. It does
not work on a Public or Domain location type networks, unless certain conditions are met. These
include enabling the Group Policy settings for Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD), installing
the LLTD Responder and excluding Print and File Sharing from Windows Firewall filtering.
For more information, see:
• Configuring the Network MapNetwork Map Does Not Display Computers Running
Windows XP (http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-
b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true)
See Also
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You can use this procedure to connect your computer to a remote network by using a saved
connection profile. After establishing the connection, you can access resources on the remote
network according the permissions granted to you by the administrator on that network.
Connections that appear in the Connect to a network page include:
• Wireless networks. Windows does not automatically connect your computer to a
wireless network until you configure the connection with any required security
information, and then specify that the network is to be connected automatically.
• Dial-up and VPN connections that you have defined. Windows connects to these
networks only when you specify the connection type. You can configure one of your dial-
up or VPN networks as a default auto-dial network.
• Connections created with the Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK).
These are administrator created and distributed connection profiles that can include
advanced security features and customization for a specific organizational network. For
more information about CMAK, see Connection Manager Administration Kit
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=55986) on the Microsoft Web site.
Connect to a remote network

You can use the following methods to connect to a remote network:
• Using the Windows interface
• Using a command prompt for a wireless network
• Using a command prompt for a dial-up connection
• Using a command prompt for a VPN connection
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Connect to a remote network by using the
Windows interface
To connect to a remote network by using the Windows interface
1. Right-click the Network icon ( ) in the notification area, and then click Connect to
a network.
2. Filter the list of connections to include only those of the type you want by
selecting the type from the Show list. You can select Wireless, Dial-up and VPN, or
All.
3. Select your connection in the list of available connections.
4. Click Connect.
5. If the connection you select requires additional information, such as a user ID
and password, or a Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) security key, Windows prompts you for the required information. After you
supply all required information, the connection is completed.
• You can also start the Connect to a network page by clicking Start, and then
clicking Connect To.
• If you just created the connection, you might need to click the Refresh button located
above and to the right of the list of available connections.
• If you are prompted for credentials, and you want to log on to a domain, type your
user name and the domain name in one of two ways:
• Your user principal name prefix (your user name) and your user principal
name suffix (your domain name), joined by the "at" symbol (@). For example,
user@sales.contoso.com.
• Your domain name and your user name, separated by the backslash (\)
character. For example, sales\user.
Note that the suffix in the first example is a fully-qualified Domain Name System (DNS)
domain name. Your administrator might have created an alternative suffix to simplify the
logon process. For example, creating a user principal name suffix of "contoso" allows the
same user to log on by using the much simpler user@contoso.com.
Instead of having to type your domain name, you can also configure your connection to
include your logon domain in the Connect ConnectionName dialog box, as follows:
a. Click Properties if the button is enabled.
b. On the Options tab, select the Include Windows logon domain check box.
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After connecting to a remote network, you might not be able to see all computers on your local
network. This is because after you connect, your remote connection becomes your default path
for network routing. Consequently, you see computers on the remote network, and you see other
computers on the same LAN segment to which your computer is connected. But you cannot
communicate by using computers on networks that were previously reached through a router on
your local LAN.
Additional references
• To create new connections that you can use in the Connect to a network page, see
Creating and Configuring Network Connections.
Connect to a remote network by using a command prompt

You can use the netsh command to connect to and disconnect from wireless networks for which
you have defined profiles. To create a wireless network connection profile, see Make a Wireless
Network Connection.
To connect to a wireless network by using a command prompt

• At a command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
netsh wlan connect profilename [ssid=ssid] [interface=placeholder]
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Parameter
Description
profilename
Specifies the profile name of the wireless
network connection. To see a list of the
currently available profiles, type:
Netsh wlan show profiles
ssid=ssid
Specifies the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of
the wireless network. This parameter is only
required if the profile contains more than one
SSID. The SSID is the identifier for the
wireless network to its clients. All networks
within range of each other must have unique
SSIDs, or else clients will have difficulty
connecting.
interface=interface
Specifies the interface to use to connect to
the wireless network. This parameter is only
required if more than one wireless network
adapter is available on the computer. To see
a list of the available interfaces, type:
Netsh wlan show interfaces
Formatting legend
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Format
Meaning
Italic
Information that the user must supply
Bold
Elements that the user must type exactly as
shown
Between brackets ([])

Optional items
• To open a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and
then click Command Prompt.
• For more information about the netsh command, see "Netsh Commands for Wireless
Local Area Network (wlan)" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81752.
• For more information about wireless networking, see "Windows Vista Wireless
Networking Evaluation Guide" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89052.
Connect to a dial-up network by using a command prompt

You can use the rasdial command to connect to and disconnect from dial-up connections to
remote networks for which you have defined profiles. For more information about creating a dial-
up network connection profile, see Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection.
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To connect to a dial-up network by using a command prompt
rasdial ProfileName [user name[password|*]] [/domain:domain]
[/phone:PhoneNumber] [/callback:CallbackNumber] [/phonebook:PhoneBookFile]
[/prefixsuffix]
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Parameter
Description
ProfileName
Specifies the profile
name of the remote
network connection.
user name[password|
*]
Specifies a user name
and password with
which to connect. If an
asterisk is used, the
user is prompted for
the password, but
Windows does not
display the characters
typed.
/domain:domain
Specifies the domain
in which the user
account is located.
/phone:PhoneNumber
Substitutes the
specified phone
number for the phone
number included in the
profile.
/callback:CallbackNu
mber
Substitutes the
specified callback
number for the
callback number
included in the profile.
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• To start a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and
• If you are using Connection Manager profiles that were created by using the
Connection Manager Administration Kit (CMAK), these profiles cannot be started from a
command prompt. CMAK profiles cannot be started from a command prompt because
specific features of a CMAK profile can require user interaction through a graphical
interface.
• To create new connections that you can use in the Connect to a Network page, see
• For more information about the rasdial command, see
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89065).
Connect to a VPN network by using a command prompt

You can use the rasdial command to connect to and disconnect from VPN connections to remote
networks for which you have defined profiles. For more information about creating a VPN
connection profile, see Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection.
To connect to a VPN by using a command prompt

rasdial ProfileName [user name [password|*]] [/domain:domain] [/phone:FQDNorIP]
[/phonebook:PhoneBookFile]
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Value
Description
ProfileName
Specifies the profile
name for the
connection to the
remote network.
user name[password|
*]
Specifies a user name
and password with
which to connect. If an
asterisk is used, the
user is prompted for
the password, but
Windows does not
display the characters
typed.
/domain:domain
Specifies the domain
in which the user
account is located.
/phone:FQDNorIP
Substitutes the
specified fully qualified
domain name or IP
address for the name
or address included
with the profile.
/phonebook:PhoneBo
okFile
Specifies the path to
the file containing the
profile. When you
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• To open a command prompt:
• On Windows Vista, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and
then click Command Prompt. You can also type cmd in the Start Search box.
• On Windows Server 2008, click Start, and then click Run.
• Connection profiles created with CMAK cannot be started at a command prompt.
Specific features of a CMAK profile can require interaction from the user through a
graphical interface.
• For more information about the rasdial command, see
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89066).
See Also

You can use this procedure to disconnect from a network to which your computer is currently
connected. This procedure can be used on any wireless network.
A wired LAN connection cannot be disconnected using this procedure. To disconnect a wired
connection, either unplug the network cable, or disable the network adapter. For more information
about disabling a network adapter, see Enable or Disable a Network Connection.
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Disconnecting from a remote network

You can use the following methods to disconnect from a remote network:
• Using the network icon in the notification area
• Using the Network and Sharing Center
• Using a command prompt with a wireless network
• Using a command prompt with a dial-up or VPN connection
Disconnect from a remote network by using the notification area
To disconnect a remote network by using the network icon in the notification area
1. Right-click the Network icon ( ) in the notification area.
2. Click Disconnect from, and then click the network from which you want to
disconnect. One of the following results occur:
• If the connection is to a wireless network, it is disconnected.
• If the connection is to a dial-up network, the modem hangs up.
• If the connection is to a VPN that was established separately over an
existing network connection, the VPN is disconnected but the underlying
network remains connected.
• If the connection is to a VPN that was established at the same time as
the underlying connection (such as a dial-up connection), then both the VPN
and the underlying connection are disconnected.
• A standard wired Ethernet connection cannot be disconnected by using this
procedure. To disconnect a wired connection, either unplug the network cable, or disable
the network adapter. For more information about disabling a network adapter, see Enable
or Disable a Plug and Play Device at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102028.
Disconnect from a remote network by using the Network and Sharing

Center
To disconnect a remote network by using the Network and Sharing Center

2. Connections are displayed under the name of the network to which they are
attached. There might be more than one connection to a specific network. In the
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right-hand column for the connection you want, click Disconnect. One of the
following results occur:
• If the connection is to a wireless network, it is disconnected.
• If the connection is to a dial-up network, the modem hangs up.
• If the connection is to a VPN that was established separately over an
existing network connection, the VPN is disconnected but the underlying
network remains connected.
• If the connection is to a VPN that was established at the same time as
the underlying connection (such as a dial-up connection), then both the VPN
and the underlying connection are disconnected.
• You can also start the Connect to a network page by clicking Start, and then
clicking Connect To.
• If you just created the connection, you might need to click the Refresh button just
above and on the right side of the list of available connections.
Disconnect from a wireless network by using a command prompt
To disconnect a wireless network by using a command prompt

netsh wlan disconnect [[interface=]interface]
Value Description
interface Specifies the interface whose current wireless

connection is to be disconnected. Not required
if you only have one wireless interface installed
on your computer.
Formatting legend
Format Meaning
Italic Information that the user must supply
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Format Meaning
Bold Elements that the user must type exactly as

shown
Between brackets ([]) Optional items
• To start a command prompt, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, and
• For more information about the netsh command, see "Netsh Commands for Wireless
Local Area Network (wlan)" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81752.
• For more information about wireless networking, see "Windows Vista Wireless
Networking Evaluation Guide" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89052.
Disconnect from a dial-up or VPN connection by using a command prompt
To disconnect a dial-up or VPN connection by using a command line

rasdialProfileName /disconnect
Value Description
ProfileName Specifies the profile name for the connection to

the remote network.
Formatting legend
Format Meaning
Italic Information that the user must supply
Bold Elements that the user must type exactly as

shown
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Format Meaning
Between brackets ([]) Optional items
• For more information about the rasdial command, see "Using Rasdial" at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89065.
See Also
Creating and Configuring Network

Connections
When you create a connection to a wireless, dial-up, broadband, or VPN network, Windows
stores the configuration in a connection profile. By default, these profiles are stored in the file
RASPhone.pbk found in the following folder:
%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Network\Connections\PBK
After you create a connection profile, you can then connect to that network as needed by using
any one of the connection techniques described in Connect to a Remote Network.
This section includes the following tasks for creating network connection profiles:
• View the List of Available Connections
• Creating New Network Connections
• Managing Your Network Connections
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• Configuring Network Protocols and Components
• Configuring Network Connections
• Configuring Incoming Connections
• Securing Network Connections
• Enable Connection Logging
• Installing and Configuring Modems and ISDN Adapters
See Also
View the List of Available Connections

The Network Connections folder allows you to view all defined network connections and their
current status.
With the Network Connections folder you can:
• See each connection displayed with a graphical icon that conveys status information
about that connection.
The icons included in the graphic are explained below in the section Icons used to represent
network connections.
• Query each currently active network connection for status.
• Configure the properties of each connection to change how they connect to their
remote networks.
• Any user account can be used to complete this procedure. Review the details in
"Additional considerations" in this topic.
When in the Network Connections folder, you can right-click any of the icons to:
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• Connect or Disconnect to a network. For more information see Connect to a
Remote Network.
• Specify a Default connection. The default connection is the one that Windows
attempts to start whenever it needs to access the network, and no connection is currently
active.
• Display the Status page for an active connection.
• Diagnose problems with an active connection.
• Display the Properties page to configure the connection.
• Rename a connection.
• Create a Copy of a connection.
To view the list of available network connections

• Start the Network Connections Folder.
Windows displays the Network Connections folder, with the networks organized by type.
• Standard users can view details about a connection, but you must be an
administrator to change configuration settings for a connection.
Icons used to represent network connections

Windows displays graphical representations of your available network connections. These icons
include elements that are layered on top of each other to convey status information about that
connection.
General Status
The basic icon indicates whether you network connection is currently active or not.
• The following icon is displayed when the connection is enabled and connected.
• The following icon is displayed when the connection is disabled or not connected.
Connection Type
These icons are added to the graphic for a connection based on its type of connection.
• Wired LAN
• Wireless network
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• Virtual private network (VPN)
• Dial-up network
• A network connection created with Connection Manager
• Bluetooth personal area network (PAN)
• Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Other status indicators

• On a wired LAN connection, this indicates that the network cable is disconnected or
broken. In the case of a wireless network adapter, it indicates that it is not currently
associated with an access point.
• Default network connection
• No modem is available for a dial-up connection
• Network bridge - indicates that one or more of the high speed network connections
are bridged through this computer.
See Also
Creating New Network Connections
Managing Your Network Connections
Configuring Network Connections
Configuring Incoming Connections
Configuring Network Protocols and Components
Securing Network Connections
Enable Connection Logging
Installing and Configuring Modems and ISDN Adapters
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Windows automatically installs and configures local area network (LAN) adapters. However there
are several other ways to connect to other networks. Windows supports direct LAN connections
as well as connections that are started only when required.
Before you can connect to a network, you must provide the required information for Windows to
successfully communicate and authenticate with the host that provides the access to the network.
To complete this task, you can perform the following procedures:
• Make a Local Area Network (LAN) Connection
• Make a Wireless Network Connection
• Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection
• Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection
• Make a Broadband Connection using PPPoE
See Also
Make a Local Area Network (LAN)

Connection
Typically, most computers running Windows are connected to a local area network. When you
start your computer, Windows automatically detects your network adapter and creates the LAN
connection, and starts it. Unlike other types of connections, you do not have to manually start a
LAN connection.
If more than one network adapter is installed in your computer, you can eliminate possible
confusion by renaming each connection to reflect the network to which it connects. For more
information, see Rename a Network Connection.
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• For information about installing a network adapter and its driver, see Installing,
Configuring, and Removing Devices and their Drivers [objective] in the Device
Management and Installation Operations Guide.
• To enable or disable a LAN connection, see Enable or Disable a Network
Connection.
• To view the status of a LAN connection, see View the Status of a Network
Connection.
• For information about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "IEEE 802.1X Authentication
for Wireless and Wired Connections" at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=73159.
• For information about protected IEEE 802.11 wireless access, see "Deployment of
Protected 802.11 Networks Using Microsoft Windows" at
• For information about using Group Policy with Windows Vista®, see "Active Directory
Schema Extensions for Windows Vista Wireless and Wired Group Policy Enhancements"
at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89080.
See Also
Make a Wireless Network Connection
Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection
Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection
Make a Broadband Connection using PPPoE

You can use this procedure to create a connection to a wireless network. Windows fully supports
wireless network adapters that conform to the standard network specifications, including
IEEE 802.11.
By default, a wireless network adapter is enabled when installed, and begins listening for wireless
networks within range. For security reasons, Windows does not automatically connect to any
wireless network when it is first discovered. You must use the procedure shown here to start a
connection. After a connection has been made, Windows can be configured to always
automatically connect whenever that network is in range.
Making a wireless network connection

You can make a connection to the following types of wireless networks:
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• To a network that is visible and in range
• To a network that is not visible
Make a connection to a wireless network that is visible and in range

Most wireless network access points can be configured to broadcast its Service Set Identifier
(SSID) or to not broadcast it. If a wireless access point is broadcasting, then Windows can
discover it, determine the security requirements, and if you choose, connect to it.
To connect to a network that is visible and in range

2. Click Connect to a network.
Windows displays the Connect to a network dialog box that lists all compatible wireless
networks within range. If the one you are looking for is not listed, you can click the
Refresh button in the upper right of the dialog box to try searching again. If there are
several network connections defined on your computer, or several wireless networks
within range, you might need to scroll up to see the network for which you are looking.
3. Select the network to which you want to connect, and click Connect.
4. If it is an unsecured network, that is a network not using Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), or another supported encryption protocol,
then Windows asks you to confirm that you want to connect to that network.
• Click Continue Anyway if you do want to connect.
• Click Connect to a different network to return to step 3.
5. If the network requires it, Windows prompts you for the security key needed to
complete the connection. Enter the key and click Connect.
6. Windows displays the confirmation message that you successfully connected to
the network, or if it could not connect, gives you the option to either Diagnose the
problem, or Connect to a different network.
Make a connection to a wireless network that is not visible

If a wireless network access point is not broadcasting its SSID, then Windows cannot display the
network in the list of networks within range. You can still connect to it by manually entering the
SSID and security information.
To connect to a network that is not visible

2. Click Connect to a network.
Your wireless network does not appear in the list, because its SSID is not being
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broadcast.
3. Click Set up a connection or network.
4. On the Choose a connection option page, select Manually connect to a
wireless network, and click Next.
Windows displays the Enter information for the wireless network you want to add
page.
5. In the Network name box, enter the SSID of the network.
6. From the Security type list, select the type of security used by the network.
7. From the Encryption type list, select the type of encryption used by the network.
The choices available in this list are determined by the selection you made in the
previous step.
8. If the security and encryption types you specified require it, the Security
key/Passphrase text box is enabled. Enter the key or phrase used by your network.
If you wish to see the key or phrase as you type it, click Display characters.
9. If you want your computer to connect to this network whenever it is within range,
then check Start this connection automatically.
10. If the network is not broadcasting its SSID, then you need to check Connect
even if the network is not broadcasting.
11. Click Next.
Windows indicates that it created your connection, and gives you the option to either start
the connection or to change the configuration settings for the connection.
For more information about wireless networking, see the following information:
• Wireless Networking in Windows Vista at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89054
• Windows Vista Wireless Networking Evaluation Guide at
• Connecting to Wireless Networks with Windows Vista at
See Also
Make a Local Area Network (LAN) Connection
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Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Connection
You can use this procedure to create a VPN connection to a remote network. A VPN connection is
a method for allowing a computer to access a secured remote network by using a non-secure
network, such as the Internet, that lies between them.
The remote network requires a VPN host computer with two network connections: one to the
public network and one on the secured network. Microsoft provides this functionality in the
Routing and Remote Access server role included with Windows Server.
The client computer on the Internet establishes a connection to the VPN host, and the two
computers encrypt all data transmitted between them. When the VPN host receives a packet from
the client, it decrypts the packet and then retransmits it on the secure network. Traffic from hosts
on the secured network to the client pass through the VPN host computer, which encrypts the
information before transmitting it to the client over the public network.
Making a VPN connection

You can use the following methods to make a VPN connection:
• Over a LAN connection and the Internet
• Over an existing dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection
Make a VPN connection over a LAN connection and the Internet
To make a VPN Connection over a LAN connection and the Internet

2. On the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or network.
3. In the list, select Connect to a workplace, and then click Next.
4. On the Choose a connection option page, click Set up a virtual private
network (VPN) connection, and then click Next.
5. On the How do you want to connect page, click Use my Internet Connection
(VPN).
6. In the Internet address text box, type the host name, IPv4 address, or IPv6
address of the remote VPN server.
7. In the Destination name text box, type the name for this connection that you
want displayed in Network and Sharing Center.
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8. If the remote VPN host supports smart card authentication, then select Use a
smart card.
9. If this connection can be used by any user on this computer, then select Allow
other people to use this connection.
10. If you do not want to connect right now, then select Don't connect now; just set
it up so I can connect later. If you leave this check box unselected, then the
computer attempts to complete the connection as soon as you finish configuring the
connection.
11. Click Next.
12. In the User name, Password, and Domain text boxes, enter the credentials that
grant you access to the remote network.
13. If you want the computer to remember these credentials and for each time you
connect, then select Remember this password.
14. Windows saves your network configuration so that it is available for use from the
Connect to menu.
15. Click Next.
One of the following results occur:
• If you did select the Don't connect now check box, then Windows
displays a page that indicates that your connection is ready to use. You can
use the connection by clicking the Connect to my workplace now link, or
click Close.
• If you did not select the Don't connect now check box, then Windows
immediately attempts to connect to the network.
• VPN connections are blocked by default by many software and hardware firewall
products. Make sure that any firewall software you run on this computer is configured to
allow VPN connections. Also, configure any firewall components on your network to allow
VPN traffic to pass through. For more information, see the documentation provided with
your firewall software or hardware device.
• To make the connection available to all users, you must be logged on as a member of
the Administrators group or the Network Configuration Operators group.
• You can create multiple VPN connections by copying them in the Network
Connections folder. You can then rename the connections and modify connection
settings. By doing so, you can easily create different connections to accommodate
multiple hosts, security options, and so on. For more information, see Create a Copy of a
Network Connection and Rename a Network Connection.
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Make a VPN connection over a dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection
Creating a VPN connection over a dial-up or PPPoE connection involves creating the dial-up or
PPPoE connection and VPN connection separately, and then configuring the VPN connection to
use the dial-up or PPPoE connection instead of the Internet.
When you follow this procedure, you still have two connections listed in the Network Connections
folder, but you only have to start the VPN connection. Windows starts the dial-up or PPPoE
connection for you first, and then establishes the VPN connection in addition to the dial-up or
PPPoE connection.
You might want to consider naming your VPN connection in a way that indicates to you that it will
start a dial-up or PPPoE connection.
To make a VPN connection over a dial-up or broadband PPPoE connection

1. Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection or Make a broadband connection
using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
2. Follow the procedure Make a VPN connection over a LAN connection and the
Internet above to create a VPN connection over the Internet.
3. After you have created both connections, open the Network Connections folder.
4. Right-click your VPN connection, and then click Properties.
5. In the First connect box, select Dial another connection first, and then select
your dial-up or PPPoE connection in the list.
6. Click OK.
See Also

You can use this procedure to create a dial-up networking connection that uses your modem or
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapter. Although an analog modem and a digital
ISDN adapter use very different technologies to transmit data, they are used in a similar way.
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To create a dial-up network connection by using a modem or ISDN adapter
2. In the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or a network.
3. Click Set up a dial-up connection, and click Next.
4. If you have more than one modem installed, click the modem you want to use for
this connection. If you want to use multiple device dialing, select one modem for now,
and after completing this procedure, see Enable Multiple Device Dialing.
5. In the Dial-up phone number text box, type the phone number for your Internet
service provider (ISP).
6. To configure the rules Windows uses to determine how to dial the number, click
Dialing Rules. For more information, see Changing How Windows Dials Phone
Numbers.
7. In the User name and Password text boxes, enter the user name and password
provided by your ISP. You can click Show characters to ensure that you type the
password correctly.
8. If you want Windows to save these credentials for each time you start this
connection, select the Remember this password check box.
9. Type a connection name.
The connection name will appear in the Network and Sharing Center when this
connection is active, and in the Network Connections folder.
10. If your computer is shared by two or more people who have their own user
accounts on your computer, you can allow them to use the connection by checking
the Allow other people to use this connection check box. If the User Account
Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and
then click Continue.
11. When you have finished entering all of the information, click Connect.
12. Windows attempts to connect and test your connection. If you do not want to
connect now, click Skip.
13. If the connection test is not completed or fails, you can diagnose the problem. If
you want to skip the test, click Set up the connection anyway.
14. Click Close.
15. The connection appears in the Network Connections folder.
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• In addition to configuring the dialing rules for your location, you might also have to
configure modem properties to correctly reach the dial tone for your location. For more
information, see Changing How Modems Initialize and Connect.
See Also

You can use this procedure to create a connection to the Internet through a cable or digital
subscriber line (DSL) modem that uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
To create a broadband PPPoE connection to the Internet

2. In the Tasks pane, click Set up a connection or network.
3. On the Choose a connection option page, select Connect to the Internet, and
then click Next.
4. If you already have another connection to the Internet active, the You are
already connected to the Internet page appears. Click Set up a new connection
anyway.
5. If the Do you want to use a connection that you already have page appears,
click No, create a new connection, and then click Next.
6. Click Broadband (PPPoE).
7. Type the User name and Password provided to you by your Internet service
provider (ISP). You can click Show characters to ensure that you type the password
correctly.
8. If you want Windows to save these credentials for each time you start this
connection, select the Remember this password check box.
9. Type a connection name.
The connection name will appear in the Network and Sharing Center when this
connection is active, and in the Network Connections folder.
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10. If your computer is shared by two or more people that have their own user
accounts on your computer, you can allow them to use the connection by selecting
the Allow other people to use this connection check box.
11. When you have finished entering all of the information, click Connect.
12. Windows attempts to connect and test your connection. If you do not want to
connect now, click Skip.
13. If the connection test is not completed or fails, you can diagnose the problem. If
you want to skip the test, click Set up the connection anyway.
14. Click Close.
The connection appears in the Network Connections folder. Your new connection is
automatically configured as your default network connection.
See Also

After you have created one or more network connections, you need to be able to manage them.
The Network and Sharing Center and Network Connections folder are the two programs you use
to copy, rename, enable and disable, or delete a network connection.
• Create a Copy of a Network Connection
• Rename a Network Connection
• Specify a Default Network Connection
• Enable or Disable a Network Connection
• View the Status of a Network Connection
• Delete a Network Connection
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See Also
Create a Copy of a Network Connection

You can use this procedure to make a copy of any of the network connections that you created.
Wired LAN and wireless network connections cannot be copied.
To copy a network connection

1. Start the Network Connections Folder.
2. Right-click the connection you want to copy, and then click Create copy.
The new connection appears in your Network Connections folder with the name Copy of
OriginalConnectionName, with all of the same configuration settings as the original
connection. You can now perform the following procedures:
• Rename a Network Connection
• Configuring Network Protocols and Components
See Also
Rename a Network Connection
Specify a Default Network Connection
Enable or Disable a Network Connection
View the Status of a Network Connection
Delete a Network Connection
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You can use this procedure to rename a network connection. Windows provides a default name
for automatically discovered and connected networks. For network connections that you create,
you specify the name when you first create them. In either case, you might want to rename a
connection at some time.
To rename a network connection

3. Right-click the connection you want to rename, and then click Rename.
• Standard users can rename connections that they create. To rename a connection
created by another user, or a connection created automatically by Windows, you must be
a member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators groups.
• A connection name cannot contain tabs or any of the following characters:
\ / : * ? < > |
See Also

You can use this procedure to specify one of your network connections as the default connection.
The default connection is started whenever Windows needs to communicate with another
computer on the network, and a connection is not currently available.
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Configuring a default network connection
You can use the following methods to configure a default network connection:
• Specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder
• Specify a default connection by using Internet Options
• Configure Windows to use a dial-up default connection
Specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder
To specify a default connection by using the Network Connections folder

3. Right-click the connection, and then click Set as default connection.
Windows adds a green checkmark icon to the graphic to indicate its default status.
Specify a default connection by using the Internet Options
To specify a default connection by using Internet Options

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click the Connections tab.
4. In the list box, select the connection you want to make the default, and the click
Set default.
Configure Windows to use a dial-up default connection
To configure Windows to use a dial-up default connection

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click the Connections tab.
4. Under the list box, select one of the following:
• Never dial a connection. Use this option when you do not want
Windows to ever automatically dial your default connection.
• Dial whenever a network connection is not present. If Windows
needs, but cannot find a usable connection, then it will offer to dial the default
connection for you.
• Always dial my default connection. Windows does not use any
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existing active connections unless it is your default connection. If the default
connection is not already connected, then Windows offers to connect using it.
5. If you have not already selected a default connection using one of the two
preceding procedures, then select one of your connections to be the default, and
then click Set default.
6. Whenever Windows attempts to connect automatically it displays the Dial-up
Connection dialog box, with your default connection selected in the Connect to list.
If you want Windows to always dial your default connection without prompting you
from now on, select the Connect automatically check box, and then click Connect.
• You can specify locations for which autodial does or does not work. For more
information, see Configure Autodial.
See Also

You can use this procedure to enable or disable a network connection. This only applies to
connections that are automatically active, such as LAN, wireless, and Bluetooth connections.
Membership in the local Administrators group, or equivalent, is the minimum required to
complete this procedure.
To enable or disable a network connection

3. Right-click the network connection.
• If the connection is currently disabled, you can click Enable.
• If the connection is currently enabled, you can click Disable.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to view the current status of your network connection. Information
available includes the type of connectivity (local or Internet) provided by both IPv4 and IPv6.
Basic connection status information includes:
• Basic connectivity information about both IPv4 and IPv6
• Whether the cable is currently plugged in or not
• How long the connection has been active
• The current connection speed
• The number of packets sent and received. The icon in the Activity section displays
properties about the connection. For more information about the icons used, see View the
List of Available Connections.
Additional information about the connection is available on the Network Connection Details tab.
This information includes:
• Domain Name Service (DNS) name assigned to this connection
• Description of the network adapter
• The media access control (MAC) address of the network adapter
• Whether the computer is using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or
manually configured IP addresses
• IPv4 and IPv6 configuration details, including address lease information, IP
addresses and subnet masks, default gateways, the DHCP server, DNS servers, and
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers
Viewing the status of a network connection

You can use the following methods to view the status of a network connection:
• View the basic status of the connection by using the Network and Sharing Center
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• View the basic status of the connection by using the Network Connections folder
• View additional details of the connection by using the Windows interface
• View details of the connection by using the command prompt
View the basic status of the connection by using the Network and Sharing
Center
To view the basic status of a connection by using the Network and Sharing Center
2. To the right of the Connection under your network, click View Status.
Windows displays the Connection Status page.
Viewing the basic status of the connection by using the Network

Connections folder
To view the basic status of a connection by using the Network Connections folder
2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage Network Connections.
3. Right-click the connection you want, and then click Status.
Windows displays the Connection Status page.
View additional details about the connection by using the Windows

interface
To view additional details of the connection by using the Windows interface

• On the Connection Status page described in either of the previous two
procedures, click the Details button.
Windows displays the Network Connection Details page.
Viewi details of the connection by using the command prompt
To view details of the connection by using the command prompt

ipconfig /all
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Value
Description
/all
Specifies that the command should return
detailed information about the connection
• Standard users can view the status of the network connection. To make any changes
you might need to be a member of the Administrators group or the Network Configuration
Operators group, depending on the change.
• For more information about the IPConfig command line tool, see link to help for
IPConfig.
See Also

You can use this procedure to delete network connections that you no longer need. Wired LAN
connections cannot be deleted by using this procedure. To delete a wired LAN connection, either
disable or uninstall the network adapter.
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Deleting network connections
You can use the following methods to delete a network connection:
• Delete a wireless network connection
• Delete a connection to a remote network
Delete a wireless network connection
To delete a wireless network connection

2. In the Tasks pane, click Manage wireless networks.
3. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Remove network.
4. In the Manage Wireless Networks - Warning dialog box, click OK.
The connection is removed from the list of wireless connections that you can view or
modify.
Delete a connection to a remote network
To delete a connection to a remote network

3. Right-click the connection you want to delete, and then click Delete.
4. In the Confirm Connection Delete dialog box, click OK.
The connection is removed from the list of available connections that you can view or
modify.
• A standard user can delete only a network connection that he or she created. To
delete a connection that is shared by multiple users, you must be a member of the
Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group.
See Also
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Dial-up and ISDN network connections must be configured to dial a sometimes complex string of
digits using a device that transmits your data across a phone line. The devices that interconnect
your computer with the public telephone system have unique configuration requirements. This
section documents some configuration procedures for network connections that are unique to
Dial-up and ISDN connections.
To complete this task, you can perform the procedures presented in these sections:
• Configure VPN Connection Authentication and Data Encryption
• Changing How Windows Dials Phone Numbers
• Configuring Dial-up Options
See Also
Configure VPN Connection Authentication

and Data Encryption
You can use this procedure to configure the security settings of a VPN connection.
Changing the security settings for your network connections can increase the protection provided
to your computer and the data going through the network connection to your computer. Use the
strongest security settings that both your local computer and the host to which you are connecting
can support. Check with the administrator of the remote network host to determine the settings
that are supported by that computer.
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To configure VPN connection authentication and data encryption settings
2. Right-click the VPN connection you want to configure, and then click Properties.
3. On the Security tab, perform one of the following options:
• To select preconfigured combinations of identity authentication methods
and data encryption requirements, click Typical (recommended settings),
and then in Validate my identity as follows, click a method to use for
validation.
The following table shows which selections are available.
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Identity validation setting
Description
Require secured
password
•
Require
data
encrypti
on
(discon
nect if
none) is
enabled
by
default
•
Automa
tically
use my
Window
s logon
name
and
passwo
rd (and
domain
if any) is
also
available
Use smart card

•
Require
data
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See Also
Changing How Windows Dials Phone Numbers
Configuring Dial-up Options
Changing How Windows Dials Phone

Numbers
When you run a program that requires Windows to connect using a dial-up modem, it needs the
complete phone number, as well as instructions about how to dial that number. Depending on
where you are dialing from, you might or might not need to dial a long distance access number or
the area code. You might be in a location that requires that you dial 9 (or some other number) to
access an outside line before you can dial the destination number. You might also need to access
the network of an alternative phone carrier.
Windows supports all of these features by providing:
• Locations. A location is associated with the place from which you are dialing. You
can create locations for your home, your work, or a location from which you always want
to use a calling card.
• Dialing rules. Rules specify how a specific phone number is dialed from a specific
location. For example, a rule might specify that from a specific location you must always
dial 9 first, in order to access an outside line.
• Area code rules. Area code rules specify how phone numbers are to be dialed from
your current area code into other area codes or within your area code.
• Calling cards. Calling cards allow you to enter the information required for Windows
to connect to a specific phone carrier, including identification information, such as an
account number and a personal identification number (PIN) that grants you access to that
network.
One important related item is configuring the modem properties to properly interact with the
phone system at your location. For more information, see Changing How Modems Initialize and
Connect.
• Create a New Dialing Location
• Change Dialing Properties for a Location
• Specify Area Code Rules
• Specify Numbers to Dial an Outside Line
• Create a New Calling Card
• Modify an Existing Calling Card
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• Use a Calling Card to Dial Long Distance
• Specify a Long Distance Carrier
See Also
Configure VPN Connection Authentication and Data Encryption
Create a New Dialing Location

You can use this procedure to define a new dialing location. A dialing location is specified by the
user before dialing a phone number, and is used by Windows to configure the phone number so
that it is dialed correctly.
To create a new dialing location

1. In Control Panel, click Hardware and Sound, and then click Phone and Modem
Options.
2. On the Dialing Rules tab, click New.
3. On the General tab, in Location name, type the name of the new location.
4. Specify the settings of your telephone line by providing additional information on
the General tab, the Area Code Rules tab, and the Calling Card tab.
• You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the
Properties page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use
dialing rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
See Also
Change Dialing Properties for a Location
Specify Area Code Rules
Specify Numbers to Dial an Outside Line
Create a New Calling Card
Modify an Existing Calling Card
Use a Calling Card to Dial Long Distance
Specify a Long Distance Carrier
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You can use this procedure to change the dialing rules associated with a location, including:
• How an outside line is accessed
• How a long-distance call is dialed
• How an international call is dialed
• How calls between the area code associated with the current dialing location and
another area code are dialed
• Whether to use a calling card to place the call through an alternative carrier
Remember to configure the modem to work correctly with the phone system at your location. For
more information, see Changing How Modems Initialize and Connect.
To change dialing properties for a location

Options.
2. On the Dialing Rules tab, click the location to modify, and then click Edit.
3. Click a tab to make changes to:
• General settings. See Specify Numbers to Dial an Outside Line.
• Area Code Rules. See Specify Area Code Rules.
• Calling Card. See Create a New Calling Card.
• You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties
page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing
rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
See Also
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You can use this procedure to configure rules that determine how phone numbers are dialed from
within a specific area code. Area code rules enable you to change the dialing patterns for calls to
numbers in the same country or region. The default area code rule for numbers in another area
code often requires the program to dial a country code, the area or city code, and then the phone
number. For numbers in the same area code, the program dials only the local phone number.
To specify an area code rule

Options.
2. On the Dialing Rules tab, click the location you want to modify, and then click
Edit.
To create a new location, click New.
3. Click the Area Code Rules tab, and then perform one of the following options:
• To add a new area code rule, click New.
• To edit an existing rule, click the rule and then click Edit.
4. In Area code, enter the area or city code.
5. In Prefixes, select one of the following options:
• To apply the rule to all prefixes in the area code, select the Include all
the prefixes within this area code check box.
• To apply the rule to specific prefixes, select the Include only the
prefixes in the list below check box, click Add, enter one or more prefixes,
and then click OK.
6. In Rules, select one or both of the following options:
• To dial a number before the phone numbers that contain these prefixes,
select the Dial check box, and then type the digits to dial.
• To dial the area code before the phone number, select the Include the
area code check box.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to configure the digits that have to be dialed to reach an outside line.
This is commonly used to insert an '8' or '9' before the phone number when dialed on a private
phone system, such as in a hotel or a place of business.
To specify numbers to dial an outside line

Options.
Edit.
Alternatively, to create a new location, click New.
3. On the General tab, in Dialing rules, type the numbers required to reach an
outside line for local and long distance calls.
• You can also access the Phone and Modem Options dialog box from the Properties
page of any of your dial-up connections. On the General tab, select the Use dialing
rules check box, and then click Dialing Rules.
• Do not use this procedure to specify the numbers required before dialing to a
different city, area, or country/region, such as 1, 0, 00, or 011. The numbers specified
here are to dial local or long distance calls from within a private branch exchange (PBX),
such as used by a company or other organization.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to create a new calling card. A calling card is used to specify the
additional numbers required to access the network of another phone carrier, identify your account
on that network, and provide your personal identification number (PIN) to provide security.
To create a new calling card

Options.
Edit.
3. On the Calling Card tab, click New.
4. On the General tab, type the value for the following settings:
• Calling card name: The name you use to identify the card.
• Account number: The account number provided by the calling card
company for the calling card. For some calling cards this is the home or
business phone number associated with the account.
• Personal Identification Number (PIN): Any personal number required
to secure your account against unauthorized use. Often a four digit number,
this is usually dialed after the account number when you place a call. Some
calling cards do not use a PIN.
5. On each of the Long Distance, International and Local Calls tabs, type the
phone number that is required to access the corresponding service. Include all the
digits you need to dial after you access an outside line:
• On the Long Distance tab, Access number for long distance calls is
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the phone number required to access the calling card service for domestic
long distance calls.
• On the International tab, Access number for international calls is the
phone number required to access the calling card service for international
long distance calls.
• On the Local Calls tab, Access number for local calls is the phone
number required to access the calling card service for local calls. Leave this
blank to dial local numbers without using the calling card.
6. On each of the Long Distance, International and Local Calls tabs, in Calling
card dialing steps, click the following buttons to add it as a specific step needed to
complete a call:
• Access Number: The number to access the calling card company. This
will dial the access number entered at the top of the tab.
• Account Number: The account number that identifies your account,
which was entered on the General tab.
• PIN: Your personal identification number, which was entered on the
General tab, usually dialed immediately after the account number.
• Destination Number: The country/region code, area code, and phone
number.
• Wait for Prompt: Pauses dialing for a dial tone, voice message, or time
interval.
• Specify Digits: Any sequence of the digits 0-9, *, and #.
7. To reposition any step in the order of calling card dialing steps, click the step, and
then click Move Up or Move Down.
Important
When you enter a calling card PIN number, this number is displayed in plaintext.
Therefore, to enhance security, type this number in a private location whenever possible.
If you are not in a private location, take care to ensure that this number is not exposed to
another user.
• If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number default steps to the Calling
card dialing steps and the corresponding field is blank, the program will prompt you to
enter the missing value when you click OK or Apply.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to change the rules associated with an existing calling card.
To modify an existing calling card

Options.
Edit.
3. On the Calling Card tab, click the card type you want to modify, and then click
Edit.
4. Click the General tab to change the calling card name, number, or your personal
identification number (PIN).
5. Click the Long Distance, International, or Local Calls tab to change the access
number or dialing steps for the corresponding type of call.
Important
When you enter a calling card PIN number, this number is displayed in plaintext.
Therefore, to enhance security, type this number in a private location whenever possible.
If you are not in a private location, make sure that this number is not exposed to another
user.
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• If you add Access Number, PIN, or Account Number to the Calling card dialing
steps and the corresponding field is blank, Windows prompts you to enter the missing
value when you click OK or Apply.
See Also

You can use this procedure to configure your computer to use a calling card to dial a long
distance phone number. Calling cards identify the phone carrier you want to use, along with
credentials that authorize your use of the specified phone carrier network.
To use a calling card to dial long distance

Options.
Edit.
3. On the Calling Card tab, click the calling card you want to use.
• To perform this procedure, you must be the user who created the calling card.
• If you use more than one calling card, you can create a different location for each
one. Telephony programs typically allow you to change the location before dialing.
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• If you dial digits to access a long distance carrier (a long distance operator), you can
use a calling card to specify the dialing sequence. When you create the calling card for a
long distance carrier, create a unique location to go with it.
See Also

You can use this procedure to configure Windows to always dial your chosen long distance
carrier, rather than using the default carrier, for specified types of phone calls.
To specify a long distance carrier

Options.
2. On the Dialing Rules tab, click New.
3. On the General tab, type a Location name to identify the long distance carrier,
and specify the Country/region, Area code, and any Dialing rules.
4. On the Calling Card tab, click New, and then on the General tab, in Calling
card name, type a name to identify the calling card, such as the name of the long
distance carrier.
5. On the Long Distance tab and the International tab, in the access number box,
type the number for the corresponding long distance carrier.
6. On the Long Distance tab and the International tab, in Calling card dialing
steps, click Access Number, and then complete the additional steps required by
your carrier for dialing long distance and international calls.
7. On the Local Calls tab, leave Access number for local calls blank, unless an
access number is required, and then in Calling card dialing steps, enter the steps
for dialing local calls.
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To dial only the local phone number, click Destination Number, and clear the Dial the
area code check box.
8. Click OK to save the new calling card.
9. On the Calling Card tab, in Card Types, make sure that the new calling card is
selected to be used with the location you want, and then click OK.
10. Under Locations, leave this location selected if you want this to be the default
long distance carrier for Windows, and then click OK.
• This procedure specifies long distance carrier (also called the long distance operator)
numbers required for domestic or international long distance calling. This procedure is
not normally required to use the default domestic and international long distance
operators for a country/region. The country/region selection for a location normally
enables programs to use the default numbers.
• The location selected on the Dialing Rules tab of Phone and Modem Options is the
default location for dialing. If you create more than one location, some Windows allow
you to choose a different location before dialing.
See Also

Windows supports a variety of additional options that add more flexibility to your dial-up network
connections.
• Configure Client Callback Options
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• Configure Autodial
• Enable Multiple Device Dialing
• Configure Phone Number Modifiers
• Configure Redial Options
• Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect
• Assign Multiple Phone Numbers to a Connection
• Enable Operator Assisted Calls or Manual Dialing
• Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service
See Also
Configure VPN Connection Authentication and Data Encryption
Changing How Windows Dials Phone Numbers
Configure Client Callback Options

You can use this procedure to configure a remote access server to disconnect and then call you
back to reestablish the connection from the server to you. This transfers the bulk of any phone
charges to the remote access server, by having the remote access server dial back to your
location after you initially connect. It also improves security when the remote access server is
configured to call back only approved call back numbers.
To configure callback options on a network connection

2. Press ALT to display the menu bar.
3. On the Advanced menu, click Remote Access Preferences.
4. On the Callback tab, do one of the following:
• If you do not want to use callback, click No callback.
• If you want to decide whether to use callback at the time you connect,
click Ask me during dialing when the server offers.
• If you want to use callback every time, click Always call me back at the
number(s) below, and then select the modem or device you want to be
called back.
If Phone number is blank for the device you have selected, click Edit, and then type
the number.
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If you want to remove a modem or device from the list of possible callback devices,
click the modem or device, and then click Delete.
• Your system administrator can override any callback settings that you configure.
Through server settings, the administrator can deny the use of callback, allow you to set
callback options, or require callback to a particular number.
• To use callback, Link Control Protocol (LCP) extensions must be enabled. For more
information, see Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in PPP.
See Also
Configure Autodial
Enable Multiple Device Dialing
Configure Phone Number Modifiers
Configure Redial Options
Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect
Assign Multiple Phone Numbers to a Connection
Enable Operator Assisted Calls or Manual Dialing
Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service
Configure Autodial
You can use this procedure to configure the locations from which your computer automatically
dials a default network connection when a network resource is requested, and no connection to a
network is currently active.
The network connection that is started is the one identified as your 'default' network connection.
In the Network Connections folder, the default connection is identified by a checkmark in a green
circle. To set a default connection, see Specify a Default Network Connection.
To configure autodial
1. Start the Network Connections Folder
4. On the Autodial tab, select the check box next to the location you want to enable
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autodial, and then click OK.
• Autodial is enabled by default in Windows Vista.
• For example, if you have multiple dialing locations defined and you do not want to
autodial from the location "Home," but you do from all other locations, clear the check box
next to "Home," and then check all others.
• Specify a Default Network Connection
• Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service
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You can use this procedure to configure your computer to use multiple modems or ISDN links to
connect to a remote network. Doing so combines multiple physical links, which increases the
aggregate bandwidth of your connection. Windows can also dynamically dial and drop multilinked
lines as bandwidth demands rise and fall, keeping your performance at the level you want, while
minimizing your phone costs.
To enable multiple device dialing

2. Right-click the connection on which you want to enable the dialing of multiple
devices, and then click Properties.
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3. On the General tab, under Connect using, select the check box next to each
modem you want to include in the connection.
4. Clear the Dial only first available device check box.
• If you want to dial only the first available device, click Dial only first
available device.
• If you want to use all of your devices, click Dial all devices.
• If you want to dynamically dial and hang up devices as needed, click Dial
devices only as needed, and then click Configure.
In Automatic dialing, click the Activity at least percentage and Duration at least
time you want to set. Another line is dialed when connection activity reaches this level
for the amount of time that you specify.
In Automatic hangup, click the Activity no more than percentage and Duration at
least time you want to set. A device is disconnected when connection activity
decreases to this level for at least the amount of time that you specify.
• If you selected Dial devices only as needed, the last multilinked device ignores the
Automatic hangup setting, and a 20-minute time-out is used for the last device.
• If you use multiple devices to dial a server that requires callback, then only one of
your multilinked devices is called back. This is because only one number is stored in a
user account. Therefore, only one device connects and all other devices fail to complete
the connection, and your connection loses multilink functionality.
You can avoid this problem if the multilinked phone book entry is an ISDN with two channels
that have the same phone number.
• Multiple device dialing is available only if multiple adapters are available on the
computer.
• If you select Dial all devices, dropped links in the multilinked bundle are not
automatically reinitialized. You can force links to reinitialize by selecting Dial devices
only as needed, then Configure, and then setting easily achieved Automatic dialing
conditions which cause another line to be dialed. For example, set Activity at least to 1
percent and Duration at least to 3 seconds.
• Using Multiple Ports
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See Also
Configure Autodial

You can use this procedure to insert special characters into dialing commands to force dialing
behaviors you need to successfully complete your calls.
To configure phone number modifiers

2. Right-click the dial-up connection you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the General tab, modify the phone number by using one or more characters
from the following list.
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Character
Function
, (comma)
Pauses briefly (two seconds for most
modems) before continuing.
P
Switches from touch-tone to pulse/rotary
dialing.
T
Switches from pulse/rotary to touch-tone
dialing.
$
Waits for a calling card prompt tone.
For example, when you dial in from a hotel room, you might have to add 9 to the number you
are calling to get an outside line. Your number might look similar to the following number:
9,555-0100
The comma after the 9 gives a pause long enough to get an outside line before continuing to
dial the full number.
• By selecting the Use dialing rules check box, and then clicking Dialing Rules, you
can create a Location for which specific dialing rules automatically apply. For example, if
you frequently connect from home and need to disable call waiting, you can create a
location for use from home that automatically dials the code to disable call waiting before
the connection call is placed.
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• If you see unfamiliar characters being dialed before your number, check to make sure
the Use dialing rules check box is not selected, or ensure that the location selected is
relevant to the location from which you are dialing. If an incorrect location is selected, a
location may be enforcing a dialing rule that you do not need. For example, a location
might be selected that always dials 1 to accommodate long distance dialing.
See Also
Configure Autodial

You can use this procedure to configure how Windows attempts to redial phone calls that are not
successfully completed. You can configure how many times and how frequently Windows
attempts until it succeeds, and whether Windows automatically tries to reconnect if the
connection is dropped.
To configure redial options

Properties.
3. On the Options tab, in Redialing options, click the arrows to set the number of
times the dial-up connection is automatically redialed if the first attempt to connect
fails.
4. In Time between redial attempts, click the down arrow to set the amount of time
to pause between the end of one attempt and the beginning of another.
5. If you want the connection to automatically redial if the line is dropped, select the
Redial if line is dropped check box.
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• The Time between redial attempts pause lets the device reset itself before
redialing. The default is one minute. If that is not enough time, increase this setting. You
can also experiment with shorter times, but if you make the pause too short, the device
does not have time to reset itself.
• If you are using Internet Explorer, the default browser settings for dial-up connections
might conflict with these redial options.
See Also
Configure Autodial

You can use this procedure to configure how long Windows will allow a dial-up connection to
remain idle before it disconnects the call.
To configure the idle time before disconnect

Properties.
3. On the Options tab, in Redialing options, set Idle time before hanging up to
the amount of idle time you want to allow before the client hangs up a connection.
• Keep in mind that the remote access server might also have a disconnect timer. If
Idle time before hanging up is set to a high time-out number, there is no guarantee that
the connection will not disconnect before the time passes. This is because the server
might disconnect you before the time set here.
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See Also
Configure Autodial
Assign Multiple Phone Numbers to a

Connection
You can use this procedure to assign multiple phone numbers to a dial-up network connection.
Sometimes the network to which you are calling has multiple access points in your city, and it
could also have access points in other nearby cities. You can assign all or several of the available
phone numbers to the connection, and establish the order in which you want Windows to try
them. If the first one does not connect successfully for any reason, Windows then tries the next
connection in order, and continues down the list until a successful connection is made.
To assign multiple phone numbers to a connection

2. Right-click the dial-up connection to which you want to assign multiple phone
numbers, and then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, in the Phone number section, click Alternates.
4. If you want the connection to attempt a different phone number when the first
number in the list is not successful, select the If number fails, try next number
check box.
5. If you want the connection to move the first successful phone number to the top
of the list under Phone numbers and use it on the next connection attempt, click
Move successful number to top of list. This option has the effect of sorting the
numbers to help reduce the time it takes to connect successfully.
6. To add a new phone number to the list, click Add, and then in Phone number,
type the phone number. If you want the connection to use established area code and
dialing rules, select the Use dialing rules check box. Click OK when you finish
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typing the number.
7. If you want to change the order of phone numbers, under Phone numbers,
select a phone number, and then click the Up or Down arrow button until the phone
numbers are arranged in the order you want.
8. If you want to remove a phone number, under Phone numbers, click the phone
number, and then click Delete.
See Also
Configure Autodial
Enable Operator Assisted Calls or Manual

Dialing
You can use this procedure to configure your computer to allow you to manually dial a number, or
to give you an opportunity to call an operator and have the call dialed for you.
To enable operator assisted calls or manual dialing

2. Press ALT to display the menu bar, and then on the Advanced menu, click
Operator-Assisted Dialing.
3. Double-click the connection you want to dial.
4. Pick up the telephone handset, and then dial the number or ask the operator to
dial it for you.
The number assigned to the entry is displayed in the dialog box for easy reference.
5. Immediately after you have finished dialing, click Dial.
6. Hang up the handset only after the modem takes control of the line, which is
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typically signaled by a click followed by silence.
7. It is always safe to replace the handset after Network Connections begins
verifying your user name and password. The status message will remind you of this.
• If operator-assisted dialing is enabled, a check mark appears next to Operator-
Assisted Dialing on the Advanced menu.
See Also
Configure Autodial
Start the Remote Access Auto Connection

Manager Service
You can use this procedure to start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service. This
service connects your default network connection whenever a program requests a remote DNS
address or NetBIOS name, and a connection is not currently active to support the request.
To start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager service

1. Open Computer Management.
2. In the console tree, expand Computer Management (Local), expand Services
and Applications, and then click Services.
3. In the details pane, right-click Remote Access Auto Connection Manager, and
then click Start.
In the Status column, Started appears.
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• To open Computer Management, click Start, right-click Computer, and then click
Manage. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it
See Also
Configure Autodial

In addition to allowing you to dial out from your computer to connect to another computer or
network, Windows also allows you to dial-in to your computer from another location over a
modem connection.
Windows Vista supports two types of incoming connections. You can configure your computer to
support incoming connection through a modem or through a virtual private network (VPN) over
the Internet.
To complete this task, perform the following procedures:
1. Accept Incoming Network Connections
2. Grant Incoming Connections Access Rights to Your Computer
3. Configure an Incoming Connection to Use TCP/IP
4. Configure an Incoming Connection to Use Callback
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Accept Incoming Network Connections

You can use this procedure to enable incoming dial-up or VPN connections to your computer.
To accept incoming network connections

2. Press ALT to display the menu bar, and then on the File menu, click New
Incoming Connection.
4. On the Who may connect to this computer? page, select the users to whom
you want to grant access to your computer.
5. On the How will people connect? page, select one or both of the following
options:
• Through the Internet. This allows remote computers that are also
attached to the Internet to establish a connection to your computer by using a
VPN.
• Through a dial-up modem. Also, select the modem or modems you
want to use.
6. Select the Networking software you want to support by using this dial-up
connection. If a protocol has configurable options, you can click Properties to
configure the protocol to meet your requirements. For more information, see
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use TCP/IP.
7. When you are done configuring the protocols, click Next.
Windows displays a list of the users that now have incoming access to this computer.
8. Click Close.
• You can only have one incoming network configuration at a time. If you use the New
Incoming Connection menu to try to create a new one, Windows instead reconfigures
your existing incoming connection.
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• For large numbers of incoming connections on a server that operates as part of a
distributed network or as a domain controller, use Routing and Remote Access to create
a remote access server.
• If your incoming connection and fax service have problems working together (for
example, you cannot receive incoming connection calls on a device enabled to receive
faxes), the modem might not support adaptive answer. Check your modem
documentation to verify that you need to disable Fax Receive for that device to accept
incoming connections.
See Also
Grant Incoming Connections Access Rights to Your Computer
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use TCP/IP
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use Callback
Grant Incoming Connections Access Rights

to Your Computer
You can use this procedure to determine which user accounts defined on your computer can
access it from a remote computer by using the dial-in network connection.
To grant incoming connections access rights to your computer

2. Right-click Incoming Connections, and then click Properties.
4. On the General tab, do one or more of the following:
• In Devices, click the check boxes next to the devices by which incoming
connections can connect.
• If you have more than one device selected, and you want to enable
multilink dialing, select the Enable multilink check box.
• If you want to enable others to make private connections to your
computer by tunneling through the Internet or other network, select the Allow
others to make private connections to my computer by tunneling
through the Internet or other network check box.
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5. On the Users tab, do one or more of the following:
• If you want to allow a user to connect, select the check box next to the
specific user name.
• If you want to revoke the right of a user to connect, clear the check box
next to the name of a user.
• To create a new user and grant them access to connect, click New.
• To remove a user, click Delete.
• To modify the name of a user, their password, or callback options, click
Properties.
• If you want directly connected devices to connect without providing a
password, select the Always allow directly connected devices such as
handheld computers to connect without providing a password check
box.
6. On the Networking tab, do one or more of the following:
• If you want to enable a network component, in Network components,
select the check box next to the component name.
• If you want to disable a network component, in Network components,
clear the check box next to the component name.
• To add a network component, click Install.
• To remove a network component, click Uninstall.
• To configure a network component, click Properties.
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Configure an Incoming Connection to Use

TCP/IP
You can use this procedure to configure how Windows assigns TCP/IP addresses to remote
computers that attach to your computer by using an incoming dial-up or VPN connection. You can
configure your computer to:
• Assign an IP address to the remote computer by using the DHCP server on your
network (IPv4 only).
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• Assign an IP address from a static pool of addresses (IPv4) or a range of prefixes
(IPv6).
• Allow the client computer to assign its own address (IPv4 only).
In addition, you can limit access from the remote computer to only resources available on the
host computer, or to any resource accessible through the network connections of a host
computer.
You can use the following methods to configure an incoming connection:
• Using IP version 4
• Using IP version 6
Configure an incoming connection to use IPv4

To configure an incoming connection to use IPv4
3. On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then
click Properties.
4. If you want incoming users to be able to access the local area network on which
the dial-up host computer resides, select the Allow callers to access my local area
network check box.
• If you want to automatically assign a TCP/IP address to the incoming
computer, select the Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP
check box.
• If you want to specify a TCP/IP address for the incoming computer, click
Specify TCP/IP addresses, and do the following:
In From, type the starting IP address.
In To, type the ending IP address.
Based on the addresses you type in From and To, the number of addresses that are
allocated is displayed in Total. The starting and ending IP addresses that you choose
depend on the originating address space and the number of addresses needed.
For more information on defining IP addresses for incoming connections, see
Planning TCP/IP Addressing [Preliminary].
6. If you want incoming connections to be able to use a self-defined TCP/IP
address, select the Allow calling computer to specify its own IP address check
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box.
7. Click OK to save your changes.
• Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to effectively manage IP addresses. The
closest matching subnet is calculated for the range that you specified in From and To.
The range of addresses in the closest matching subnet might exceed the range that you
specified. Unless the addresses specified in From and To are subnet boundaries, the
range based on the calculated subnet will be larger than the range that you specified. To
avoid this, specify a range that falls on subnet boundaries. For example, if you are using
the 10.0.0.0 private network ID for your intranet, a range that falls on subnet boundaries
is 10.0.1.168 to 10.0.1.175. Or, if you are using the 192.168.0.0 private network ID for
your intranet, a range that falls on subnet boundaries is 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255.
• If you select Allow callers to access my local area network or Allow calling
computer to specify its own IP address, these changes take effect immediately.
• If you select Assign TCP/IP addresses automatically using DHCP, but there is no
DHCP server available, random addresses from the range 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254 are assigned.
Configure an incoming connection to use IPv6
To configure an incoming connection to use IPv6

click Properties.
4. If you want incoming users to be able to access the local area network on which
the dial-up host computer resides, select the Allow callers to access my local area
network check box, and then select the network adapter to be used to access the
local area network in the Private Adapter list.
5. Type the IPv6 network address prefix for your network in the From box.
For more TCP/IPv6 information, see:
• Operating TCP/IP [Preliminary]
• Getting Started with TCP/IP [Preliminary]
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• IP Version 6 Support at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=89069
See Also
Configure an Incoming Connection to Use

Callback
You can use this procedure to configure your dial-up host computer to automatically call back the
calling computer when it attempts to connect.
This allows the host computer to be responsible for any phone charges incurred, and also can
provide a level of security when you limit the phone numbers to which Windows will call back a
client computer.
To configure an incoming connection to use callback

3. On the Users tab, click the user for which you want to configure callback, and
then click Properties.
4. On the Callback tab, do one of the following:
• If you do not want to use callback for incoming connections, click Do not
allow callback.
• If you want to give incoming connections the option of setting a specific
callback number, click Allow the caller to set the callback number.
• If you want to consistently use the same callback number, click Always
use the following callback number, and then type the number.
• Using a preset callback number provides some additional security because a user
can only successfully complete the connection if the call is made from the specified
phone number. That security comes at the cost of flexibility however, and is not a useful
option for users who travel to different locations.
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See Also
Configuring Network Protocols and

Components
All of your network connections have some settings in common, no matter what type of network
they connect to. The procedures in this task enable you to choose and configure which network
components are installed, which are used by each connection, and the order in which they are
accessed.
• Configure TCP/IP Settings
• Install Additional Network Protocols or Components
• Remove a Network Protocol or Component
• Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or Component
• Modify the Protocol Bindings Order
• Modify the Network Provider Order
• Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks
• Configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
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Configure TCP/IP Settings
You can use this procedure to configure the TCP/IP settings for each of your network
connections.
Each connection can be configured to use IPv4 or IPv6, or both. The procedures in this topic
show you how to configure each.
You can use the following methods to configure TCP/IP settings:
• Using IP Version 4
• Using IP Version 6
Configure TCP/IP settings for IPv4
To configure TCP/IPv4
2. Right-click the connection you want to configure, and then click Properties.
• If the connection is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This
connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
• If the connection is a dial-up, VPN, or broadband connection, on the
Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
• If the connection is an incoming connection, see Configure an Incoming
Connection to Use TCP/IP.
• If you want IP settings to be assigned automatically, click Obtain an IP
address automatically, and then click OK.
• If you want to specify an IPv4 address or a Domain Name Service (DNS)
server address, do the following:
Click Use the following IP address, and then in IP address, type the IP address,
and an appropriate subnet mask and default gateway address.
Click Use the following DNS server addresses, and then in Preferred DNS server
and Alternate DNS server, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS
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servers.
6. To configure DNS, Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), and IP settings, click
Advanced.
7. On a local area connection, selecting the Obtain an IP address automatically
option enables the Alternate Configuration tab. Use this to enter alternate IP
settings if your computer is used on more than one network. To configure DNS,
WINS, and IP settings, click User configured on the Alternate Configuration tab.
• Use automated IP settings (DHCP) whenever possible for all connections because
they eliminate the need to configure settings such as IP address, DNS server address,
and WINS server address.
• The Alternate Configuration settings specify a second set of IP settings that are
used when a DHCP server is not available. This is very useful for portable computer
users who often switch between two different network environments such as DHCP and
static IP network environments.
Configure an TCP/IP settings for IPv6
To configure TCP/IPv6
2. Right-click the connection you want to configure, and then click Properties.
• On a LAN, wireless, VPN, or dial-up connection, on the Networking tab,
in This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol
Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.
• If the connection is an incoming connection, see Configure an Incoming
Connection to Use TCP/IP.
• If you want IP settings to be assigned automatically, click Obtain an IPv6
address automatically, and then click OK.
• If you want to specify an IPv6 address or a DNS server address, do the
following:
Click Use the following IPv6 address, and then in IPv6 address, type the IP
address, and an appropriate prefix length and default gateway address.
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Click Use the following DNS server addresses, and then in Preferred DNS server
and Alternate DNS server, type the addresses of the primary and secondary DNS
servers.
6. To configure advanced IPv6 and DNS settings, click Advanced.
• Use automated IP settings (DHCP) whenever possible for all connections because
they eliminate the need to configure settings such as IP address, DNS server address,
and WINS server address.
• For more information about IPv6, see "IP Version 6 Support" at
See Also
Install Additional Network Protocols or Components
Remove a Network Protocol or Component
Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or Component
Modify the Protocol Bindings Order
Modify the Network Provider Order
Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks
Configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Install Additional Network Protocols or

Components
You can use this procedure to install additional networking components to Windows. Those
components can be new clients, services, or protocols that are associated with one or more of
your network connections.
By default, all of the clients, services, and protocols included with Windows that can be
associated with a connection are already installed. Use this procedure if you have a third-party
component that you want to add. If you removed a component from a connection, then you can
use this procedure to reinstall it to the connection.
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To install an additional protocol or component
3. Right-click your connection, and then click Properties.
4. Click the Networking tab.
5. Click Install.
7. In the Select Network Feature Type dialog box, select Client, Service, or
Protocol, and then click Add.
• If the component is in the list, select it, and then click OK.
• Otherwise, click Have Disk.
9. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the installation.
• After you add a new protocol or component, it is automatically available for every
network connection. Configure each connection to only use those protocols and
components required by that component. For more information, see Enable or Disable a
Network Protocol or Component.
• Network protocols and components that were designed for earlier versions of
Windows might not run successfully in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. Check
with the software component vendor to ensure that it is compatible before installing it.
See Also
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Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or
Component
You can use this procedure to enable or disable a network protocol or component on a specific
network connection.
Network performance is enhanced and network traffic is reduced when only the required
protocols and clients are enabled. If your computer encounters a problem with a network or dial-
up connection, it attempts to establish connectivity by using every network protocol that is
installed and enabled. By only enabling the protocols that your computer can use, the operating
system does not attempt to connect by using protocols it cannot use, and returns status
information to you more efficiently.
To enable or disable a network protocol or component

2. Right-click the connection for which you want to enable or disable a network
protocol or component, and then click Properties.
• If this is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection
uses the following items, select the check box next to the component you
want to enable it, or clear the check box to disable it.
• If this is a dial-up or VPN connection, on the Networking tab, in This
connection uses the following items, select the check box next to the
component you want to enable it, or clear the check box to disable it.
• If this is an incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Network
components, select the check box next to the component you want to
enable it, or clear the check box to disable it.
• If you no longer need a protocol or component on any of your connections, you can
uninstall the protocol or component completely. For more information, see Remove a
Network Protocol or Component.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to remove a network component that you no longer need.
To open Network Connections

2. Right-click the connection from which you want to remove a network component,
and then click Properties.
• If this is a local area connection, on the General tab, in This connection
uses the following items, click the client, service, or protocol you want to
remove, and then click Uninstall.
• If this is a dial-up or VPN connection, or broadband connection, on the
Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click the
client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.
• If this is an incoming connection, on the Networking tab, in Network
components, click the client, service, or protocol you want to remove, and
then click Uninstall.
5. In the Uninstall component name dialog box, click Yes.
• Removing a network protocol or component uninstalls it from your computer, and no
network connections have access to that functionality. If you want to remove a protocol or
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component from only one of your network connections, see Enable or Disable a Network
Protocol or Component.
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You can use this procedure to change the order in which network protocols are attempted when
trying to establish communications with a remote computer. This can provide improved
performance when you have multiple protocols installed and your network primarily uses one. If
you set a protocol at the top of the list, it will be tried first. If another protocol is tried first for every
packet, many will fail, and the other protocols will not be tried until that failure occurs.
To modify the protocol bindings order

Advanced Settings.
4. On the Adapters and Bindings tab, in the Connections list, click the
connection that you want to modify. If you wish to change the order in which your
connections are tried, click the up or down arrow buttons to rearrange the order.
5. In the Binding for ConnectionName list, click the protocol that you want to move
up or down in the list, and then click the up or down arrow buttons to rearrange the
order of the protocols.
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• Network performance can be seriously degraded if you rearrange the bindings order
in an inappropriate way for your network. Set the connections and the protocols that you
use to reach your resources listed first, with less frequently used connections and
protocols listed second.
• For example, if you are on a LAN using primarily IPv4, then it is recommended that
the LAN adapter be the first connection listed, and that IPv4 be the first protocol listed for
that connection.
See Also

You can use this procedure to change the order in which network providers are accessed when
communicating with the network.
To modify the network provider order

Advanced Settings.
4. On the Provider Order tab, in the Network Providers list, select the provider
that you want to move up or down in the list, and then click the up or down arrow
buttons to rearrange the order.
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• Network performance can be seriously degraded if you rearrange the provider order
in an inappropriate way for your network. Set the providers that you use most frequently
listed first, with less frequently used providers listed second.
See Also

You can use this procedure to select the name service provider and network address for the
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service.
To configure the Client for Microsoft Networks

2. Right-click a connection, then click Properties.
4. On the Networking tab, in This component uses the following item, click
Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click Properties.
5. In Name service provider, select an RPC name service provider.
6. If you selected DCE Cell Directory Service, in Network address, type the
network address of your provider.
• RPC documentation?
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The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is used in many remote access scenarios in Windows. The
procedures in this section allow you to configure it to meet your requirements.
• Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in PPP
• Enable or Disable IP Header Compression in PPP
• Enable or Disable Software Compression in PPP
• Enable or Disable Multilink for Single Link Connections
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Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in

PPP
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the use of the Link Control Protocol (LCP)
extensions that can be used as part of a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) session.
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LCP allows the two communicating computers to negotiate some additional performance
parameters and detect some common configuration errors.
To start or stop requesting LCP extension in PPP

1. If you want to modify the connection you are currently using, disconnect from the
server.
3. Right-click the connection you want to modify, and then click Properties.
4. On the Options tab, click PPP Settings.
5. Select or clear the Enable LCP extensions check box.
• LCP extensions to PPP are defined in RFC 1548, and updated in RFC 1570. For
more information, see (http://www.ietf.org/).
See Also
Enable or Disable IP Header Compression in PPP
Enable or Disable Software Compression in PPP
Enable or Disable Multilink for Single Link Connections
Enable or Disable IP Header Compression in

PPP
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the IP header compression in Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) packets sent over dial-up or other slow links.
IP header compression involves negotiation between two computers as to what is compressed
and how. It can reduce the size of packets, improving the throughput on a slower communications
link.
To enable or disable IP header compression in PPP

server.
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click Properties.
5. On the General tab, click Advanced.
6. Under PPP Link, select or clear the Use IP header compression check box.
• IP header compression is not a configurable option for IPv6.
• For more information on IP header compression, see RFC 2507 and RFC 3544.
(http://www.ietf.org/).
See Also
Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in PPP
Enable or Disable Software Compression in

PPP
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the use of software compression on your Point-
to-Point Protocol (PPP) links.
Software compression reduces the size of PPP packets to improve throughput.
To enable or disable software compression in PPP

server.
5. Select or clear the Enable software compression check box.
See Also
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Enable or Disable Multilink for Single Link

Connections
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the Negotiate multi-link for single-link
connections option for your remote access connections.
This option enables separation of high and low-priority channels over a single link connection. If
your remote access server supports this feature, you might notice improved audio quality.
However, because this feature is incompatible with many remote access servers, you should
leave it disabled unless instructed otherwise by the administrator of the remote access server.
To enable or disable multilink for single-link connections

server.
5. Select or clear the Negotiate multi-link for single-link connections check box.
See Also

This section documents procedures to secure the data you transmit from your computer to the
other computers and networks to which you are attached.
Whenever you connect your computer to another computer or to a network, you risk exposing
your computer to several threats. Some of the common threats, such as malware (viruses,
spyware or other malicious software) are addressed by using antivirus and anti-spyware
programs.
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In addition, the data you send and receive over the network can potentially be intercepted and
examined. To protect the confidentiality of your data, you can configure identity authentication and
data encryption for the traffic and data of your network sessions.
• Configure Identity Authentication and Data Encryption Settings
• Enable Smart Card or Other Certificate Authentication
• Configuring Terminal and Scripting Options
See Also
Configure Identity Authentication and Data

Encryption Settings
You can use this procedure to configure the security settings of a network connection.
Changing the security settings for your network connections can increase the protection provided
to your computer and the data going through the network connection to your computer. Use the
strongest security settings that both your local computer and the host to which you are connecting
can support. Check with the administrator of the remote network host to determine the settings
that are supported by that computer.
To configure identity authentication and data encryption settings

2. Right-click the network connection you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the Security tab, do one of the following:
• To select preconfigured combinations of identity authentication methods
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and data encryption requirements, click Typical (recommended settings),
and then in Validate my identity as follows, click a method to use for
validation.
Depending on your Validate my identity as follows selection, you can select
(enable) or clear (disable) the Automatically use my Windows logon name and
password (and domain if any) or Require data encryption (disconnect if none)
check boxes. If Require data encryption (disconnect if none) is not enabled,
encryption is optional.
The following tables shows which selections are available.
Security settings for dial-up and broadband (PPPoE) connections
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Validate my identity as
follows
Automatically use my
Windows logon name and
password (and domain if
any)
Require data encryption
(disconnect if none)
Allow unsecured
password
Unavailable
Unavailable
Require secured
password
Available
Available
Use smart card

Unavailable
Available
Security settings for VPN connections
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Validate my identity as
follows
Automatically use my
Windows logon name and
password (and domain if
any)
Require data encryption
(disconnect if none)
Require secured
password
Available
Available (enabled by
default)
Use smart card

Unavailable
Available (enabled by
default)
• To individually enable, configure, and disable authentication methods and

encryption requirements, click Advanced (custom settings), and then click
Settings.
• To prevent encryption, in Data encryption, click No encryption allowed
(server will disconnect if it requires encryption).
• Smart card documentation?
See Also
Enable Smart Card or Other Certificate Authentication
Configuring Terminal and Scripting Options
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Enable Smart Card or Other Certificate
Authentication
You can use this procedure to configure smart card or other certificate-based authentication.
Smart card and certificate authentication are considered to be more secure than the traditional
combination of a user name and password. Knowledge of the user name and password is
inadequate, and you must have access to the smart card or certificate in order to complete the
connection. Certificates, including those embedded in a smart card, are encrypted and can be
validated against a trusted certification authority.
Check with the administrator of the remote host to which you want to connect for the security
options supported by that computer.
To enable smart card or other certificate authentication

2. Right-click the dial-up, virtual private network (VPN), or broadband (PPPoE)
connection on which you want to use smart card or other certificate authentication,
and then click Properties.
3. If you are using typical settings for your smart card, on the Security tab, click
Typical (recommended settings), and in the Validate my identity as follows list,
click Use smart card, and then click OK.
4. If you are individually enabling, configuring, and disabling authentication methods
and encryption requirements, on the Security tab, click Advanced (custom
settings), and then click Settings.
5. In Logon security, click Use Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), select
Smart card or other certificate (encryption enabled) from the list, click
Properties, and then do the following:
• If you want to use the certificate on your smart card, click Use my smart
card.
• If you want to use the certificate in the certificate store on your computer,
click Use a certificate on this computer.
• If you want to verify that the server certificate presented to your computer
has not expired, has the correct signature, and has a trusted root certification
authority, select the Validate server certificate check box.
• If you only want to connect to specific servers, select the Connect to
these servers, and then type the name of the servers.
• If you want to specify that the root certification authority for your server
certificate must be in a particular root certification authority, in Trusted root
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certification authority, click the appropriate certification authority.
• If you want to use a different user name when the user name in the smart
card or certificate is not the same as the user name in the domain that you
are logging on to, select the Use a different user name for the connection
check box.
• If, for example, you work for a consulting company where you need to log on to the
domain of the company to which you are assigned, but your smart card contains a user
name specific to your home company, select the Use a different user name for the
connection check box.
• If you select the Use a different user name for the connection check box, your
certificate is exported without private keys and submitted to the administrator of your
remote server to be explicitly mapped to your domain user account.
• For more information about smart cards, see "Smart Cards" at
See Also
Configure Identity Authentication and Data Encryption Settings

Windows provides the ability to execute commands manually or to specify scripts that are
executed during the logon process for a remote computer or network. This section describes how
to configure your remote access connection to use these features.
• Use the Terminal Feature to Log on to a Remote Computer
• Activate a Logon Script
See Also
Configure Identity Authentication and Data Encryption Settings
Enable Smart Card or Other Certificate Authentication
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Use the Terminal Feature to Log on to a
Remote Computer
You can use this procedure to configure your dial-up connection to display a terminal window to
the remote computer that you can use to log on to the remote system.
To use the Terminal feature to log on to a remote computer

2. Right-click the dial-up connection on which you want to use Terminal, and then
click Properties.
3. On the Security tab, under Interactive logon and scripting, select the Show
terminal window check box.
4. After you connect, the After Dial Terminal window appears and prompts you
from the remote computer display.
5. Use the After Dial Terminal window to log on to the remote computer.
6. After you have completed all interactions with the remote computer, click Done.
At this point, authentication on the remote access server begins.
• If the logon sequence does not vary, you can write a script that automatically passes
information to the remote computer during the logon sequence, which enables completely
automatic connections. For more information, see Activate a Logon Script.
See Also
Activate a Logon Script
Activate a Logon Script

You can use this procedure to configure your dial-up connection to run a series of commands
from a script.
The scripting capability for dial-up networking allows your computer to recognize requests for
logon information, and supply it in a manner that the remote system requires. Windows includes a
sample file named Switch.inf that contains information about how to modify it to do basic logon
tasks.
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This procedure activates the logon script to run the next time you start the connection. Every time
Windows uses this connection, Windows runs the commands found in script file you've selected
in the procedure below.
To activate a logon script

2. Right-click the dial-up connection on which you want to activate a script, and then
click Properties.
3. On the Security tab, select the Run script check box.
4. To use a script file of your own, click Browse, and then locate the script you want
to use.
5. Or, to use the default script Switch.inf, click Edit.
If you click Edit, and then open Switch.inf by using Notepad, immediately click Save As
to resave the file with a different file name so as to preserve the default Switch.inf file.
See Also
Use the Terminal Feature to Log on to a Remote Computer

You can use this procedure to turn on diagnostic logging for your remote network connections.
This can help in troubleshooting difficulties in connecting to the networks by exposing more
details of the traffic than are provided in the user interface.
To enable diagnostic logging for your network connections

4. On the Diagnostics tab, do one or more of the following:
• To enable logging for all remote access connections, select the Enable
logging check box. If the User Account Control dialog box appears,
confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
After making one or more attempts to connect to the remote network, return
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to this dialog box, and then click Generate report.
• To clear logs created during previous connection attempts, click Clear
Log. uac_appears To generate a report, click Generate Report.
5. If you clicked Generate Report in the previous step, do one of the following:
• To view the diagnostic report, click View report.
• To save the report to a file, click Save report to this file, and specify the
location and the name of the file you want to create. Specify the location by
typing it or by clicking Browse, and then browsing to the location you want.
• To send the report to an e-mail address, click Send report to this e-mail
address, and then type the e-mail address to which you want to send the
report.
• To quickly generate a more concise report, select the Generate
summary report check box.
6. Click OK to generate the report you requested.
• Creating a diagnostic report in HTML can take several minutes. If you need only
configuration and installation information, you can create a summary report.
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Installing and Configuring Modems and ISDN

Adapters
This section provides tasks and procedures to support installing and configuring modems and
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapters in your computer.
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• Install a Modem
• Install an Unsupported Modem
• Install an ISDN Adapter
• Configuring a Modem or ISDN Device
• Testing Modems
• Remove a Modem
See Also
Install a Modem
To install the modem hardware on your computer, refer to the manufacturer's documentation.
Generally, the following instructions apply:
• If you have an older, internal modem with jumpers, set the jumpers for Plug and Play.
• If you have an external modem, ensure that it is attached to the computer, plugged
into the power source, and turned on before you turn on the computer and start Windows.
• Ensure that your modem is properly connected to the phone line and to your
computer.
Most modems manufactured now are compatible with Plug and Play and installed automatically
after they are connected to the computer. However, older modems and external serial modems
might not be detected. If your modem is not installed automatically, then use the procedure below
to install it manually. To choose the modem type manually, see Install an Unsupported Modem.
To install a modem
Options.
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2. If you are prompted for dialing location information, enter dialing information for
your location, and then click OK.
3. On the Modems tab, click Add.
5. Follow the instructions in the Install New Modem page.
• A standard user can install and use a modem if the driver for the modem is included
with Windows, or if the driver has been staged on the computer by an administrator.
Otherwise, you must have administrative privileges to install a device driver that is not
included with Windows. For more information about staging device drivers, see "Step-by-
Step Guide to Device Driver Signing and Staging" on the Microsoft Web site
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=69208).
• If the Install New Modem page does not detect your modem or you cannot find it
listed, see Install an Unsupported Modem.
• If you are installing an external modem and a cable is not provided, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions for cabling requirements. Most common cables will work, but
some cables do not have all the pins connected. Do not use the 9-to-25 pin converters
that come with most mouse hardware, because some of them do not carry modem
signals.
See Also
Install an Unsupported Modem
Install an ISDN Adapter
Changing How Modems Initialize and Connect
Changing Modem Data and Hardware Settings
Testing Modems
Using Multiple Ports
Configuring a Modem or ISDN Device
Remove a Modem

You can use this procedure to install a modem that is not automatically detected and installed by
the Install New Modem page.
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To install an unsupported modem

Options.
2. If you are prompted for location information, enter dialing information for your
location, and then click OK.
3. On the Modems tab, click Add.
5. In the Install New Modem page, select the Don't detect my modem; I will
select it from a list check box, and then click Next.
If
Do this
A modem is listed that is a good match for

your modem
On the list of modems, click the
manufacturer and model that is the best
match for your modem, and then click
Next.
Your modem is not listed, and you have an

installation disk or .inf file provided by the
manufacturer
Click Have Disk and specify the location
of the disk or .inf file.
7. Follow the remaining instructions provided by the Install New Modem page.
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• You must have administrative privileges to install a device driver that is not included
with Windows.
• If possible, get the latest installation disk or modem .inf file designed for your
operating system from the modem manufacturer. This can usually be downloaded from
the manufacturer's Web site. If the installation files for your operating system are
unavailable, you can try using an installation disk or .inf file from an earlier version of
Windows. It might work correctly in the Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008
family as well.
• If no installation file is available for the modem, the manufacturer's instructions that
came with the modem might specify a compatible modem. Otherwise, click (Standard
Modem Types) in Manufacturers, and try choosing the standard modem with the speed
matching your modem.
• If your external modem uses an RS-232 serial cable, and a cable is not provided with
the modem, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for cabling requirements. Most but
not all off-the-shelf cables will work. Some cables do not have all the pins connected. Do
not use the 9-to-25 pin converters that come with most mouse hardware, because some
of them do not carry modem signals.
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
Remove a Modem

You can use this procedure to install an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) adapter in
your computer. When the vendor supplies specific instructions for the make and model adapter
you have, follow those instructions.
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To install an ISDN adapter
1. Connect the ISDN adapter, and then start your computer.
2. You can use Device Manager to configure your system so that your ISDN
adapter can determine what type of telephone switch it is connected to. The switch
type simply refers to the brand of equipment and software revision level that the
telephone company uses to provide you with ISDN service.
• If you install more than one ISDN adapter, you must restart your computer after you
have installed the ISDN drivers. Otherwise, all available ISDN ports might not show up
when you configure your network connection for ISDN.
• When viewing your adapter in Device Manager, if your ISDN adapter is internal to
your computer, it appears in Network adapters. If the ISDN adapter is external to your
computer, it appears in Modems.
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
Remove a Modem

The procedures in this section provide steps to configure a modem or Integrated Services Digital
Network (ISDN) adapter for use with a network connection.
• Using Multiple Ports
• Changing How Modems Initialize and Connect
• Changing Modem Data and Hardware Settings
• Configure a Modem for a Dial-up Connection
• Configure an ISDN Adapter for a Dial-up Connection
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• Change the COM Port for a Modem
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
Remove a Modem

Windows supports multiple modems on a computer. When you install multiple modems, it is often
the case that you want them to be configured identically.
• Duplicate a Modem Installation on Multiple Ports. Use this procedure when you want
to install the same make and model of modem on multiple ports.
• Copy Modem Properties to Modems on Multiple Ports. Use this procedure when you
have modems already installed, but want to configure two or more of them the same way.
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
Remove a Modem
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Duplicate a Modem Installation on Multiple
Ports
You can use this procedure to duplicate a modem installation to another port when you are
installing the same make and model of modem on the additional port. All modem configuration
options are duplicated onto the second installation.
To duplicate a modem installation on multiple ports

1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories.
2. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If the User
Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you
want, and then click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type telephon.cpl
4. On the Modems tab, right-click the modem configuration you want to duplicate to
other ports, and then click Duplicate.
5. Choose one of the following:
• Click All ports to duplicate the modem installation to all ports shown in
the list.
• Click Selected ports and then select the ports to duplicate the modem
installation only to the select ports.
See Also
Copy Modem Properties to Modems on Multiple Ports
Copy Modem Properties to Modems on

Multiple Ports
You can use this procedure to quickly duplicate changes to modem properties from one modem
to modems on other ports. This procedure works across brands and models.
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To copy modem properties to modems on multiple ports
1. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click Accessories.
2. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator. If the User
Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you
want, and then click Continue.
3. At the command prompt, type telephon.cpl
4. On the Modems tab, right-click the modem with the properties you want to copy.
5. Click Copy properties.
6. Right-click the modem to which you want to copy the properties, and then click
Apply properties.
See Also
Duplicate a Modem Installation on Multiple Ports
Changing How Modems Initialize and

Connect
This task documents additional hardware configuration procedures that you might need to use
with a modem.
• Specify Initialization Commands
• Select a Country/Region
• Wait for a Dial Tone Before Dialing
• Adjust the Modem Speaker Volume
• Specify an Automatic Disconnect Time
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
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Remove a Modem
Specify Initialization Commands

You can use this procedure to send additional configuration commands to your modem before it
dials the phone number.
The commands you enter here are sent after the standard initialization commands for the
selected modem. This enables you to change the modem behavior or configuration as required
by your communication software or for communication with a service provider. For more
information about the commands recognized by your modem, see the manufacturer's
documentation.
To specify initialization commands

Options.
2. On the Modems tab, click the modem that you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the Advanced tab, in Extra initialization commands, type the commands
that you want sent to the modem when it is initialized. Type the commands exactly as
they must be sent, with no extra spaces or characters. The AT prefix is unnecessary.
See Also
Select a Country/Region
Wait for a Dial Tone Before Dialing
Adjust the Modem Speaker Volume
Specify an Automatic Disconnect Time
You can use this procedure to configure the country or region in which you are operating the
modem. Some countries and regions require slightly different behavior from a modem to be
compatible with the phone system in that country or region.
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To select a country/region
Options.
2. On the Modems tab, select the modem that you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the Advanced tab, in Country/Region select, click the country/region from
which you are dialing.
• You might not be able to configure your modem to accommodate the telephone
networks of different countries/regions. If Country/Region Select does not appear,
contact your modem manufacturer for an update.
See Also

You can use this procedure to instruct your modem not to begin dialing until it has confirmed the
presence of a dial tone. If you disable this setting, your modem will dial without waiting for a dial
tone. Disabling this setting might be necessary if a phone line does not provide a standard dial
tone.
To wait for a dial tone before dialing

Options.
2. On the Modems tab, select the modem that you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
3. On the Modem tab, select the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box.
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See Also

You can use this procedure to adjust the speaker volume built into many modems. The speaker
allows you to hear the audio signal on the phone line, providing an audible confirmation of the
dialing process.
To adjust the model speaker volume

Options.
Properties.
3. On the Modem tab, move the Speaker volume slider to the left or right to adjust
the volume.
See Also

You can use this procedure to specify a maximum length of time that a modem can be idle before
the connection is dropped.
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To specify an automatic disconnect time
Options.
Properties.
3. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Change Default Preferences.
4. On the General tab, under Call preferences, do one of the following steps:
• To automatically disconnect when a connection is not used for a
specified time, select the Disconnect a call if idle for more than check box,
and then type the number of minutes you want the modem to wait before
disconnecting.
• To change the time allowed to make a new connection, type the number
of seconds in Cancel the call if not connected within.
• Note that these are default dial-up settings, and are only used if these settings are
not specified by another modem-aware program that you you might be using.
• If you are using a network connection (in the Network Connections folder), rather
than a telephony-aware application, then the disconnect time is determined by the
redialing options for the network connection rather than by this modem setting. To set the
disconnect timer for a network connection, see Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect.
See Also
Changing Modem Data and Hardware

Settings
Use these configuration settings when you need to be compatible with another modem that is
using similar settings. Typically, you do need to adjust these settings.
• Change the Maximum Modem Port Speed
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• Change Data Connection Preferences
• Change Modem Hardware Settings
• Enable Hardware-based Modem Compression
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems
Remove a Modem
Change the Maximum Modem Port Speed

You can use this procedure to set the maximum speed at which the computer can communicate
with the modem. Generally you want the computer to transmit to the modem at the fastest speed
at which the modem can receive the data. This is normally faster than the modem can transmit on
the phone line.
To change the maximum modem port speed

Options.
Properties.
3. On the Modem tab, in the Maximum Port Speed list, click the speed for the
modem.
• This value is usually set correctly when the modem is installed.
• This speed represents the maximum speed programs are allowed to transmit data to
the modem and is normally faster than the modem speed. For example, this is usually set
to 57,600 bits per second (bps) for a 33.6 kilobits per second (Kbps) V.34 modem.
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• By default, this setting also specifies the current speed for the modem. To set a
different value for the current speed, see Change Data Connection Preferences.
See Also
Change Data Connection Preferences
Change Modem Hardware Settings
Enable Hardware-based Modem Compression

You can use this procedure to configure data communication settings for your modem. Settings
include the speed by which your computer communicates with the modem device, the protocol
and flow control used, and whether to compress data by using hardware or software.
To change data connection preferences

Options.
Properties.
3. On the Advanced tab, click Change Default Preferences.
4. On the General tab, under Data Connection Preferences, change the setting
for Port speed, Data protocol, Compression, or Flow control.
• These values are usually set correctly when the modem is installed.
See Also
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You can use these procedures to configure the hardware settings for your modem:
•
•
To change basic hardware settings

Options.
Properties.
3. If the Change Settings button is present on the General tab, you must click it
before you can make any changes. If the User Account Control dialog box appears,
5. On the Advanced tab, under Hardware Settings, change the setting for Data
bits, Parity, Stop bits, or Modulation.
To change the COM port and other advanced hardware settings

Options.
Properties.
3. If the Change Settings button is present on the General tab, you must click it
before you can make any changes. If the User Account Control dialog box appears,
4. On the Advanced tab, click Advanced Port Settings.
5. On the Advanced Settings for COMx tab, select the COM port number you
want this modem to use.
6. Configure other advanced settings as required by your modem and network.
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• These values are usually set correctly when the modem is installed.
See Also
Enable Hardware-based Modem

Compression
You can use this procedure to configure your modem to use hardware-based data compression.
To specify hardware data compression

Options.
Properties.
4. In Data Connection Preferences, in the Compression list, click Enabled or
Disabled.
Some communications programs provide efficient software-based data compression. If you are
using a program that provides software-based data compression, turning off hardware-based
data compression can often provide the highest data throughput speed.
See Also
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Configure a Modem for a Dial-up Connection
You can use this procedure to configure the modem used by a dial-up connection. When you
have multiple modems installed, you must specify the one to be used by a connection.
To configure the modem to be used for a dial-up networking connection

Properties.
3. On the General tab, under Connect using, select the modem you want to
configure, and then click Configure.
4. Under Hardware Features, select the check box options you want to enable.
5. If you want to enable the modem speaker to hear the phone line audio while
connections are made, then select Enable modem speaker.
• To ensure compatibility, you need to use the same kind of modem as the one
connected to the remote access server, select the same initial speed, and enable the
same features. If you do not select the same model, at least select a modem with the
same International Telecommunication Union - Telecommunication (ITU-T) standard as
the modem on the server.
• Selecting a feature that is not supported by your modem has no effect on its
performance.
• Network Connections automatically configures connections according to the devices
that are available. For example, you might use a portable computer and docking station
when you are in the office, with your connection configured to use the docking station
modem. When you are on the road, and the docking station modem is not available, the
connection is automatically configured to use the laptop's PCMCIA modem of the
portable computer. When you return to the office and re-insert your portable computer
into its docking station, Network Connections detects that the docking station modem is
available again, and automatically reconfigures the connection to use the docking station
modem.
• Modem changes made as described in this procedure are unique to this connection.
To make changes for all modems on your computer, you must change each modem
individually.
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See Also
Configure an ISDN Adapter for a Dial-up Connection
Change the COM Port for a Modem
Configure an ISDN Adapter for a Dial-up

Connection
You can use this procedure to configure your Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) network
adapter for use by your dial-up network connection.
To configure ISDN settings

2. Right-click the dial-up connection that uses ISDN, and then click Properties.
3. On the General tab, in Connect using, select the ISDN device, and then click
Configure.
4. In the ISDN Configure dialog box, do one or both of the following:
• In Line type, click the line type you want to use. The line types are listed
from highest to lowest quality.
• If you want to start negotiation with the line type you selected, and then
negotiate with a lower-quality line type depending on the line's condition,
select the Negotiate line type check box.
• Depending on the type of ISDN adapter that you are using, when you click Configure
in step 3, you might be presented with Modem Configuration settings.
See Also
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You can use this procedure to change the COM port that older programs use to communicate
with your modem.
To change the COM port for a modem

Options.
2. On the Modems tab, click the modem you want to configure, and then click
Properties.
If the Change settings button is present, you must click it to make any changes to the
device. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it
If the Change settings button is not present, the modem does not support the ability to
change modem settings. Refer to the documentation provided by your modem vendor.
3. On the Advanced tab, click Advanced Port Settings.
If this option is not displayed, the modem does not support the ability to change the
assigned COM port. Refer to the documentation provided by your modem vendor.
• Do not change this setting unless it is required by your system configuration. The
COM port is normally assigned correctly when you install a modem.
• The advanced COM port settings are available only for specific brands of modems. If
you do not have one of these modems, to change the assigned COM port, you must
reinstall the modem, and then select the COM port you want.
See Also
Configure an ISDN Adapter for a Dial-up Connection
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Testing Modems
Windows supplies some diagnostic capabilities that you can use to confirm the health of your
modem, and see details of the communication attempts between it and the modems to which it is
trying to connect.
• Test a Modem
• Log and View Modem Commands
See Also
Install a Modem
Remove a Modem
Test a Modem
You can use this procedure to test a modem that is installed on your computer.
This procedure sends standard AT commands to your modem, and then displays the responses
to indicate features supported by your modems.
To test your modem

Options.
2. On the Modems tab, click the modem that you want to test.
3. Click Properties, click Diagnostics, and then click Query Modem.
• The commands for which your modem returns Command not supported are for
features that the modem manufacturer has chosen not to support in this model. For the
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specific commands to which your modem can respond, see your modem's
documentation.
See Also
Log and View Modem Commands
Log and View Modem Commands

You can use this procedure to configure Windows to record all modem commands and responses
to a log file.
The ability to view the commands sent by your computer to the modem and its response can be
very helpful in troubleshooting problems connecting to other computers.
To log and view modem commands

Options.
2. On the Modems tab, click the modem whose commands you want to log, and
then click Properties.
3. Click the Change Settings button, if the button is present on the General tab. If
the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is
what you want, and then click Continue.
If the Change settings button is not present, the modem does not support the ability to
change modem settings. Refer to the documentation provided by your modem vendor.
4. Click the Diagnostics tab.
5. In Logging, select the Append to Log check box if you are working on a
computer running Windows Vista or the Record a Log check box if you are working
on a computer running Windows Server 2008.
• Click View Log to display the log file, which identifies the modem and displays
information about how it is functioning.
• Commands sent to the modem are captured in the file:
%systemroot%\System32\ModemLog_Model.txt.
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Model is the name of the modem as it appears in the list of installed modems on the Modems
tab of Phone and Modem Options.
• In Windows Vista, logging is always turned on, and the log is overwritten at the
beginning of every session unless you select the Append to Log check box. In Windows
Server 2008, logging is turned off unless you select the Record a Log check box.
See Also
Test a Modem
Remove a Modem
You can use this procedure to uninstall a modem that you no longer need on your computer.
To install a modem
Options.
2. On the Modems tab, click the modem that you want to delete.
3. Click Remove.
See Also
Install a Modem
Testing Modems

You can use this procedure to enable or disable network discovery, file sharing, or printer sharing.
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Network discovery enables a set of Windows Firewall rules that allow your computer to be found
by other computers on the network. When network discovery is turned off, Windows Firewall
prevents your computer from responding to network discovery protocol traffic.
File sharing and printer sharing can be controlled at different levels:
• File sharing. When this is turned on, Windows Firewall allows standard users to
choose whether to share files or folders in their profiles, that is, files and folders under
%systemroot%\Users\%username%. Administrators can share any file or folder on the
computer.
• Public folder sharing. Turning this on automatically shares the folder found at
%systemroot%\Users\Public. Turning on public folder sharing automatically turns on file
sharing, which is required.
• Printer sharing. Turning this on shares the printers which are installed on this
computer so they can be used from other computers on the network. Selecting the
Printer Sharing option automatically selects the File Sharing option, which is required.
• Password protected sharing. This option is available on computers that are not
joined to a domain. Turning this option on restricts access to shared resources to only
those users that have valid user accounts and passwords on this computer. To grant
access to a shared folder on this computer to a user on another computer, you must
create a user name and password on this computer and supply them to the other user for
use when accessing this shared folder.
• Media sharing. Turning this on enables sharing files found in your Windows Media
Player Library. Media sharing uses different protocols and Windows Firewall settings, and
can be enabled without having to enable File Sharing.
Enabling Sharing and Discovery

You can use the following procedures to enable sharing and network discovery:
• To enable network discovery
• To enable file sharing or printer sharing
• To enable public folder sharing
• To enable password protected sharing
• To enable media sharing
• By default, sharing and network discovery are not enabled.
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Enable network discovery
To enable discovery
2. Click the down arrow button next to Network Discovery.
3. To allow your computer to be found by other computers on the network, click
Turn on network discovery.
4. To prevent your computer from being found by other computers on the network,
click Turn off network discovery.
5. Click Apply.
• To use the Ping tool you must enable File Sharing. Turning on Network Discovery
does not enable the ports used by Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), the
protocol used by Ping.
• If you have firewall software installed, it can affect your ability to use Ping or other
diagnostic networking tools. To use Ping, ensure that your firewall software is configured
to allow ICMP protocol packets.
Enable file sharing or printer sharing
To enable file sharing or printer sharing

2. Click the down arrow button next to either File Sharing or Printer Sharing.
3. To allow users to share files or folders, or to share printers, click Turn on file
sharing or Turn on printer sharing.
4. Click Apply.
• Firewall software blocks network sharing by default for security. To use file sharing or
printer sharing in Windows, you must ensure that your firewall software is configured to
allow the appropriate networking protocols to communicate. Consult the documentation
that came with your firewall software.
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• Turning on printer sharing automatically turns on file sharing, because printer sharing
uses the same protocols as file sharing, and requires the same Windows Firewall rules to
be enabled. However, the reverse is not true: turning on file sharing will not automatically
turn on printer sharing.
• To allow some users to share files, but prevent others, see Enable or Disable File
Sharing for a User or Group by Using Group Policy.
Enable public folder sharing
To enable public folder sharing

2. Click the down arrow button next to Public Folder Sharing.
• To disable public folder sharing, click Turn off sharing (people logged
on to this computer can still access this folder).
• To allow network users to read but not modify the files or folders, click
Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files.
• To allow network users to read, modify, create, or delete files or folders,
click Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change
and create files.
4. Click Apply.
• To enable public folder sharing, but prevent users from sharing files or folders in their
own folders, enable public folder sharing as shown, and then follow the procedure in
Enable or Disable File Sharing for a User or Group by Using Group Policy.
Enable password protected sharing
To enable password protected sharing

2. Click the down arrow button next to Password protected sharing.
• To disable password protected sharing, click Turn off password
protected sharing.
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• To enable password protected sharing, click Turn on password
protected sharing.
4. Click Apply.
• Turning this option on restricts access of shared resources to only those users with
valid user accounts and passwords on this computer. To grant access to a shared folder
on this computer to a user on another computer, you must create a user name and
password on this computer and supply them to the other user. If the user name and
password they use to log on to their computer is different, then they will be asked to
supply credentials when accessing a shared folder.
Enable media sharing
To enable media sharing

2. Click the down arrow button next to Media Sharing.
3. Click Change.
4. Select Share my media, and then click OK.
6. To specify default media sharing settings, click Settings.
7. In the Default Settings dialog box, specify the computer name that you want
visible to other computers that access this media on this computer, and then select
the types of media you want to share.
8. By default, you must grant access to individual devices as they request access to
your media library. If you want any device on your local area network to be
automatically granted access to your media, click Allow new devices and
computers automatically (not recommended). Do this only if you trust all of the
devices that can appear on the same subnet as your computer.
9. Click OK to return to the Media Sharing dialog box.
10. Select each device that you want to be able to access the media files on this
computer, and then click Allow.
11. Select each device that you do not want to allow access, and then click Deny.
12. To change what media types are shared with any other device on your network,
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select the device, and then click Customize.
13. When you have finished configuring sharing for each device, click OK.
• Sharing your Windows Media Player library uses different protocols and Windows
Firewall rules than file sharing. Turning on File Sharing is not required.
• Make sure to turn on network discovery, or else other devices on your network
cannot find your computer in the Sharing Settings list of devices.
See Also
Customizing the Appearance of Discovered

Networks
You can use this procedure to customize the way a network is displayed in the Network and
Sharing Center for standard users.
When Windows detects a new network, it is displayed in the Network and Sharing Center by
using the Domain Name System (DNS) domain name associated with that network. A default icon
appears, based on the selection of public, private, or domain network that is assigned to the
network. You can change the displayed name to something more recognizable to the user on the
computer, such as "Contoso Corporate Network" rather than the default of something similar to
"corp.contoso.com". You can also change the icon that appears.
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If the network is not associated with a domain, then you can also choose between private and
public network location types.
Caution
Your selection of a network location type has security implications that you must
understand. Selecting the private network location type allows more network services to
operate than are appropriate on a public network. Ensure that you select the network
location type appropriate for your network.
To customize the appearance of a network in the Network and Sharing Center

2. On the right-hand edge of the window, click Customize next to the network you
want to change.
3. In the Network name text box, enter the display text you want Windows to use to
identify your network.
4. In the Location type section, select either Public or Private. This option is only
available if the computer is not a member of a domain on this network.
5. Click Change to select an icon, or to choose a custom icon to represent your
network.
6. If Windows has created multiple network locations for a network that you want
treated as a single network, you can click Merge or delete network locations to
consolidate them, or to delete locations you no longer need.
See Also
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Display or Hide the Network Icon in the
Notification Area
You can use this procedure to display or hide the network icon in the notification area of the
taskbar.
To display or hide the network icon in the notification area

1. Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Notification Area tab.
• To display the icon, select the Network check box.
• To hide the icon, clear the Network check box.
• The network icon provides the easiest access to the Network and Sharing Center
from your desktop. If you remove the icon, then you can access the Network and Sharing
Center by clicking Start, clicking Control Panel, clicking Network and Internet, and then
clicking View Network status and tasks.
See Also
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Enable or Disable Network Activity Animation
in the Network Icon
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the animation of the Network icon in the
notification area. If enabled, the animation displays network activity. By default, the animation is
not displayed.
To enable or disable network activity animation in the icon

1. Right-click the network icon in the notification area ( ).
• If the animation is currently disabled, click Turn on activity animation.
• If the animation is currently enabled, click Turn off activity animation.
• If you enable the animation, whenever network traffic occurs, the icon changes to
show the monitor screens illuminated. This animation is not indicative of the amount of
traffic, or the direction in which it is flowing. It only indicates that some network traffic has
been detected.
See Also
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Enable or Disable Notification of New
Networks
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the notifications that Windows displays when it
detects a new network. By default, notification of new networks is enabled.
To enable or disable notification of new networks

1. Right-click the network icon in the notification area ( ).
• If notification is currently disabled, click Turn on notification of new
networks.
• If notification is currently enabled, click Turn off notification of new
networks.
See Also
Repair a LAN or High Speed Internet

Connection
You can use this procedure to attempt to repair a LAN or other connection that is not working.
Connection types that this procedure works with include:
• LAN connections
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• Wireless network connections
• Broadband Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connections
To repair your LAN or high-speed Internet connection

1. Before using the Diagnose and Repair option, try the following steps:
a. If relevant, verify that the status lights on your digital subscriber line
(DSL) or cable modem are indicating a good connection to your Internet
service provider (ISP).
b. If the lights are not correct, try turning off the device and turning it back
on.
c. If the lights still do not indicate a good connection, contact your ISP.
2. Right-click the network icon ( ) in the notification area, and then click Diagnose
and repair.
3. Follow the steps displayed to correct any found error conditions.
• Some diagnostic actions, such as resetting your network adapter might require
administrative permissions. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, confirm
that the action it displays is what you want, and then click Continue.
• You can also find the Diagnose and Repair option in the Tasks pane of the Network
and Sharing Center.
• If a red X is displayed on one of the connections in the Network and Sharing Center
map, you can click the X to begin the diagnose and repair process.
• You can also diagnose a specific network connection by using the Network
Connections folder. Right-click the connection you want, and then click Diagnose.
See Also
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Configuring Network and Sharing Center

Features in a Managed Network
Administrators can configure specific features of how the Network and Sharing Center work in a
managed network environment.
Most of the procedures in this section use Group Policy. If you edit policy settings locally on a
computer, you will affect the settings on only that one computer. If you configure the settings in a
Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all
computers that are subject to that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an
Active Directory domain, see Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
This section includes the following tasks for administering the Network and Sharing Center:
• Configure Network Connection Restrictions by Using Group Policy
• Use the Network Configuration Operators Group
• Configuring the Network Map
• Enable or Disable Internet Connection Sharing by Using Group Policy
• Enable or Disable the Network Bridge by Using Group Policy
• Enable or Disable File Sharing for a User or Group by Using Group Policy
See Also
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Configure Network Connection Restrictions
by Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to configure some restrictions on network connections by using
Group Policy. These settings are all found in the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
under:
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections
Most of the Group Policy settings in this section of the Group Policy Management Console are
only applicable to users using computers running previous versions of Windows, and do not have
any effect on users using computers running Microsoft™ Windows Vista® or
Windows Server® 2008. However, the following Group Policy settings can be edited and applied
to users that are members of the Group Policy object (GPO) in which the Group Policy setting is
included. By default, the Group Policy settings are not configured.
The Group Policy settings that affect users of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 include:
• Prohibit deletion of remote access connections. If you enable this Group Policy
setting, then affected users cannot delete any remote access connections, including
those they create themselves.
• Prohibit access to the Remote Access Preferences item on the Advanced
menu. If you enable this Group Policy setting, then affected users cannot access the
Remote Access Preferences setting on the Advanced menu of the Network
Connections folder. The top menu bar, including the Advanced menu, appears when you
press the ALT key.
• Prohibit access to properties of a LAN connection. If you enable this Group
Policy setting, then affected users cannot change any of the properties of a LAN
connection.
• Ability to change properties of an all user remote access connection. If you
enable this Group Policy setting, then affected users can modify the properties of a
remote access connection that is shared with the other users on the computer. By
default, standard users can only modify properties for a connection that is not shared.
• Prohibit connecting and disconnecting a remote access connection. If you
enable this Group Policy setting, then affected users cannot connect by using any remote
access connection, or disconnect any that are currently connected.
• Prohibit changing properties of a private remote access connection. If you
enable this Group Policy setting, then affected users cannot change the remote access
connection properties that are not shared. By default, standard users can modify
connections that are not shared.
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• Prohibit renaming private remote access connections. If you enable this Group
Policy setting, then affected users cannot rename remote access connections that are
not shared. By default, standard users can modify connections that are not shared.
To open the Group Policy Management Console as an administrator

1. Click Start, then in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc, but do not press ENTER.
2. When the icon for GPMC.msc appears on the Programs list at the top of the Start
menu, right-click it, and then click Run as administrator.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, ensure it is for the action you
requested, and then enter your administrator credentials.
If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only that
one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in an
Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to that
GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see Group
Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
To enable or disable a Network Connections restriction policy for the current user
1. Log on as the user for which you want to apply these Group Policy settings.
2. Open Group Policy Management Console as an administrator.
3. In the navigation pane, open User Configuration\Administrative
Templates\Network\Network Connections.
4. In the details pane, double-click one of the Group Policy settings described
above.
• To enforce the Group Policy setting on the currently logged on user,
select Enabled, click Apply, and then click OK.
• To not enforce the Group Policy setting on the currently logged on user,
select Disabled, click Apply, and then click OK.
6. After you have modified all of the Group Policy settings you want, close Group
Policy Management Console.
7. Log off and log back on as the user to enforce the changes you made.
See Also
Use the Network Configuration Operators Group
Configuring the Network Map
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Enable or Disable Internet Connection Sharing by Using Group Policy
Enable or Disable the Network Bridge by Using Group Policy
Enable or Disable File Sharing for a User or Group by Using Group Policy
Use the Network Configuration Operators

Group
You can use this procedure to delegate the ability to manage most aspects of a computer's
network connectivity.
Many configuration restrictions that used to be applied by using Group Policy in earlier versions of
Windows are now restricted. To create a connection that is shared by multiple users, or to make
any configuration change that impacts a connection used by multiple users requires membership
in either the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group. A standard user can create
new network connections, but can only save those connections for his or her own use. If you want
to allow someone to perform the configuration tasks documented in this guide but not make them
an Administrator, then you can make the user a member of the Network Configuration Operators
group.
To delegate network configuration permissions to a user

1. Start Computer Management by clicking Start, right-clicking Computer, and then
clicking Manage.
2. In the navigation pane, navigate to Computer Management (Local)/Local
Users and Groups/Groups.
3. In the details pane, double-click the Network Configuration Operators group.
4. Click the Add button, and then select the users or groups to whom you want to
delegate permissions.
• Not all tasks in this guide can be performed by a member of the Network
Configuration Operators group. Check each procedure for information about what group
membership is required. If a procedure only indicates that Administrators can perform the
task, then a member of the Network Configuration Operator group receives an error when
trying to perform that task.
• If a member of the Network Configuration Operators group attempts to perform an
action that cannot be performed by a standard user, then the User Account Control dialog
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box appears. This dialog box presents user accounts that can perform the operation.
Clicking a user name on the list and entering its password allows the operation to
proceed by using those credentials. If the user's current account that is a member of the
Network Configuration Operators group is not displayed, then that group cannot perform
that operation.
See Also
Configure Network Connection Restrictions by Using Group Policy

Administrators can choose to enable or disable the Network Map feature in Windows. Network
Map uses two components:
• The Mapper input/output (I/O) component queries the network for devices to include
in the map.
• The Responder component runs on computers on the network, and allows them to
respond to the queries from the Mapper I/O.
Group Policy settings supported in Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2008
enable an administrator to enable or disable Network Map components in any of the three
network types: Public, private, and domain. By default, the components run on private networks,
but do not run on a domain or public network.
You can install a Responder component on computers running Windows XP so that they will
appear on a Network Map. The Group Policy setting for the Responder component on
Windows XP only controls whether or not the Responder can run in a domain environment.
Windows XP does not recognize public and private networks in the same way as Windows Vista
or Windows Server 2008.
• Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by Using Group Policy
• Enable or Disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by Using Group Policy
• Install the LLTD Responder on a Computer Running Windows XP
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See Also
Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by

Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD)
Responder component, and specify the network location types in which it is allowed to run.
The LLTD Responder component is a network component that allows the computer to be
discovered by another computer running the Network Map feature. For more information about
the Network Map, see Display the Network Map.
By default, the responder only runs on a network that is designated private, but does not run on
networks that are designated public or domain. By using Group Policy, you can disable the
responder altogether, or change the location types in which it is allowed to run.
To enable or disable the LLTD Responder by using Group Policy

1. Start Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). To do so, click Start, and then
in the Start Search box, type gpmc.msc.
2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy,
Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Link-Layer
Topology Discovery.
3. In the details pane, double-click Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver.
4. To disable the responder component completely, click Disabled, and then click
OK.
5. To enable the responder component, click Enabled, and then select one or more
of the following:
• Allow operation while in domain
• Allow operation while in public network
• Prohibit operation while in private network
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• The LLTD Responder component is included with Microsoft® Windows Vista® and
Windows Server® 2008. A version of the LLTP Responder component for Windows XP
can be downloaded at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=70582 on the Microsoft Web
site.
• If you edit policy settings locally on a computer, you will affect the settings on only
that one computer. If you configure the settings in a Group Policy object (GPO) hosted in
an Active Directory domain, then the settings apply to all computers that are subject to
that GPO. For more information about Group Policy in an Active Directory domain, see
Group Policy (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=55625).
• A separate component, the LLTD Mapper I/O, runs on the computer that is
generating the map and communicates with the computers running the Responder
component. To configure the Mapper I/O component, see Enable or Disable the LLTD
Mapper I/O by Using Group Policy.
• Changing a Group Policy setting does not always immediately put the changed
setting into effect. To ensure that the Group Policy setting is applied, either restart the
computer, or run gpupdate /force at a command prompt.
See Also
Enable or Disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by Using Group Policy
Install the LLTD Responder on a Computer Running Windows XP
Enable or Disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by

Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD)
Mapper input/output (I/O) component, and specify the network location types in which it is allowed
to run.
The LLTD Mapper I/O is a network component that discovers and communicates with the LLTD
Responder component running on other computers on your network. The information discovered
by the Mapper I/O allows the Network Map feature to diagram the devices on and connectivity of
your local subnet. For more information about the Network Map, see Display the Network Map.
By default, the Mapper I/O component only runs on a network that is designated private, and
does not run on networks that are designated public or domain. By using Group Policy you can
disable the Mapper I/O component, or change the location types in which it is allowed to run.
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To enable or disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by using Group Policy

1. Start Group Policy Object Editor. To do so, click Start, and then in the Start
Search box, type mmc gpedit.msc.
Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Link-Layer
Topology Discovery.
3. In the details pane, double-click Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver.
4. To disable the Mapper I/O component, click Disabled, and then click OK.
5. To enable the Mapper I/O component, click Enabled, and then select one or
more of the following:
• Allow operation while in domain
• Allow operation while in public network
• Prohibit operation while in private network
• A separate component, the LLTD Responder, must run on any computers that you
want to appear on your Network Map. To configure the Mapper Responder component,
see Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by Using Group Policy.
• Changing a Group Policy setting does not always immediately put the changed
setting into effect. To ensure that the Group Policy setting is applied, either restart the
computer, or run gpupdate /force at a command prompt.
See Also
Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by Using Group Policy
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Install the LLTD Responder on a Computer
Running Windows XP
For more information about the procedure to install the LLTD Responder component on a
computer running Windows XP, see
(http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/409fb2fa-8eb8-45af-b063-
4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true).
See Also
Enable or Disable the LLTD Responder by Using Group Policy
Enable or Disable the LLTD Mapper I/O by Using Group Policy
Enable or Disable Internet Connection

Sharing by Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to enable or disable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
ICS allows a computer that is connected to both a private and public network to share access to
the public network with all computers on the private network. In an enterprise environment where
you want to control access to the public network, you can disable ICS on all other computers to
reduce the risk of unmanaged access to the public network.
If you disable ICS on a computer, the following results occur:
• The ICS service cannot be started or configured.
• The Advanced tab in the Connection Properties dialog box is removed.
• The Internet Connection Sharing page is removed from the New Connection page.
• The Network Setup page is disabled.
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To enable or disable Internet Connection Sharing
1. Start Group Policy Object Editor. To do so, click Start, and then in the Start
Search box, type mmc gpedit.msc.
Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Network
Connections.
3. In the details pane, double-click Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing
on your DNS domain network.
• To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable ICS, click Enabled.
• To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable ICS, click Disabled.
• If you move the computer to a different Domain Name System (DNS) domain after
applying or refreshing the Group Policy setting, the change will not take effect until the
Group Policy setting is refreshed again.
See Also
Enable or Disable the Network Bridge by

Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to enable or disable the user's ability to install and configure a
network bridge.
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The Network Bridge setting, if enabled, allows users to create a Layer 2 Media Access Control
(MAC) bridge, enabling them to connect two or more physical network segments together. A
network bridge thus allows a computer that has connections to two different networks to share
data between those networks.
In an enterprise environment, where there is a need to control network traffic to only authorized
paths, you can disable the Network Bridge setting on a computer. If you disable Network
Bridge on a computer, users cannot create or configure a network bridge. By default, this setting
is not configured.
To enable or disable Network Bridge

Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Network, and Network
Connections.
This setting is location-aware. It only applies when a computer is connected to the same
Domain Name System (DNS) domain network it was connected to when the setting was
refreshed on that computer. If a computer is connected to a DNS domain network other
than the one it was connected to when the setting was refreshed, this setting does not
apply
3. In the details pane, double-click Prohibit installation and configuration of
Network Bridge on your DNS domain network.
• To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable the Network Bridge
setting, click Enabled.
• To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable the Network Bridge
setting, click Disabled.
• If you move the computer to a different DNS domain after applying or refreshing the
Group Policy setting, the change will not take effect until the Group Policy setting is
refreshed again.
• Enabling this setting to prohibit installation and configuration of a network bridge on
your DNS domain network, will neither disable nor remove an existing network bridge
from the user's computer.
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Enable or Disable File Sharing for a User or

Group by Using Group Policy
You can use this procedure to enable or disable a user's ability to share files within their profile.
A member of the Administrators or Network Configuration Operators group can enable or disable
network sharing. This Group Policy setting affects only the users or groups to which it is applied,
and prevents that user or group from sharing their folders even if folder sharing is enabled at the
computer level.
By default, this setting is not configured. If you enable this setting, users will not be able to share
files within their profile.
To enable or disable file sharing for a user or group by using Group Policy
2. In the navigation pane, open the following folders: Local Computer Policy, User
Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Network
Sharing.
3. In the details pane, double-click Prevent users from sharing files within their
profile.
• To enable the Group Policy setting, and disable the user's ability to share
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files, click Enabled.
• To disable the Group Policy setting, and enable the user's ability to share
files, click Disabled.
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You can use this procedure to install additional network features, such as network-aware
applications and services that are not installed by default.
For security reasons, specific network features included with Windows are not installed by
default. Install these features only if you need to use them, because they open additional network
ports through the firewall, and increase the exposure of your computer to others on the network.
The additional network features available include:
• Internet Information Services (IIS), which includes a Web and FTP server
• LPD and LPR Print services for printing to and from UNIX-based computers
• RIP Listener, which supports Routing Information Protocol version 1
• Services for NFS, which supports file sharing to and from UNIX-based computers
• Simple TCP/IP services, which provide miscellaneous network features
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a common network management
protocol
• Telnet Client and Server, which are common protocols used to access remote
computers
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• Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP), a non-secure file transfer protocol
To install optional networking features

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Programs, click Programs and Features, and then click Turn Windows
features on and off.
4. In the Windows Features dialog box, select the check box next to the feature
you want to install, and then click OK. You can select multiple features for installation.
Windows installs the features you requested.
• You can uninstall a Windows feature by clearing the check box next to it, and then
clicking OK.
See Also
Additional Resources
For more information about troubleshooting Network Connections problems, see the following
resources:
• Network and Sharing Center (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=58934)
For information about administering the Network and Sharing Center, best practices, and known
issues, see the following resources:
• Network and Sharing Center Operations Guide
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=63530)
For general information about how the Network and Sharing Center works, see the following
resources:
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• Network and Sharing Center Technical Reference
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=71748)
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Introduction to Administering Network and Sharing Center.................................................... .......15

Best Practices for Administering Network and Sharing Center.....................................................16

Using Network and Sharing Center.......................................................................................... .....19

Start Network and Sharing Center........................................................................... .....................19

Start the Network Connections Folder.................................................................... ......................22

Display the Network Map............................................................................................ ..................23

Connect to a Remote Network........................................................................................ ..............24

Disconnect from a Remote Network.................................................................. ...........................33

Creating and Configuring Network Connections....................................................... ....................37

View the List of Available Connections...................................................................................... ....38

Creating New Network Connections....................................................................... ......................41

Make a Local Area Network (LAN) Connection..................................................................... ........41

Make a Wireless Network Connection.................................................................... ......................42

Make a Virtual Private Network (VPN) Connection...................................................... .................45

Make a Dial-up or ISDN Network Connection................................................................. ..............47

Make a Broadband Connection using PPPoE............................................................................. ..49

Managing Your Network Connections........................................................................... ................50

Create a Copy of a Network Connection................................................................................. ......51

Rename a Network Connection................................................................................ ....................52

Specify a Default Network Connection.................................................................................... ......52

Enable or Disable a Network Connection..................................................................................... .54

View the Status of a Network Connection....................................................................... ..............55

Configuring Network Connections............................................................................................. ....59

Configure VPN Connection Authentication and Data Encryption.............................. ....................59

Changing How Windows Dials Phone Numbers....................................................... ....................62

Create a New Dialing Location................................................................................................... ...63

Change Dialing Properties for a Location..................................................................................... .64

Specify Area Code Rules............................................................................................ ..................65

Specify Numbers to Dial an Outside Line..................................................................................... .66

Create a New Calling Card................................................................................... ........................67

Modify an Existing Calling Card................................................................................ ....................69

Use a Calling Card to Dial Long Distance......................................................................... ............70

Specify a Long Distance Carrier......................................................................... ..........................71

Configuring Dial-up Options............................................................................................. .............72

Configure Client Callback Options........................................................................... .....................73

Configure Autodial..................................................................................................................... ....74

Enable Multiple Device Dialing................................................................................................... ...75

Configure Phone Number Modifiers.................................................................................... ..........77

Configure Redial Options.................................................................................................. ............79

Configure Idle Time Before Disconnect................................................................................... ......80

Assign Multiple Phone Numbers to a Connection.......................................................... ...............81

Enable Operator Assisted Calls or Manual Dialing.................................................................... ....82

Start the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Service............................... ........................83

Configuring Incoming Connections.......................................................................... .....................84

Accept Incoming Network Connections......................................................................................... 85

Grant Incoming Connections Access Rights to Your Computer....................................................86

Configure an Incoming Connection to Use TCP/IP...................................................... .................87

Configure an Incoming Connection to Use Callback........................................................... ..........90

Configuring Network Protocols and Components............................................... ..........................91

Configure TCP/IP Settings........................................................................................... .................92

Install Additional Network Protocols or Components................................................................ .....94

Enable or Disable a Network Protocol or Component........................................................ ...........96

Remove a Network Protocol or Component........................................................................... .......97

Modify the Protocol Bindings Order................................................................... ...........................98

Modify the Network Provider Order..................................................................................... ..........99

Configure the Client for Microsoft Networks........................................................................ ........100

Configure Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).................................................................... .................101

Start or Stop Requesting LCP Extensions in PPP....................................................................... 101

Enable or Disable IP Header Compression in PPP............................................................... ......102

Enable or Disable Software Compression in PPP................................................................... ....103

Enable or Disable Multilink for Single Link Connections....................................... ......................104