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Getting Connected with Windows 95
Windows 95 has built-in support for connecting to an Internet
provider using PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). The lastest release of Internet
Explorer includes a wizard that walks you through the steps to connect (Just
double-click on the IE icon.). If you don't have the wizard you can use
the following instructions. Getting Started
To connect to the Internet, you need to have signed up for
a PPP account with SolidWeb. Please have the following information ready:
- Your SolidWeb Username
- Your SolidWeb Password
- Local access phone number
Since you're reading this, chances are you already have
what it takes to connect to us. You just need to create a new Dial-Up
Networking connection for your SolidWeb account.
1. Click START>Programs>Accessories>Dial-Up
Networking.
2. Double-click on MAKE NEW CONNECTION.
3. Type "SolidWeb" in the first line. Click NEXT.
4. Enter your area code and local dial-up number:
5. Click NEXT, then FINISH.
6. You should now have a SolidWeb icon. Right-click on the icon. This should
result in a small menu. Click on PROPERTIES.
7. In this window, you will either have a Server Types tab
or Server Type button. Click on it.
8. Uncheck the necessary boxes to make your window look exactly like this:
9. Click OK.
10. To test the connection, double-click on the SolidWeb icon.
11. Enter your username and password and
click CONNECT.
12. If everything went well, you should get a window that looks similar
to this:
TIP: To make it easier to connect,
you can right-click on the SolidWeb icon and choose Create Shortcut.
Windows will give you an error stating that you can't place a shortcut there
and asks if you wish to place it on the desktop instead. You can then open
the connection from your desktop and access your mail and web applications.
If you encountered any errors such as "you have been disconnected from
the server" or "could not establish a compatible set of protocols"
or anything similar, click here. |
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