User's Guide for MS-DOS Clients

328
Using Remote Access Service
Using the Network
Using the Network
This section includes information on connecting to, using, and disconnecting
from the network, and provides a command summary.
Connecting to the Network
NOTE: You must load RAS before you start the Windows operating system. If you are using
your computer to connect sometimes by modem and sometimes by network adapter
card, you should not start Windows from your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or if you
prefer, remember to exit Windows, load RAS, and then return to Windows.
If you are using Microsoft Windows version 3.0 with a serial mouse, start Windows
before using RAS to connect to the network. If you start Windows after establishing
a connection, the connection may be lost.
To load the RAS drivers manually, start at step 1. If you accepted the Setup
default to load the RAS drivers automatically, start at step 2.
To connect to a Windows NT or LAN Manager Network
1 If the RAS drivers are not loaded automatically on your workstation, type
rasload at the MS-DOS command prompt.
2 At the MS-DOS prompt, type rasphone to open the Phone Book.
-Or-
From the Windows interface, click on the RAS Phone Book icon.
3 Create and save a Phone Book entry (use Phone Book Help).
4 Connect to the network (use Phone Book Help).
You can now use the network as if you were in your office.
NOTE: You can access data files across the telephone connection, but loading software
programs across the network via a telephone line will cause extremely long delays.
Contact your network administrator for more details.