NETmachines.net

Support Directory

Support Home
RedRak Registration
Online Documentation

Top Questions
Downloadables
FAQ

RedRak Client Setups

Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Settings for LAN Networking
Setup for Shared Printers
Windows 95
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Settings for LAN Networking
Setup for Shared Printers
Macintosh System 7
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Settings for LAN Networking
Setup for Shared Printers
Setup for Backups
Macintosh Open Transport
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Settings for LAN Networking
Setup for Shared Printers
Macintosh System 8.5 (Open Transport)
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Settings for LAN Networking
Setup for Shared Printers

Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Network Properties
     Services
         Computer Browser
         RPC Configuration
         NetBIOS Interface
         Workstation
         Server
        Remote Access Service
             Installed RAS device (Modem Use Modem Control Panel to add Modem)
             Configure... - Dial out only or Dial out and Receive calls
             Network... - Enable TCP/IP
     Protocols
        TCP/IP Protocol
             IP Address - Specify an IP address Fill in appropriate information
                 DNS - Enter appropriate information (Domain Suffix Search Order can be empty)
                 WINS Address
                     No WINS
                     Enable DNS for Windows Resolution
                     Disable LMHOSTS Lookup
                     Scope ID: LEAVE BLANK
                 Routing - None
     Bindings for all protocols
         TCP/IP - Remote Access WAN Wrapper

Dial-Up Networking
     Edit Phone Book Entry
         Server
             Dial-Up Server Type - PPP
             Network Protocols
                 TCP/IP only
                 TCP/IP Settings
                     Server assigned IP address
                     Specify name server address
                         Primary DNS
                         Primary WINS - Specify only if Dial-Up server is not a WINS server
                 Enable Software Compression
                 Enable PPP LCP extensions
         Script
             None
         Security
             Accept any authentication including clear text
         X.25
             None

Settings for LAN Networking
Network Properties
     Services
         Computer Browser
         RPC Configuration
         NetBIOS Interface
         Workstation
         Server
     Protocols
        TCP/IP Protocol
             IP Address - Specify an IP address Fill in appropriate information
                 DNS - Enter appropriate information (Domain Suffix Search Order can be empty)
                 WINS Address
                     No WINS (1)
                     Enable DNS for Windows Resolution
                     Disable LMHOSTS Lookup
                     Scope ID: LEAVE BLANK
                 Routing - None
     Adapters
         Network Adapter Card (I.E. 3Com Fast Ether link)
     Bindings for all adapters
         TCP/IP Protocol
         WINS Client (TCP/IP)
Notes: You must set your local Workgroup to the workgroup you wish to see in your Network Neighborhood.
(1) Specify a WINS server if there is no WINS server on your local routing network.

Setup for Shared Printers
Open Network Neighborhood
     Open your RedRak Server
        Logon to Server

Open Shared Printer to Install
                 When prompted to setup this printer Select Yes
                     If prompted about a NULL printer driver. Select OK
                         Select the appropriate Manufacturer and Printer for the selected printer
                             Or
                         Select Have Disk... if using manufacturer's printer drivers
Note: It may take up to 10 minutes for a Windows NT machine to update its list of shared printers on a RedRak.

Windows 95
4.00.950 B (OEM)
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
Network Properties
     Configuration
        Client for Microsoft Networks
        Dial-Up Adapter
             Bindings TCP/IP - Dial-Up Adapter
        TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter
             TCP/IP - Obtain an IP address automatically (Configured in Dial-Up networking)
             DNS - Enable DNS Enter Host name and Domain (DNS Server Configured in Dial-Up networking)
             Bindings - Client for Microsoft Networks
             WINS Configuration - Disable WINS Resolution (Configured in Dial-Up networking)

   Dial-Up Networking Properties
     Default Configuration
         Server Types
             PPP
             Log on to the network
             Enable software compression
             Do not Require encrypted password
             Do not Require data encryption
             Select ONLY TCP/IP Protocol
             TCP/IP Settings
                 Server assigned IP address
                 Specify name of server addresses
                     Primary DNS - Enter appropriate information
                     Primary WINS - Specify only if Dial-Up server is not a WINS server
                 Use default gateway on remote network

Settings for LAN Networking
Network Properties
     Configuration
        Client for Microsoft Networks
        Network Adapter Card (I.E. 3Com Fast Ether link)
             Bindings TCP/IP - Network Adapter Card (I.E. 3Com Fast Ether link) (2)
        TCP/IP -> Network Adapter Card (I.E. 3Com Fast Ether link)
             IP Address
                 Specify on IP address unless you are using DHCP
                 Gateway - Fill in appropriate information
                 WINS Configuration - Disable WINS Resolution (1)
                 DNS Configuration - Enable DNS Fill in appropriate information
                 Bindings - Client for Microsoft Networks
Notes: You must set your local Workgroup to the workgroup you wish to see in your Network Neighborhood.
(1) Specify a WINS server if there is no WINS server on your local routing network.
(2) If you are accessing a network other than your local network for windows sharing and can not see the computers in your Network Neighborhood you will need to disable all protocols other than TCP/IP.

Setup for Shared Printers
Open Network Neighborhood
     Open your RedRak Server
        Logon to Server
             Open Shared Printer to Install
                 When prompted to setup this printer Select Yes
                     Follow Add Printer Wizard's Directions

Windows 98
Same as Windows95

Macintosh System 7
Settings for LAN Networking
MacTCP Control Panel
     Select Ethernet
     Enter IP Address
     More ...
         Obtain address Manually
         Fill in IP Address, Routing Information, Domain Name Server Information

Settings for Dial-Up Networking (Using 3rd party Mac PPP)
MacPPP (System 7.0.1)
     Install MacTCP per MacTCP instructions
     Install ConfigPPP control panel and PPP extension per MacPPP instructions
MacTCP Control Panel - Select the PPP icon
     More...
         Obtain address Manually
         Fill in IP Address, Routing Information, Domain Name Server Information
Config PPP control panel
     Create a new PPP Server entry
         Configure the entry
             Set Baud rate - Flow Control - Enter Phone # - Enter modem init string if needed
             Optionally configure the Authentication information
Select Open to make a connection.
Macintosh Open Transport
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
TCP/IP Control Panel
     TCP/IP Dial-Up Configuration
         Connect via : PPP
         Configure : Using PPP Server
         Name Server addr : Enter appropriate server address
         Options...
             Make TCP/IP - Active or Load only when needed
PPP Control Panel
     PPP Dial-Up Configuration
         Connect via: Modem
         Connection
             Registered User
             Name : Enter Account Name
             Password: Enter Account Password
             Number : Enter phone Number
             Options...
                 Protocol
                     Allow error correction and compression in modem
                     Use TCP header compression
                     Do Not Connect to a command-line hosts
                 Redialing
                     Set as desired
                 Connection
                     Set as desired
Modem Control Panel
     Connect via: Select appropriate port
     Setup
         Modem: Select appropriate modem script (may need to acquire from manufacturer)
         Sound : Set as desired
         Dialing : Set as appropriate
Settings for LAN Networking
TCP/IP Control Panel
     Connect via : Ethernet
     Configure : Manually - Enter appropriate information
     Options...
         Make TCP/IP - Active or Load only when needed

Macintosh System 8.5 (Open Transport)
Settings for Dial-Up Networking
TCP/IP Control Panel
     TCP/IP Dial-Up Configuration
         Connect via : PPP
         Configure : Using PPP Server
         Name Server addr : Enter appropriate server address
         Options...
             Make TCP/IP - Active or Load only when needed
Remote Access Control Panel
     PPP Dial-Up Configuration
         Connect via: Modem
         Connection
             Registered User
             Name : Enter Account Name
             Password: Enter Account Password
             Number : Enter phone Number
             Options...
                 Protocol
                     Use Protocol: PPP
                     Optionally select Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications
                     Allow error correction and compression in modem
                     Use TCP header compression
                     Do Not Connect to a command-line hosts
                 Redialing
                     Set as desired
                 Connection
                     Set as desired
Modem Control Panel
     Connect via: Select appropriate port
     Setup
         Modem: Select appropriate modem script (may need to acquire from manufacturer)
         Sound : Set as desired
         Dialing : Set as appropriate

Settings for LAN Networking
TCP/IP Control Panel
     TCP/IP LAN Configuration
         Connect via : Ethernet
         Configure : Manually - Enter appropriate information
         Options...
             Make TCP/IP - Active Unselect Load only when needed

Note: You can access a RedRak's shared paths on a network other than your local network or when dialing in remotely by using the TCP/IP Client in your chooser.

Setup for Shared Printers
Apple Menu - Chooser
     Select Appletalk Zone that printer is in
         Select Appropriate Printer Driver and select printer from list
             Or
         Select LaserWriter 8 Printer Driver
             Select Printer from list
                 Select Setup...
                     Use Select PPD... to set appropriate PPD

Setup for Backups
Install BetterTelnet from The RedRak CD:Clients:Macintosh
     Create an alias of BetterTelnet and place it in the Startup folder in the System folder
         Manually Launch BetterTelnet
             Edit Menu - FTP Server...
                 Server Mode - On, Username & Password Required
                 Select Use MacBinary II
             Edit Menu - FTP Users...
                 Use New to create a user for backup access.

FreePPP(System 7.1 or later)
Instructions for FreePPP
Install FreePPP per FreePPP's instructions

Open MacTCP control panel - Select the PPP icon      Select More...          Obtain
address Manually          Fill
in IP Address, Routing Information, Domain Name Server Information
Open FreePPP Setup Application
     Connect to : New Account
         Configure entry
             Account Tab
                 Enter Account name - Connect Directly - Optionally enter Account Information.
             Dial-Up Tab
                 Enter Phone #
             Options Tab
                 Enter appropriate Domain Name & DNS
                 IP Address : Assigned by PPP server
<Back>