Configuring Remote Access Services (RAS) under MS Windows NT4.

 Using NT4 RAS with Ministry of Sound

These instructions are to be used only after Ministry of Sound have registered you and have issued you with an account and Username.

It is necessary for your computer to have a modem installed before you follow these instructions. If you are unsure how to do this, refer to your Microsoft literature.

Before continuing you will need to know: your user login name* and your password. If you do not know any of these details then please contact Customer Services on 0870 909 8200 who will be able to advise you. You will also need your original copy of the Microsoft Windows NT4 installation CD-ROM.

You are advised to read these instructions carefully before actually undertaking the following procedures.

* Referenced as <USERID> below.

 Disclaimer

Due to the nature of a networked NT system it is impossible to cover all eventualities of system configuration within a single document such as this. For this reason this document is directed more towards a standalone system, or the home-user, as opposed to more complex commercial networked environments.

In the latter of these cases this document is designed to act only as a guide towards specific Ministry of Sound settings. A working knowledge of TCP/IP network systems is essential in these cases. Ministry of Sound cannot be held responsible for the loss of any network connectivity resulting from the use of this instruction set.

The Technical support line will be unable to support any form of networked connection on standard dial-up accounts. This form of connection breaches Ministry of Sound’s standard dial-up terms and conditions.

 Stage 1: Logging on.

Before you can perform the following procedure you will need to log onto your NT machine with Full Administrator Privileges.

 Stage 2: Installing the Remote Access Services.

A. Adding the MS Loopback Adapter.

Due to the nature of the NT installation procedure, this document assumes that some element of networking capability was selected during the installation of the operating system.

If your NT system does not have a network card installed it is often advisable to install the MS Loopack Adapter. This device ensures that internal routing for your NT system can be performed correctly.

N.B. Only install this device if you do not have a network card installed on your machine. Otherwise proceed to Section B.

1. From the Start button, go to Settings then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Double-click Network then select the Adapters tab.
   
   
3. If you already have ‘MS Loopback Adapter’ or any other device installed proceed to Section B. If not, proceed to Section A Step 4.
   
   
4. Click Add.
   
   
5. From the Select Network Adapter dialogue display select ‘MS Loopback Adapter’ then click OK.
   
   
6. Accept default ‘Frame Type:’ settings, usually ‘802.3’, Click OK.
   
   
7. You will be prompted for your Windows NT CD-Rom.
   
   
8. Your system will copy files and return to the Network configuration display.
   

B. Adding the TCP/IP protocol.

If your NT system does not have the TCP/IP protocol installed perform the following procedure. TCP/IP must be installed to allow Internet connectivity.

1. From the Network configuration display within Control Panel.
   
   
2. Select the Protocols tab.
   
   
3. If you already have ‘TCP/IP’ installed proceed to Section C. If not, proceed to Section B Step 4.
   
   
4. Click Add.
   
   
5. From the Select Network Protocol dialogue display select ‘TCP/IP Protocol’ then click OK.
   
   
6. You may experience a prompt enquiring if you wish to use DHCP if it is available. Click No.
   
   
7. You will be prompted for your Windows NT CD-Rom.
   
   
8. Your system will copy files and return to the Network configuration display.
   

C. Adding the Remote Access Service.

1. From the Network configuration display within Control Panel.
   
   
2. Select the Services tab.
   
   
3. If you already have ‘Remote Access Service’ installed; select the Service, click Properties and proceed to Section C Step 8. If ‘Remote Access Service’ is not present, proceed to Section C Step 4.
   
   
4. Click Add.
   
   
5. From the Select Network Service dialogue display select ‘Remote Access Service’ then click OK.
   
   
6. You will be prompted for your Windows NT CD-Rom.
   
   
7. Providing a modem has been previously installed you will presented with an Add RAS Device display. Select the relevant modem in the drop-down menu for ‘RAS Capable Devices:’ and Click OK.
   
   
8. You will be presented with a Remote Access Setup display.
   
   
9. Click the Configure button. Select ‘Dial out only’ and click OK.
   
   
10. Click the Network button. Ensure only ‘TCP/IP’ is ticked. Click OK.
    
    
11. Click Continue. Click Close.
    
    
12. The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties display will now appear. Use Stage 3 Step 4 to configure these settings correctly.

 Stage 3: Configuring your Network TCP/IP device.

N.B. If TCP/IP is currently installed and associated with your local network device consult your Network Administrator before attempting any changes. Ministry of Sound customers with a Static IP Address should NOT enter their Ministry of Sound IP address within this TCP/IP configuration.

1. From the Network configuration display within Control Panel.
   
   
2. Select the Protocols tab.
   
   
3. Select the ‘TCP/IP protocol’ and click Properties.
   
   
4. Select the IP Address tab.
   
   
5. The ‘Adapter:’ entry will display your present network device. Depending upon the device displayed in this entry perform the following;
   
   
   a. If MS Loopback Adapter is displayed - proceed to Stage 3 Step 6.
   b. If a previously installed network device is displayed, and this device was not previously configured for TCP/IP - proceed to Stage 3 Step 6.
   c. If a previously installed network device is displayed, and this device was previously configured for TCP/IP - consult your Network Administrator and proceed to Stage 4.
   
   
6. Ensure that Specify an IP address is selected.
   
   Enter: 10.0.0.1 - for ‘IP Address’.
   Enter: 255.255.255.0 - for ‘Subnet Mask’.
   Enter: 10.0.0.1 - for ‘Default Gateway’.
   
   
7. Leave all other entries blank or set at default.
   
   
8. Click OK.
   
   
9. You may experience a prompt ‘At least one of the adapter cards has an empty Primary WINS address. Do you want to continue?’ Click Yes.
   
   
10. Click Close. You will then be prompted to restart your machine. Click Yes to allow the machine to reboot at this point.
    

 Stage 4: Configuring your RAS Phonebook Entry.

Assuming that RAS has been installed and the modem configured as above, you will need to create a Phonebook Entry for Ministry of Sound. Use the following procedure to enter this information.

1. Double-click the My Computer icon, and double-click Dial-Up Networking.
   
   
2. If this is the first time that Dial-Up Networking has been run on the machine, NT will alert that the phonebook is empty and prompts to create a new entry. Click OK and proceed to Stage 4 Step 4.
   
   
3. If you have previously entered other phonebook entries, Dial-Up Networking will open as normal. In this instance click the New... button.
   
   
4. If the New Phonebook Entry Wizard begins proceed to Stage 4 Step 5. If the Phonebook Entry Wizard does not begin;
   
   
   a. Click Cancel. Click the More button.
   b. Select User Preferences.
   c. Select the Appearance tab
   d. Ensure that the entry to ‘Use wizard to create new phonebook entry’ is ticked. Click OK.
   e. Return to Stage 4 Step 3.
   
   
5. Enter MinistryofSound in the field for ‘Name the new phonebook entry:’. Click Next.
   
   
6. Tick all three checkboxes within the Server display. Click Next.
   
   
7. Ensure that ‘Use Telephony dialing properties’ is ticked, and select United Kingdom (44) within the ‘Country code:’ drop-down menu.
   
   
8. Enter the Area Code and Telephone number of your local VPop - excluding the initial zero. (E.G. 845 0798777) Click Next.
   
   
9. Ensure that ‘Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)’ is selected. Click Next.
   
   
10. Select the ‘Use a terminal window’ option. Click Next.
    
    
11. Ensure that ‘My IP address:’ reads 0.0.0.0 Click Next.
    
    
12. Ensure both ‘DNS server:’ and ‘WINS server’ read 0.0.0.0 Click Next.
    
    
13. Click Finish.
    

 Stage 5: Connecting to Ministry of Sound.

1. Double-click My Computer on your Windows NT Desktop.
   
   
2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
   
   
3. Ensure that MinistryofSound is displayed within ‘Phonebook entry to dial:’.
   
   
4. Click Dial.
   
   
5. Enter your <USERID>@ministryofsound.net in the entry for ‘User name’.
   
   
6. Enter your password in the entry for ‘Password’.
   
   
7. Ensure that you clear any text within the entry for ‘Domain’.
   
   
8. Tick the entry to ‘Save password’. Click OK.
   
   
9. Following connection an After Dial Terminal window will appear.
   
   
10. Follow the on-screen prompts to re-enter your <USERID> and password. Ensuring that you press the <Enter> key on the keyboard after each.
    
    
11. When the ‘IP address is’ prompt appears, click Done.
    
    
12. Your machine will register itself on the Ministry of Sound network.
    
    
13. You can now run the Internet application of your choice.
    
    
    N.B. The login procedure can be automated by the use of a login script. One such script is available from Ministry of Sound’s CD-ROM at:
    
    \extras\win9x_NT\utils\scripts\
    
    The documentation for the installation of this script is available on the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your drive and it will Auto-play. Select the Support section from the screen displayed.

 Stage 6: Disconnecting from Ministry of Sound.

1. Close down any Internet applications you are currently running.
   
   
2. Click the right mouse button on the Dial-Up Networking Monitor icon situated on the taskbar.
   
   
3. Select Hang up and select MinistryofSound.
   
   
4. You will be asked to confirm the disconnection. Click Yes.
   
   
5. This will disconnect your modem from Ministry of Sound.