Open access server - erratic behaviour with Windows 8 client

[erintech]

Hi

I can connect OK with Android and Win 7, but windows 8 seems to be unreliable.

Android connects pretty much instantly, but windows 8 takes longer - between 30 seconds and a minute or two. It seems that when it takes a longer time, the "obtaining an ip address phase" takes longer than usual and I get a dud connection

When I get a dud connection I can't access devices on the lan

I have seen a suggestion that I should Turn On 'RAS Connection Manager Administration Kit' - but there is no such option in my installation.

I am using the basic version of windows 8 - maybe I need the Pro version?

Any advise would be appreciated.