Cannot log on to Frontpage enabled server

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Andrew

I am trying to log on to server to edit live....and
authentication failed...I cannot log on through the
Frontpage Open > Web > My Network Places > <URL>

I get the prompt for logon details which are correct, and
th server does (or should) have server extensions for FP
2002 enabled including the ability to publish/edit via
the http: in Frontpage.

Log file message : "The web server does not appear to
have any authentication methods enabled It asked for
user authentication, but did not send a www-authenticate
header."

What exactly does this mean?

I am working at a client's computer and had the intention
of training them in editing the site (live) rather than
uploading/downloading method via FP's FTP or 3rd party
ftp - and they are running Win XP pro with Frontpage 2000
(from Office 2000 Premium)

Does it make a difference that I'm using FP 2000 to log
on to a 2002 SE enabled server?

What is the recommended solution - if nothing else
besides upgrading to FP2003. This is a non-profit
organisation.

I don't know if this is something do their firewall or
not, or possibly an ISP/Host problem.

Any solutions or suggestions gratefully received.

Thanks

Andrew Murray
 
Andrew,

The first thing I would check is to verify it is not a server issue. You can do this easily by trying to open the web live using your computer, as it sounds like you have not had a problem with that.

If you are able to open the web fine, then look for a firewall issue on your clients computer. I have my firewall setup to authenticate everytime I open a web live or View the remote website from 2003, so if I decline the action my webs will not open or I will be unable to connect to the server.

I personally have never seen any issues opening a web live with various versions on various computers, as long as the host company has the extensions installed properly.

Hope this helps in any way!
 
JDR,
Thanks for the reply, I will pass it on to our network
techie - I was able to edit the site live from my own PC
so I have concluded it might be a firewall issue locally
except I'm not sure of the set up here.

Thanks again.
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Andrew,

The first thing I would check is to verify it is not a
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server issue. You can do this easily by trying to open
the web live using your computer, as it sounds like you
have not had a problem with that.
If you are able to open the web fine, then look for a
Click to expand...
firewall issue on your clients computer. I have my
firewall setup to authenticate everytime I open a web
live or View the remote website from 2003, so if I
decline the action my webs will not open or I will be
unable to connect to the server.
I personally have never seen any issues opening a web
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live with various versions on various computers, as long
as the host company has the extensions installed properly.
 
Also try directly
File Open Web and enter your URL as
http://www.yoursitename.com/
or browse to the site in IE and try File Edit w/ FP
- if you get the same error it is a server authentication setup error

- FP2000 will work w/ the FP 2002 SE

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|
| JDR,
| Thanks for the reply, I will pass it on to our network
| techie - I was able to edit the site live from my own PC
| so I have concluded it might be a firewall issue locally
| except I'm not sure of the set up here.
|
| Thanks again.
|
| >-----Original Message-----
| >Andrew,
| >
| >The first thing I would check is to verify it is not a
| server issue. You can do this easily by trying to open
| the web live using your computer, as it sounds like you
| have not had a problem with that.
| >
| >If you are able to open the web fine, then look for a
| firewall issue on your clients computer. I have my
| firewall setup to authenticate everytime I open a web
| live or View the remote website from 2003, so if I
| decline the action my webs will not open or I will be
| unable to connect to the server.
| >
| >I personally have never seen any issues opening a web
| live with various versions on various computers, as long
| as the host company has the extensions installed properly.
| >
| >Hope this helps in any way!
| >--
| >*****************
| >JDR
| >
| >
| >"Andrew" wrote:
| >
| >> I am trying to log on to server to edit live....and
| >> authentication failed...I cannot log on through the
| >> Frontpage Open > Web > My Network Places > <URL>
| >>
| >> I get the prompt for logon details which are correct,
| and
| >> th server does (or should) have server extensions for
| FP
| >> 2002 enabled including the ability to publish/edit via
| >> the http: in Frontpage.
| >>
| >> Log file message : "The web server does not appear to
| >> have any authentication methods enabled It asked for
| >> user authentication, but did not send a www-
| authenticate
| >> header."
| >>
| >> What exactly does this mean?
| >>
| >> I am working at a client's computer and had the
| intention
| >> of training them in editing the site (live) rather
| than
| >> uploading/downloading method via FP's FTP or 3rd party
| >> ftp - and they are running Win XP pro with Frontpage
| 2000
| >> (from Office 2000 Premium)
| >>
| >> Does it make a difference that I'm using FP 2000 to
| log
| >> on to a 2002 SE enabled server?
| >>
| >> What is the recommended solution - if nothing else
| >> besides upgrading to FP2003. This is a non-profit
| >> organisation.
| >>
| >> I don't know if this is something do their firewall or
| >> not, or possibly an ISP/Host problem.
| >>
| >> Any solutions or suggestions gratefully received.
| >>
| >> Thanks
| >>
| >> Andrew Murray
| >>
| >>
| >.
| >
 
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