Configure autodial

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To configure autodial

  1. Open Network Connections.

  2. On the Advanced menu, click Remote Access Preferences.

  3. On the Autodial tab, select the check box next to the location where you want to enable autodial, and then click OK.

Notes

  • To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections.

  • Autodial is enabled by default in Windows XP. In support of this feature, the Remote Access Auto Connection Manager is also started by default.

  • Autodial maps the resources that are required to initially make a connection, but it does not map resources after the connection is made. For more information, see Related Topics.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Autodial
Automating a Network or Dial-up Connection
Start Remote Access Auto Connection Manager