Internet Services

Windows ME Dialup Configuration

Windows ME comes with all the software you need to connect to Access Technology and the Internet.

The following instructions will help you configure your basic connection to Access Technology.

NOTE: If you have never used this computer to connect to the Internet you may get automatic prompts for configuration information. Don’t worry, though things may look a little different, all the information you will be asked for is contained in this document.

Creating a Dial-Up Networking (DUN) connection to Access Technology.

1. From the Start Menu on your Taskbar choose Settings and then Dial-Up Networking

2. Double-click on "Make New Connection".

A dialogue box opens.

3. In the field "Type a name for the computer you are dialing" type Access Technology.

4. Make sure your modem is selected in the field “Select a Device”.

5.Click Next.

6. For "Area code" and "Telephone number" type the appropriate number. For instance: Richmond, Va 804-915-0055

NOTE: Enter the area code even if this is a local call for you.

7. Make sure "Country or region code" is set to "United States of America (1)".

8. Click Next.

9. Click Finish.

A new Access Technology icon will appear in your Dial-Up Networking folder.

Completing the Configuration of your Access Technology Connection

1. Double-click on the Access Technology icon.

2. Click on Properties.

3. On the General Tab make sure the area code, phone number, and country code are correct.

4. Check "Use area code and Dialing Properties".

5. Click on the Networking Tab.

6. Make sure "Type of Dial-Up Server" is set to PPP....

7. Uncheck any Advanced options.

8. Under "Allowed Network Protocols" only TCP/IP should be checked.

9. Click the Dialing Tab.

The Dialing properties allow you to customize how Windows handles your dialup connection.

10. Make your choices and click OK.

NOTE: Common settings are shown below.

10. Click on "Dial Properties."

11. Adjust settings as necessary:

a. To disable call waiting, select the appropriate code.

If you have call waiting and do not disable it, an incoming call may knock you offline.

b. Select "Dial using Tone dial".

c. Make sure "Dial as a long distance call" is NOT checked.

If you do not need to dial ten digits for local calls, skip to step 13.

12. Click "Area Code Rules"

12.a. Make sure "Always dial the area code" is checked. (The other fields should be blank.)

12.b. Click OK.

13. Click OK again to return to the “Connect To” dialog box.

14. Type your Access Technology email address, username@i-c.net, in the “User name” field.

15. Type your Access Technology Password in the “Password” field. 

Remember: your username and password are case sensitive and must be entered in lower case.

16. Check "Save Password" if you want Windows to remember your password.

 

You are now ready to connect to Access Technology.

Simply click the Connect button to connect to Access Technology and the Internet.

Your modem dials. Windows updates you on the connection progress. Once connected, typically the connection icon minimizes itself and two connected computers appear on your task bar.

You may now use your web browser, check for email, or do other things that require an Internet connection.

If you have not set Windows to automatically disconnect once a connection is no longer needed, remember to manually disconnect when you are done using the Internet.

To manually disconnect:

1. Double-click on the two computers icon on your Taskbar. (Normally located on the right hand side.)

2. Click the Disconnect button.