How to Start Dial-Up Networking Connection Using Command Line (145740)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q145740

SUMMARY

This article describes how to start a Dial-Up Networking connection using a command line in Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION

To start a Dial-Up Networking connection using a command line, use the following syntax 
   rundll rnaui.dll,RnaDial <connectoid>
where <connectoid> is the name of the connection you want to start.

For example, to start a connection named "My Connection," use the following command line: 
   rundll rnaui.dll,RnaDial My Connection
You can use this command line in an MS-DOS session, or by clicking the Start button, clicking Run, and then typing the line in the Open box.

Notes

  • The RnaDial and <connectoid> components of the command line are case sensitive, and the location of spaces and commas is critical.
  • Although you can start a Dial-Up Networking connection using a command line, you cannot start the Dial-Up Networking Server using a command line.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/28/2001
Keywords:kbDialUp KB145740
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