Connection issue

[Boo]

A Windows XP Pro workstation must use a dial-up to the bank to transfer a
file every few days.
This is done with hyperterminal.

We have a Windows server and a Linux server on our network.

The problem is that after the modem makes the usual noises and connects,
hyperterminal comes up with the login prompt for our Linux box and not the
bank.

I tried disabling the network connection in XP. To verify it is disabled, a
quick check in device manager shows a red X on the network card, I can't
ping any address, and mapped drives are not available.

Hyperterminal still gives our Linux login prompt.

Unplugging the network cable is the current solution, login to the bank
works as required.

Any ideas as to what is wrong?

I would expect hyperterminal to login to the connection dialed.
I would also expect disabling the network connection to prevent it.

TIA

Rob

 

[Steve Nielsen]

This may be an issue with the way the Linux server is configured. It
sounds to me like it is somehow snagging network authentications. What
happens if you disconnect the Linux box from the network? Might want to
ask in one of the Linux forums particular to your Linux distribution.

Steve

 

[JJ]

If I disconnect the workstation or the Linux box from the network,
HyperTerminal works as required.

You mention that the Linux box may be snagging network authentications.
Shouldn't disabling the network connection in XP prevent this from
happening?

Rob