Losing internet password when connecting with MS-Outlook

[Mercedes King]

Hi,

We're running a peer-to-peer network with Win 2000.
We were using Outlook Express but have recently installed
Exchange Server and switched to MS-Outlook 2002 for both
internal and external email.
We have 10 computers connected to the network and 5 of
them have dial up access for the internet.
The problem we are now facing which we did not face with
Outlook Express is that if someone tried to connect to the
internet while someone else is already connected then the
person trying to connect will lose the password and can no
longer connect to the internet until their password is re-
entered.
It seems fair to assume that this is a security feature of
MS-Outlook. Is there a way around it? A setting that
will stop this from happening?

Thanks
mercedes

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

See http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q290684

Also note - it sounds like you might want to rethink your setup - time for
some kind of internet connection sharing or, better yet, broadband if
available in your area - that way everyone shares a single connection (and
get a good firewall to protect your network). And then, ditch POP mail and
have Exchange handle all your Internet mail - it will be a *lot* more
efficient. See http://www.msexchange.org/tutorials/MF002.html for help with
it. Centralizing all your connectivity & mail will make your administration
a breeze.