In article <ee9a2b0.-1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
paulgoade@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
> Processor: Power PC
>
> I get the following message when I try to connect to my Windows Vista
laptop
> from my G5 OS X Leopard Mac.
>
> - I am using RDC Beta 3 (080409).
> - I use my Windows Vista laptop at work on a domain
> (ntdev.corp.microsoft.com).
> - I can ping my laptop via IP address from Mac.
> - Using the Terminal app on my Mac, typing the command "telnet
> windows_ip_address 3389" shows me "windows_ip_address: nodename nor
servname
> provided, or not known"
>
> The Mac cannot connect to the Windows-based computer.
>
> This problem can occur if:
> - The Windows-based computer is not set up to accept remote connections.
> - The Windows-based computer is not turned on.
> - The Mac, or the Windows-based computer is experiencing network
problems.
>
> Try connecting to the Windows-based computer again, or contact your
> administrator.
>
> What are the troubleshooting steps to correct this problem?
Have you ever connected before? I connect to Windows Terminal Server
without any problem. It is set up to accept remote connections. I
think your laptop may require additional software, but I don't know
enough to tell you what it needs.
I cannot telnet either, so that may not be a reasonable test.
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Robert B. Peirce, Venetia, PA 724-941-6883
bob AT peirce-family.com [Mac]
rbp AT cooksonpeirce.com [Office]
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