WeirNet Windows 95/98 Dial-Up Networking Set-Up
rev.20020929
PART 1: Make sure Dial-Up Adapter and TCP/IP are installed
- Click Start, Settings, Control Panel; then double-click Network icon
- Look at he list of installed network components. If Dialup Adapter and TCP/IP are already listed,
skip to step #5.
- If needed, add the Dialup Adapter as follows:
Click Add, then double-click Adapter. Scroll down the
list and select Microsoft. Click Dial-Up Adapter and click OK.
- If needed add TCP/IP as follows:
Click Add, then double-click Protocol. Scroll down the
list and select Microsoft. Click TCP/IP and click OK.
- Click OK to save. If asked to restart the system, click Yes to restart.
PART 2: Make a New Dial-Up Networking Connection
- Double-click My Computer, then double-click Dial-Up Networking
- Double-click Make New Connection
- For the name of computer you're dialing, type: WeirNet. Click Next>
- Type the access number for WeirNet. (794-0300 or 794-0002)
Click Next> Click Finish.
PART 3: Configure the New Connection
- Point your mouse to the newly created WeirNet icon, press
your right mouse button, and click Properties.
- First, uncheck the Use Country Code/Dial Properties box.
Then modify the telephone number for your location.
(33.6k modems): 794-0002 (56k/v90 modems): 794-0300
If you need to call area code, add 1-304- in front of number.
To disable call-waiting, add *70, in front of number.
- Click the Server Types tab
- Type of Dial-Up Server is "PPP: Windows95/98 WindowsNT 3.5/Internet."
- In Options/Protocols checkboxes, ONLY two items ahould be checked:
"Enable Software Compression" and "TCP/IP." UNCHECK ALL OTHERS
- Click TCP/IP Settings.
- Make sure Server Assigned IP Address is selected
- Make sure Specify Name Server Addresses is selected
- Enter Primary DNS: 206.229.220.2 and Secondary DNS: 206.229.221.12
- Leave the Primary and Secondary WINS configuration at 0.0.0.0
- "IP Header Compression" and "Default Gateway" should be checked
- Click OK, click OK again, and click OK once more.
PART 4: Create a Shortcut to WeirNet Connection icon
- Point your mouse to the newly created WeirNet icon, press
your right mouse button, and click "Create a Shortcut"
- Click OK to place shortcut on your desktop.
PART 5: Connecting and Browsing
- Double-click your "Shortcut to WeirNet" icon.
- Type your WeirNet username ____________________ and password
(Important: must use all lowercase letters, with no extra spaces). Click Connect.
- Once connected, begin browsing the 'Net with your "Internet Explorer"
(the blue "e" icon on your desktop).
- For more info, including how to setup e-mail, visit www.weir.net
and click the Support link
WeirNet, 3200 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062
http://www.weir.net/ Phone: 304-794-0000
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