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Windows 98 Setup for Free Dialup Internet Access

To configure your Windows 95 PC for free 0845 dialup access, complete the following instructions. We strongly reccomend non-expert users use Auto Setup.

Launch the connection wizard by clicking on:
Start - Programs – Internet Explorer – Internet Connection Wizard

I have an existing Internet account: Checked
Click Next

Select this option if you are accessing the Internet using
an Internet service provider or loacl area network (LAN): Checked
Click Next

Connect using my phone line: Checked
Click Next

Create a new dial-up connection: Checked
Click Next

Area code: 0845
Telephone number for modem access: 0551800
Telephone number for ISDN access: 0551805
Dial using the area code and country code: Unchecked
Click Next

User Name: free0845
Password: free0845
Click Next

Do you want to change the advanced setting for this connection?
Yes: Checked
Click Next

What kind of connection do you have?
PPP (Point to Point Protocol): Checked
Click Next

What Internet Protocol (IP) address do you use?
My Internet service provider automatically assigns me one: Checked
Click Next

Always use the following: Checked

IF USING STANDARD MODEM ACCESS
DNS Server: 217.72.171.53
Alternate DNS server: 217.72.171.56

IF USING ISDN ACCESS
DNS Server: 217.72.171.53
Alternate DNS server: 217.72.171.56
Click Next

Connection name: free0845
You can name this anything you like but we suggest free0845 for easy reference later.
Click Next

Do you want to set up an Internet email account now?
No: Checked
Click Next

The computer should now prompt you to restart. (If it doesn't, close the Control Panel then click the Start button, select Shut Down, then select Restart).

Your Windows 98 configuration is now complete.

See below for details on configuring your Internet software (for example Web browsers).

Step 1 - Setting up TCP/IP

Open control panel by clicking on Start – Settings – Control Panel.

Double-click the Network icon.

If you are on a Local Area Network (LAN) then you should consult your Network Administrator before going any further, as changing the numbers in this section could result in the loss of your LAN connectivity.

You need to have the following three network components installed:
Client For Microsoft Networks
Dial Up Adapter
TCP/IP
(If there are any other components installed, you may safely ignore them). If not, then you will need to add them.

To add Client for Microsoft Networking:
Click ADD, click CLIENT, click ADD, click MICROSOFT in the left-hand panel, Select Client for Microsoft Networking in the right-hand panel
Click OK.

To add Dial-up Adapter:
Click ADD, click ADAPTER, click ADD, click MICROSOFT in the left-hand panel, Select Dial-up Adapter in the right-hand panel
Click OK.

To add TCP/IP:
Click ADD, click PROTOCOL, click ADD, click MICROSOFT in the left-hand panel, Select TCP/IP in the right-hand panel
Click OK.

Step 2 - Configuring TCP/IP

Now you have TCP/IP installed we need to configure it. You should select TCP/IP then click Properties.

This should open a screen very similar to the one below, if not you should click on the IP Address tab. Configure as follows.

Obtain an IP address automatically: Checked

Click the DNS Configuration tab.

Disable DNS: Checked

At this point you should click OK then click OK again. Your PC may look for your original Windows98 CD at this point.

After some disk activity and Building a Driver information database the PC will ask you to restart the computer. You should click Yes.

Your PC will now restart. This is a good time to go grab a cup of coffee or a sandwich ...

We can now set up Dial-up Networking.

Stage 2 - Dial-up Networking

Double-click on My Computer.

Double-click Dial-up Networking.

Now double-click the Make new connection icon and configure as follows.

Type a name for the computer you are dialing: free0845
Select a modem: Select your modem
Probably – Standard 56000 bps Modem.

Click Next.

Area Code: 0845
Telephone number for modem access: 0551800
Telephone number for modem access: 0551805
Country Code: UK
Click Next.

Click Finish.

In your Dial-Up Networking folder you should now see a new icon called free0845

There is one last stage to do, we now need to configure the properties of the free0845 connection icon.

Click on the icon with the Right mouse button, and select Properties.

This will open the Properties options for your free0845 connection. Configure as follows.

Click the General tabe at the top of the window:
Phone number:
Area code: 0845
Telephone number if using modem access: 0551800
Telephone number if using ISDN access: 0551805

Connect Using:
Select your modem.

Click the Server Types tab at the top of the window.

Type of Dial-Up Server: PPP: Windows 98, Windows NT 3.5, Internet

Ensure that the only box with a tick is TCP/IP, all the other boxes must be unticked.

Click the TCP/IP Settings button.

TServer assigned IP address: Checked
Server assigned name server address: Checked
Use IP header compression: Checked
Use default gateway on remore network: Checked

Now click OK until you get back to the dial-up networking folder itself.

You are now ready to try to connect!

Double-click the free0845 connection icon.

Username: free0845
Password: free0845
Save password: Checked
This means you won't have to type your password evrytime you connect.

Your Windows 98 configuration is now complete.