Microsoft KB Archive/128828

= PC Ext: DrivesDynamic Problems with Station Restrictions =

Article ID: 128828

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Mail for PC Networks 3.0
 * Microsoft Mail for PC Networks 3.2
 * Microsoft Mail for PC Networks 3.2a

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This article was previously published under Q128828



SYMPTOMS
When EXTERNAL.EXE is operating with the DrivesDynamic=dd or -Fdd option, and it attempts to connect dynamically to a server, the following errors may occur.

The error on remote client is:

Postoffice has not accepted mail item

The error on the PC running External is:

Caller: Sign-on ID or password incorrect.



CAUSE
The Novell Server being dialed has restricted the user to be logged in from a specific workstation.



RESOLUTION
To remove the restriction in Novell, the server supervisor should perform the following procedure:

 In Novell, type the following:

syscon

 Select User Information. Select Station Restrictions. The Network Address will appear on the screen. Press the INSERT key, and type the address of the machine running External.

Novell NetWare is manufactured by Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft, we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.20 3.20a

Keywords: KB128828

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