DOCUMENT:Q179470 09-AUG-2001 [crossnet] TITLE :Unable to Access Shares on RAS Client from RAS Server PRODUCT :Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues PROD/VER:WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0;Windows:95 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbinterop kbnetwork ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 - Microsoft Windows 95 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMPTOMS ======== When you have a Remote Access Service (RAS) client connected to your RAS server, your Local Area Network (LAN) clients may not be able to access the resources on the RAS client. CAUSE ===== The cause for the above issue may vary depending on your type of RAS client. Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Client ------------------------------------------ The network protocol bound to the Dial-Up Adapter is not bound to the file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks service. Windows NT RAS Client --------------------- The network protocol bound to the Server service has the Remote Access WAN Wrapper disabled. RESOLUTION ========== To enable access to shared resources on the RAS client from LAN clients, perform the following steps: WARNING: Security risks are increased by allowing other networks (including the Internet if you connect to it) to access shares on your RAS client computer. Windows 95 RAS Client --------------------- 1. Right-click Network Neighborhood, and then click Properties. 2. Select the protocol(s) bound to Dial-Up Adapter, and then click Properties. 3. Click the Bindings tab, and then click File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks to enable it. 4. Click OK, and then restart your computer. Windows NT version 3.5x RAS Client ---------------------------------- 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network. 2. Click the Bindings tab, and then select Server in the box below the Show Bindings for drop down list box. 3. Select the entry that displays the Server service bound to your protocol. For example: Server\NetBEUI Protocol\Remote Access WAN Wrapper 4. Click Enable, and then click OK. 5. Restart your computer when prompted. Windows NT version 4.0 RAS Client --------------------------------- 1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click Network. 2. Click the Bindings tab, and then select Server in the box below the Show Bindings for drop down list box. 3. Double-click the protocol(s) your RAS connection uses. 4. Click Remote Access WAN Wrapper, and then click Enable. 5. Click Close, and then restart your computer when prompted. Additional query words: browse ====================================================================== Keywords : kbinterop kbnetwork Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3 Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0;Windows:95 Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.