Mystery Dial Up, "Logging on to network" takes a long time

Hi,

I recently bought a used Toshiba "Satellite" 2105CDS (WIN98se) laptop.
After I downloaded the drivers for this model from Toshiba's site, I formatted
the HDD and installed Win98SE (not from a "System Restore" CD).
I installed the drivers. Everything is fine, but the dial up connection
(using internal 56K modem). Unlike my other Win98 computers, when I
"connect" (via "Dialer"), "Connect" and "Confirming password" is normal
(quick). "Logging on to network" takes a long time before this is finished
(Dialer window closes and small icon appears in System Tray). I have tried
several times on different days. My other slower computer, doesn't have this
problem. Note: Afterwards, I have no trouble browsing and downloading
(download speed is always fast for dial up).

As a test, I installed a new PC card modem and it's driver. Using
that modem, I still have the same problem!

I called Toshiba tech support and he told me to check settings and compare
them to the other computer. I already did that. Do you have any idea what
might be causing this?

Thanks in advance, Brad

Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.

See if this helps:

Open "My Computer", double-click Dial-Up Networking
or
Click Start Programs Accessories Communications Dial-Up Networking.

Right-click the icon for your connection, click Properties on the menu that
appears, then the Networking tab.

In the "Allowed Network Protocols" section, make sure only TCP/IP is
check-marked.
Un-check NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible.

Then click OK all the way out.

Also, click Start Settings Control Panel Network, click to select Client
for Microsoft Networks in the list, then click the Properties button.

Make sure Log on to Windows NT domain is not checked.
Below that, select "Quick logon".
Click OK all the way out and restart if prompted.

Post back with your results.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+


"Brad" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I recently bought a used Toshiba "Satellite" 2105CDS (WIN98se) laptop.
After I downloaded the drivers for this model from Toshiba's site, I
formatted
the HDD and installed Win98SE (not from a "System Restore" CD).
I installed the drivers. Everything is fine, but the dial up connection
(using internal 56K modem). Unlike my other Win98 computers, when I
"connect" (via "Dialer"), "Connect" and "Confirming password" is normal
(quick). "Logging on to network" takes a long time before this is
finished
(Dialer window closes and small icon appears in System Tray). I have
tried
several times on different days. My other slower computer, doesn't have
this
problem. Note: Afterwards, I have no trouble browsing and downloading
(download speed is always fast for dial up).

As a test, I installed a new PC card modem and it's driver. Using
that modem, I still have the same problem!

I called Toshiba tech support and he told me to check settings and
compare
them to the other computer. I already did that. Do you have any idea
what
might be causing this?

Thanks in advance, Brad

Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.

Glen,

I don't have any dial-up these days, not even a modem in my 98 machine, but
I recall that one of the default setting in a DUN connectoid is to "Log on
to network", and that this is what OP should disable. Perhaps on the same
Servers tab?

--

Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User

"glee" wrote in message
...
See if this helps:

Open "My Computer", double-click Dial-Up Networking
or
Click Start Programs Accessories Communications Dial-Up Networking.

Right-click the icon for your connection, click Properties on the menu
that
appears, then the Networking tab.

In the "Allowed Network Protocols" section, make sure only TCP/IP is
check-marked.
Un-check NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible.

Then click OK all the way out.

Also, click Start Settings Control Panel Network, click to select
Client
for Microsoft Networks in the list, then click the Properties button.

Make sure Log on to Windows NT domain is not checked.
Below that, select "Quick logon".
Click OK all the way out and restart if prompted.

Post back with your results.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+


"Brad" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I recently bought a used Toshiba "Satellite" 2105CDS (WIN98se) laptop.
After I downloaded the drivers for this model from Toshiba's site, I
formatted
the HDD and installed Win98SE (not from a "System Restore" CD).
I installed the drivers. Everything is fine, but the dial up connection
(using internal 56K modem). Unlike my other Win98 computers, when I
"connect" (via "Dialer"), "Connect" and "Confirming password" is
normal
(quick). "Logging on to network" takes a long time before this is
finished
(Dialer window closes and small icon appears in System Tray). I have
tried
several times on different days. My other slower computer, doesn't have
this
problem. Note: Afterwards, I have no trouble browsing and downloading
(download speed is always fast for dial up).

As a test, I installed a new PC card modem and it's driver. Using
that modem, I still have the same problem!

I called Toshiba tech support and he told me to check settings and
compare
them to the other computer. I already did that. Do you have any idea
what
might be causing this?

Thanks in advance, Brad

Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.

Yep, and I know that too! I simply forgot to start my reply with that, since I am
working on an XP system and going from memory. That will teach me to try and reply
on my lunch break.

Fortunately, someone else gave the OP the needed info.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message
...
Glen,

I don't have any dial-up these days, not even a modem in my 98 machine, but I
recall that one of the default setting in a DUN connectoid is to "Log on to
network", and that this is what OP should disable. Perhaps on the same Servers
tab?

--

Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User

"glee" wrote in message
...
See if this helps:

Open "My Computer", double-click Dial-Up Networking
or
Click Start Programs Accessories Communications Dial-Up Networking.

Right-click the icon for your connection, click Properties on the menu that
appears, then the Networking tab.

In the "Allowed Network Protocols" section, make sure only TCP/IP is
check-marked.
Un-check NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible.

Then click OK all the way out.

Also, click Start Settings Control Panel Network, click to select Client
for Microsoft Networks in the list, then click the Properties button.

Make sure Log on to Windows NT domain is not checked.
Below that, select "Quick logon".
Click OK all the way out and restart if prompted.

Post back with your results.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+


"Brad" wrote in message
...
Hi,

I recently bought a used Toshiba "Satellite" 2105CDS (WIN98se) laptop.
After I downloaded the drivers for this model from Toshiba's site, I
formatted
the HDD and installed Win98SE (not from a "System Restore" CD).
I installed the drivers. Everything is fine, but the dial up connection
(using internal 56K modem). Unlike my other Win98 computers, when I
"connect" (via "Dialer"), "Connect" and "Confirming password" is normal
(quick). "Logging on to network" takes a long time before this is
finished
(Dialer window closes and small icon appears in System Tray). I have
tried
several times on different days. My other slower computer, doesn't have
this
problem. Note: Afterwards, I have no trouble browsing and downloading
(download speed is always fast for dial up).

As a test, I installed a new PC card modem and it's driver. Using
that modem, I still have the same problem!

I called Toshiba tech support and he told me to check settings and
compare
them to the other computer. I already did that. Do you have any idea
what
might be causing this?

Thanks in advance, Brad

Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.