[python-win32] win32ras.Dial() timing out on Windows 7

[Eduan Basson]

Hi

I'm experiencing problems with the win32ras.Dial() function in python, 
as installed with Activestate ActivePython 2.6.4.10-win32-x86. The 
behaviour is:

1. On Windows 2000 and XP, function works as expected, returning with a 
0 errorcode as soon as the dial-up connection is made.
2. On Windows Vista and an un-updated copy of Windows 7RC1, the 
connection is made (as can be seen on the flashing LEDs on my modem and 
the ipconfig command), but the Windows API takes almost 40 seconds to 
realise this, which only then returns a 0 errorcode.
3. On that same Windows 7RC1, after running an update, as well as on a 
full Windows 7 installation, the connection is made (again according to 
the flashing LEDs on the modem and the ipconfig command), but after 60 
seconds win32ras.Dial() still hasn't returned. If I send a 
win32ras.HangUp(), Dial returns with error 621, which is to be expected 
if you interrupt a Dial command.

Has anybody else experienced something similar? Or does anybody use 
win32ras.Dial under Windows 7 without issues? Is there any known bug 
related to this?


Thank you

-- 
*Eduan Basson*