File System Repository - using DFS path

Hi, I want to integrate a windows share through a DFS (distributed file system) path. I only found this thread about DFS support where Marcel Rabe says that they have connected KM to a Microsoft based DFS.
Has anybody else managed to use a windows share through a dfs path?
I've created a network path where I have configured the dfs path with the correct user and password. I've provided the domain for the user like this:
domain\username
Then I've created a File System Repository where I have defined the same dfs path as Root directory. I use AclSecurityManager but I've also tried to change it to "not set".
The Component Monitor shows the following error:
Startup Error:  getting mapped math - Access is denied
But I know that the username and password are correct.
Any ideas?

Hi Marcel,
that's exactly the problem we are experiencing with the same setup and same error-message.
Did you manage to resolve the problem? I'm gratefull for any hint.
Regards,
Alexander

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