These instructions illustrate how to configure
Windows 95/98 so that you
can dial the 2 Fords Network modem pool. Since 98 and 95 are similar,
we have
combined the instructions.
56k v.90 & v.92 Illustrated Version
If you know that your computer is already set up to make a dial up connection, proceed to step 6.
1. Introduction
In order to use many of the services available
on the Internet, such as Netscape, email or chat rooms you have
to set up your computer to access 2 Fords Network via a dial-up
phone line. This document will walk you through the steps required
to get your computer successfully connected . These instructions
assume that you only want to access the Internet via 2 Fords Network,
and that you are not connected to some other type of local area
network (LAN).
In other words, you use a stand-alone machine at home or office
and wish to connect to the internet over a phone line with a modem.
2. Hardware Requirements
Here at 2 Fords Network we have 56K - V.90 and V.92 modems. Generally speaking modems slower than 14.4k aren't sufficient for graphical type applications like Netscape.
3. Software Requirements
Windows 95/98 comes with all the networking
software you need to get
access to 2 Fords Network. It comes with a Telnet and FTP client,
both located in the windows directory. Once you have established
a connection to the
2 Fords Network, you can then easily transfer (FTP) applications
such as Netscape to your machine.
4. Configuring your Modem
4.1 Click
the "Start" button and select "Settings"..."Control
Panel".
4.2 Double-Click on the "Modems" icon.
4.3 If you see a modem listed, stop! Go immediately to
step 5
4.4 If you don't see a modem listed, you should see this
screen:
4.5 Click
"Next" to begin the auto-detection of your modem.
4.6 If it detects your modem, proceed to step 5.
4.7 If it doesn't find your modem, you must add it manually.
4.7.1 Select your modem from the list, then click "Next".
4.7.2 Select which com port the modem is connected to, then choose "Next".
4.7.3 Now
Windows 95/98 adds your modem to the system. Select
"Finish" when this is done.
5. Installing Dial-Up Networking.
5.1 If
you already have Dial-Up networking installed under "My Computer"
skip to step 6.
5.2 Click the "Start" button, "Settings"
and then the "Control panel".
5.3 Select the "Add/Remove Programs" icon.
5.4 Select the "Windows Setup" tab
5.5 Double-Click
the "Communications" icon.
5.6 Select "Dial-Up Networking" by checking the
box, then click "OK".
6. Configuring Dial-Up Networking.
6.1 Open
the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
6.2 Double-Click on "Dial-Up Networking".
6.3 Double-Click on "Make New Connection".
6.4 Enter
"2 FORDS NETWORK" for the name of the computer you are
dialing.
6.5 In the "Select a modem/device" area make
sure your modem is listed here.
6.6 Click on the Configure button and go to the Options
tab.
6.7 Make
sure both "Bring up terminal .." boxes are NOT checked.
6.8 Click OK.
6.9 Click "Next".
6.10 Enter
the appropriate phone number.
6.11 Click "Next".
6.12 Click "Finish".
6.13 Highlight (click only once, not twice) the "2
FORDS NETWORK" icon for the
newly added dial-up connection and then under "File"
select
"Properties".
6.14 Click
the "Server Type" button.
6.15 Make sure 'Enable software compression' is the ONLY
advanced
option checked and make sure 'TCP/IP' is the ONLY allowed Network
protocol that is checked.
6.15 Click
"OK".
6.16 Windows 98 --You need not bother with multiport, we
don't support it .
6.17 Click "OK".
Finally we are ready to dial the 2 Fords Network. From now on
you won't have to
do the preceding steps, they are one-time-only set up requirements.
7. Dialing 2 Fords Network
7.1 Open
the "My Computer" icon then open the "Dial-Up Networking"
icon.
7.2 Open
the "2 Fords" icon.
7.3 Type your user name@2fords.net
7.4 Type in your password.
7.5 Click the "Connect" button.
7.6 You should hear the modem dial and connect.
7.7 If there are no errors while connecting the login box
will drop down
into the start menu.
7.8 If you are prompted to re-enter your password, make
sure the caps
lock key is off and make sure you entered the correct username,
password, and phone number.
7.9 Now the TCP/IP connection will be finalized between
your computer
and the Internet. At this point you are now connected to the internet
via
2 Fords Network If you are prompted with a second windows password
box
just press cancel unless you are experienced with network logins.
8. Getting/Running Applications.
If you wish to get a copy of Netscape Communicator
and Netscape
Messenger Mail program you can obtain it in two fashions.
1. Download
the latest version of netscape from
http://home.netscape.com
2. Go to the 2 Fords Network home page and click on the
Netscape icon link.
Before you use these applications, you must
install them! Consult your
Windows Help if you get stuck. Then, be sure to first establish
the link
to 2 Fords Network (Step 8) before you run them.
Finally the end. We hope this helps you
get successfully connected. If
you notice any glaring omissions or something you think is completely
wrong please let us know and we will correct it.
Good Luck! Please direct questions to johnford@2fords.net