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Windows 9x and DCC can use parallel, serial, or IR ports. Windows
Me can also use a separate IR Link utility for initiating file transfers
via the infrared port.
Setting Up Windows NT 4 Direct Connection
Windows NT 4 treats direct connections as a form of dial-up networking
that uses a serial cable as a substitute for a modem. Thus,
you must use the Modems icon in Control Panel to Install a New
Modem: Choose Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable Connection
Between 2 PCs from the list of standard modems. Parallel connections
are not supported in NT 4.
If you are going to host the connection, you also need to do the
following:
• Install and configure NT networking (if not already installed)
• Install and configure remote access services (RAS)
• Install NetBEUI protocol
This process is clumsy and complex. A good visual tutorial for both
host and guest setup is available online at J. Helmig’s World of
Windows Networking Web site:
www.helmig.com/j_helmig/dccnt4.htm
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As an alternative, you might want to use LapLink 2000 or other
file-transfer programs with your NT 4 system.
Hosting NT 4 Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable Connections
If you’re hosting the connection, log in as Administrator, open the
Administrative Tools (common) folder on the Start button, and
select Remote Access Administrator.
Open the Server menu and then select Start Remote Access Service.
Your server will wait for the connection.
Using NT 4 Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable as Guest
Open the Dial-Up Networking Wizard and create a new connection.
For the modem, select the Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable
you installed previously. Do not enter a phone number. Click the
Server tab and specify PPP: Windows NT as the server type. Next,
select NetBEUI as the protocol, select Enable Software Compression,
and deselect Enable PPP LCP Extensions.