[jcifs] Re: NTLM authentication to local computer when not on network?

[Michael B Allen]

> Is it possible to perform NTLM authentication if the computer is not hooked
> up to the network.(no domain controller)? I want to authenticate against the
> local machine in which the user is logged into.
>
> I'm getting the following exception: jcifs.smb.SmbException" Connection
> refused: connect
> I'm setting the domain controller to the loop back address(127.0.0.1) when
> getting the exception above.(Since the computer isn't on the network it
> doesn't have an id address)

I believe this is usually possible. It may be necessary to use the laddr property.
Beware however that some machines/OSs like Windows 2000 on a laptop may shutdown
the ethernet controller to conserve power which may also effect localhost
communication. You would really need to explore the various OS and power
management settings as well as possibly some jCIFS settings.

Mike

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