Macintosh Users Logon Only as Guest, Not Registered User (101505)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q101505 SYMPTOMS
An attempt to logon to a Windows NT Advanced Server from a Macintosh
as a registered user fails.
CAUSE
The Macintosh does not have the Microsoft user authentication module
(UAM) installed.
RESOLUTION
Install the Microsoft UAM on the Macintosh or perform the following
three steps to reduce the security of the network and eliminate the
requirement for its use:
- In the Control Panel, choose MacFile.
- Choose Attributes.
- Remove the Require Microsoft Authentication check box.
MORE INFORMATION
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server was designed to be a secure
operating system. Windows NT Advanced Services for Macintosh maintains
this security by requiring users to use the Microsoft user
authentication module (UAM) when first logging onto the server. If a
user does not have the Microsoft UAM installed, the option to logon as
a registered user is unavailable (dimmed). A logon attempt without the
UAM present would transmit the account name and password through the
network without encrypting them; a network "sniffer" could be used to
access that information.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbinterop KB101505 |
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