PPP Authentication Fails with SP2 and Shiva Dialer

Last reviewed: March 21, 1997
Article ID: Q140127

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SUMMARY

When you use the Shiva PPP Dialer, which uses SPAP Authentication, the authentication process fails if Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 2 is installed. The problem does not occur with the original 3.51 installation.

WORKAROUND

To resolve this problem, install the fix mentioned below.

After upgrading to Service Pack 2, replace RASPPPEN.DLL with the original file from the CD-ROM.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT Workstation or Server version 3.51. For information on obtaining this update, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

   S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug3.51 kbnetwork NTSrvWkst nttcp
Version : 3.51
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 21, 1997
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