What to check for in a Windows 95 internet setup
- The programs are installed - look for
- Start/Programs/Internet Explorer
- Start/Programs/Outlook Express
- Start/Programs/Internet Mail
- Start/Programs/Internet News
- Dial-up Networking is installed - look for
- Start/Programs/Accessories/Dial-Up Networking
and also check
- Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network
There should be Dial-up Adapter and TCP/IP
entries
where it says "The following network components are installed".
- A Fastnet Dial-up Networking icon is installed - select
- Start/Programs/Accessories/Dial-Up Networking
and look for a Fastnet icon.
- Network settings:
Go to
- Start/Settings/Control Panel/Network
Examine the Primary Network Logon drop-down box.
Make sure it says "Windows Logon".
- Highlight TCP/IP in the list of network components.
Then click on the Properties button.
A new window will appear with six tabs:
| Tab | Setting |
| IP Address | "Obtain an IP address automatically"
|
| WINS Configuration | "Disable WINS Resolution"
|
| Gateway | blank
|
| Bindings | "Client for Microsoft Networks" ticked
if that's in the list of network components else blank
|
| Advanced | "None"
|
| DNS Configuration | "Disable DNS"
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Click the OK button if you make any changes. You will
then need to restart Windows 95 to make them work.
- Fastnet icon settings:
Now go to
- Start/Programs/Accessories/Dial-Up Networking
and right-click on the Fastnet icon.
Select Properties from the menu.
- To check your modem setup, click on the Configure button.
If you have a 14k4 modem, the maximum speed should be set at
57600. If you have a 28k8 or above modem, it should be 115200.
Click on OK or Cancel
- To check your PPP settings, click on Server Type.
Here's what you should see:
Advanced options
[ ] Log on to network
[V] Enable software compression
[ ] Require encrypted password
Allowed network protocols
[ ] NetBEUI
[ ] IPX/SPX Compatible
[V] TCP/IP
where a [ ] is a blank box and a [V] a box with a tick in it.
- Click on TCP/IP settings. A new window opens.
Here's what you should see:
[*] Server assigned IP address
[ ] Specify IP address
[*] Server assigned name server addresses
[ ] Specify name server settings
[V] Use IP header compression
[V] Use default gateway on remote network
where a [*] is a radio button (circle with a round spot in it).
- Click OK in the three windows to finish.
Try doubleclicking on the Fastnet icon to connect to Fastnet.
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