Why does authentication fail when using IBM Rational sample Java code to connect to a ClearCase server?

Question

I run the sample code provided at this link: teamapi_cc_full_sample.htm , however it can never successfully log in and constantly tries again.

I know that the URL of the server I am transmitting is correct, because if I enter my browser, I get the following message from CM Server:

{http://stp.rational.ibm.com/ws/teamservice}Team

Hi there, this is a Web service!

The username and password combination that you use is exactly the same as when logging into ClearQuest or on the ClearCase solaris server.

Am I missing something?

if i do

cleartool -version

I get

Clearcase Version 8.0.1.00