How to set up a serial connection to a Windows 7 computer
- by oli_arborum
I need to set up a "dial in" connection to a Windows 7 (Ultimate) computer via a serial null-modem cable to be able to connect from a Windows XP client to that computer and exchange data over IP.
Question 1: How do I do that?
I did neither find the information via Google nor in the MSDN. Seems like no one tried ever before... ;-)
I already managed to install a legacy modem device called "Communications cable between two computers" and found the menu entry "New Incoming Connection..." in Network and Internet Network Connections. When I finish this wizard I get the message that the "Routing and Remote Access service" cannot be started. In the event viewer I see the following error messages:
"The currently configured authentication provider failed to load and initialize successfully. The requested name is valid, but no data of the requested type was found." (Source: RemoteAccess, EventID: 20152)
"The Routing and Remote Access service terminated with service-specific error The requested name is valid, but no data of the requested type was found." (Source: Service Control Manager, EventID: 7024)
The Windows 7 installation is "naked", i.e. no additional software or services are installed.
Question 2: Am I on the right path to set up the connection?
Question 3: How can I get the Routing and Remote Access service running?
