Windows 95 Dial-up Networking/Internet Configuration Guide

The following information is intended for people who want to use Windows 95 built-in Internetworking capability to connect to ACom Media Ltd.

1. Verify that Dial-up Networking is Installed

• Click on the [Start] button at the bottom left-hand corner.
• Select Settings then Control Panel. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
• Select the Windows Setup tab, click on the Communications option and then Details.
• Make sure that the Dial-up Networking option selected.

If it is, go on to step 2. If it isn't, select it and click OK. Windows 95 will attempt to install the needed drivers, so make sure you've got your Windows 95 installation disks or CD handy!

Now that Dial-up Networking is installed, you can proceed to step 2.

2. Installing Dial-up Adapter and TCP/IP Protocol

• Click on the [Start] button.
• Select Settings then Control Panel.
• Double-click the Network icon.
• You'll see a dialog box. [ Click to view it ]
  
• Make sure the Configuration tab is selected.
• Both Dial-Up Adapter and TCP/IP should be present before you're ready to proceed to step 3.
• To add the Dial-Up Adapter, hit the Add button, double-click Adapter, then scroll down the list until you can select Microsoft.
• Choose the Dial-Up Adapter and hit OK.
• If you need to install TCP/IP, hit the Add button, double-click Protocol, select Microsoft, TCP/IP, and then OK.
• Now your Network dialog box should contain Client for Microsoft Network, Dial-Up Adapter and TCP/IP.
• Select TCP/IP, click Properties.
  

Click on WINS Configuration tab, and make sure Disable WINS Resolution was choose.
Click on IP Address tab, and make sure obtain an IP address automatically.
Click on DNS configuration tab. Put in the DNS numbers 202.60.252.8 and 202.60.252.9 in the
DNS Server Search Order box (click the Add button after entering each DNS number).
[ Click to view it ]

• You're now ready to proceed to step 3.

• Click on the [Start] button.
• Select Settings then Control Panel.
• Double-click the Modems icon.
• You would be prompted with a dialog box. [ Click to view it ]
  
• If your modem is not yet selected:
• Select Add, switch on your modem and choose Next in the Install New Modem dialog box.

The windows95 modem setup wizard will try to autodetect your modem, simply click Next at each dialog box which pops up. Various connect time properties could also be tweaked under Properties section in the above diagram. Keep the default settings if you're unsure.

4. Set up the Connection Icon

• Double-click My Computer from the desktop
• Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
• Double-click the Make New Connection icon.
• You would be prompted with a dialog box. [ Click to view it ]
  
• Type in a name for this connection, for example, ACom Media Ltd.
• Click on Configure, you'll get a dialog box. [ Click to view it ]
  
• In the General section, crank up your modem speed to as fast as you think it will go. If you have a 14.4K modem, for example, make the maximum speed 19200. DO NOT, however, select Only connect at this speed. This will let your modem to adjust to the highest speed.
  Note: A general rule for 14.4 modem is 19200 bps and 28.8 modems is 38400 bps, but your mileage may vary.
• Click the Next button in the Make New Connection wizard. Enter in the phone number of ACom Media Ltd.. You don't need to put in an area code if it's a local call.
• Press the Finish button and your icon will be created.
  [ Click to view it ]
• Select your newly-created connection icon, press the right mouse button and choose Properties.
• You should get a dialog box. [ Click to view it ]
  
• Next press the Server Type button.
• You'll get the Server Types dialog box. Be sure to check the settings accordingly as shown in the figure. [ Click to view it ]
  
  Next click on TCP/IP Settings. Be sure to check the setting accordingly as shown in figure. [ Click to view it ]
• Hit the OK button in the remaining dialog box, and you're almost ready to dial!

• Double-click your session icon that you recently made. Put your login ID and password in the appropriate text areas. Login ID and password are case-sensitive.
• Press the Connect button and your modem should start dial. After a few rings, our host machine should answer.