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Windows 95 Dial Up Networking Setup Instructions

This document provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a dial up networking connection to MilNetUK using Windows 95. Unlike Windows 3.1 or DOS, most versions of Windows 95 contain all of the software components required to connect to our dial up system, browse the World Wide Web and send and receive e-mail. You will also need the following:

Area Code 0845 Phone # 6389845

Email LOGIN ____________________ Email PASSWORD ___________________

(Your E-Mail Login and E-Mail Password must be obtained by registering with MilNetUK online

Notes:

Throughout this document you will see references to the Windows95 CD. If you originally installed Windows 95 from diskettes, please insert the first disk in the set into your floppy disk drive now. You will need to use your Windows 95 diskettes whenever prompted for the Windows 95 CD.

If you originally installed Windows 95 from CD, please insert that CD into your CD-ROM drive before beginning the installation.

If you purchased a computer with Windows 95 pre-loaded, it may not be necessary to use a CD or diskettes during the installation. For more information contact your computer retailer. The instructions in this document are intended to assist in the configuration of a single isolated computer, at a single site, that will connect using a modem (14.4 BPS, 28.8 BPS, 56k) and a 'Plain Old Telephone Service' (POTS) analog telephone line. We also assume that Windows 95 and the modem have already been successfully installed.

Some of the instructions in this document refer to the following Microsoft products: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Mail, and Microsoft Internet News. Microsoft distributes these products free of charge. Other software products may offer the same functionality as these products, and much of the configuration information may be similar. If you are using an alternative software product (ie: Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Eudora, etc.) please contact your product vendor for assistance in configuring your software.

If your computer has previously been configured for use with a dial-up network provider (ie: an Internet Service Provider, or proprietary systems such as America Online, CompuServe, Prodigy, etc.) or if software for any such provider has been installed on your system, you may need to remove the software in to enable your computer to successfully complete a connection to our network.

STEP 1: Verify that 'Dial Up Networking' is installed.

Double click on 'My Computer.' A new window entitled 'My Computer' will appear on your screen. In the 'My Computer' window double click on 'Control Panel.'

A new window entitled 'Control Panel' will appear on your screen. In the 'Control Panel' window double click on the 'Add/Remove Programs' icon (outlined in the picture below.)

A new window entitled 'Add/Remove Programs Properties' will appear on your screen. In the 'Add/Remove Programs Properties' window select the 'Windows Setup' tab, then click once on the 'Communications' option. 'Communications' will then be highlighted (as displayed in the picture below.)

Press the 'Details...' button. A new window entitled 'Communications' will appear on your screen.Verify that the 'Dial Up Networking' option has a check next to it (as displayed in the picture below.)

If the option is checked, close all of the open windows on your screen and proceed to STEP 2. Otherwise, select 'Dial Up Networking' by clicking in the square next to the option. Please make sure that you have inserted the Windows 95 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Press OK at the bottom of the 'Communications' window. The 'Communications' window will close. Press OK at the bottom of the 'Add/Remove Programs Properties' window. 'Add/Remove Programs' will now install 'Dial Up Networking.' After the 'Dial Up Networking' files have been installed, you will be prompted to restart Windows 95. Please click on the appropriate button to restart Windows 95. After your computer restarts Windows 95, proceed to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Verify that the 'Dial Up Adapter' and 'TCP/IP' protocol are installed.

Double click on 'My Computer.' A new window entitled 'My Computer' will appear on your screen. In the 'My Computer' window double click on 'Control Panel.'

A new window entitled 'Control Panel' will appear on your screen. In the 'Control Panel' window double click on the 'Network' icon (outlined in the picture below.)

A new window entitled 'Network' will appear on your screen. In the 'Network' window select the 'Configuration' tab (as displayed in the picture below.)

If both the 'Dial Up Adapter' and 'TCP/IP' are installed (installed components are listed in the center of the window under the title 'The following network components are installed:') then you should close all of the open windows on your screen and proceed to STEP 3. Otherwise press the 'Add...' button in the 'Network' window. A new window entitled 'Select Network Component Type' will appear on your screen (as displayed in the picture below.)

In the 'Select Network Component Type' window double click on the 'Adapter' option. A new window entitled 'Select Network adapters' will appear on your screen (as displayed in the picture below.)

On the left side of the 'Select Network Adapters' screen select 'Microsoft' from the list of manufacturers. On the right side of the 'Select Network Adapters' screen select 'Dial Up Adapter' and then press OK. Windows 95 will now install the 'Dial Up Adapter'. After the 'Dial Up Adapter' has been installed, the 'Network' window will re-appear on your screen. Press the 'Add...' button in the 'Network' window. The window entitled 'Select Network Component Type' will re-appear on your screen (as displayed in the picture below.)

In the 'Select Network Component Type' window double click on the 'Protocol' option. A new window entitled 'Select Network Protocol' will appear on your screen (as displayed in the picture below.)

On the left side of the 'Select Network Protocol' screen select 'Microsoft' from the list of manufacturers. On the right side of the 'Select Network Protocol' screen select 'TCP/IP' and then press OK. Windows 95 will now install 'TCP/IP.' After the 'TCP/IP' has been installed, the 'Network' window will re-appear on your screen. In the 'Network' window double click on 'Dial Up Adapter.' A new window entitled 'Dial Up Adapter Properties' will appear on your screen. In the 'Dial Up Adapter Properties' window select the 'Bindings' tab. Verify that the 'TCP/IP' box is checked. Remove 'NetBEUI' and 'IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol' if they are present. Press OK. In the 'Network' window press OK. You may be prompted to restart Windows 95. If so, please click on the appropriate button to restart Windows 95. Proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3: Set up a new dial-up connection.

Double click on 'My Computer.' A new window entitled 'My Computer' will appear on your screen. In the 'My Computer' window double click on 'Dial Up Networking.'

Two new windows entitled 'Make New Connection Wizard' (displayed in the picture below) and 'Dial Up Networking' will appear on your screen, one in front of the other (if the 'Make New Connection Wizard' window does appear automatically, double click on the 'Make New Connection' icon in the 'Dial Up Networking' window to open the 'Make New Connection Wizard' window manually.)

In the first blank in the 'Make New Connection' window, type 'MilNetUK' The make and model of your modem should be listed in the second blank. If not, choose the correct modem information from the pull down list. Press 'Next.' The 'Make New Connection' window will change to display the information shown in the picture below.

In the 'Area Code' blank type in 0845. In the 'Telephone number' blank type in 6389845. In the 'Country code' blank verify that the country code is set to 'United Kingdom (44)'. Press 'Next.' The 'Make New Connection' window will change to display the information shown in the picture below.

Press 'Finish.' The 'Make New Connection' window will close. Proceed to STEP 4.

STEP 4: Configuring the Dial Up properties.

In the 'Dial Up Networking' window (shown below) use your right mouse button to click on the 'MilNetUK' icon.

A popup menu will appear (as displayed in the picture below.)

Select 'Properties' from the popup menu. A new window entitled 'MilNetUK' (shown below) will appear on your screen.

In the 'MilNetUK' window press 'Server Type.' A new window entitled 'Server Types' (shown below) will appear on your screen.

In the 'Server Types' window in the 'Type of Dial Up Server' blank choose 'PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet.' In the 'Advanced Options' area place a check mark only next to 'Enable software compression.' If 'Log on to network' or 'Require encrypted password' are checked, remove those checkmarks now. In the 'Allowed network protocols' area place a check mark only next to 'TCP/IP.' If 'NetBEUI' or 'IPX/SPX Compatible' are checked, remove those checkmarks now. Press 'TCP/IP Settings.' A new window entitled 'TCP/IP Settings' (Shown below) will appear on your screen.

The 'TCP/IP' settings window is divided into three sections. In the top section verify that 'Server Assigned IP Address' is selected. In the middle section verify that 'Server assigned name server addresses' is selected (as displayed in the picture above.) In the bottom section verify that 'Use IP Header Compression' and 'Use Default Gateway on Remote Network' are checked. If they are not checked, checkmark them now. Press OK. The 'TCP/IP Settings' window will close. In the 'Server Types' window press OK. The 'Server Types' window will close. In the 'The Internet Port, Inc.' window press OK. The 'MilNetUK' window will close. Proceed to STEP 5.

STEP 5: Configuring Dial Up Networking to automatically redial a busy number.

You should configure your dial up sessions to automatically redial. In the 'Dial Up Networking' window (shown below) pull down the 'Connections...' menu and then select the 'Settings' menu item.

Change the settings to suit your individual needs and then press OK. Close all open windows and then proceed to STEP 6.

STEP 6: Configuring the Internet Icon for one step dial up access.

Double click on 'My Computer.' A new window entitled 'My Computer' will appear on your screen. In the 'My Computer' window double click on 'Control Panel.'

A new window entitled 'Control Panel' will appear on your screen. In the 'Control Panel' window double click on the 'Internet' icon (outlined in the picture below.)

A new window entitled 'Internet Properties' will appear on your screen. Select the 'Connection' tab as shown in the window below.

In the 'Internet Properties' window place a checkmark in the box to the left of 'Connect To The Internet As Needed.' Verify that 'MilNetUK' is selected in the 'Use the Following Dial Up Networking Connection' pull down menu. At the top of the 'Internet Properties' window select the 'Navigation' tab (displayed in the picture below.)

Type 'http://www.mil.net.uk' in the 'Address' blank. At the top of the 'Internet Properties' window select the 'Programs' tab (displayed in the window below.)

Verify that 'Internet Mail' is selected in the 'Mail' pull down menu. If 'Internet Mail' is not selected select it now. If 'Internet Mail' is not listed, 'Internet Mail' may not be installed. 'Internet Mail' is packaged with Internet Explorer 3. If you have a different version of Internet Explorer, or an alternative Internet browser suite, some of the information in the following section may still apply. Other software products may offer the same functionality as 'Internet Mail', and much of the configuration information may be similar. If you have access to an alternative software product (ie: Netscape Messenger, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, Eudora, etc.) please contact your product vendor for assistance in configuring your software.

Verify that 'Internet News' is selected in the 'News' pull down menu. If 'Internet News' is not selected select it now. If 'Internet News' is not listed, 'Internet News' may not be installed. 'Internet News' is packaged with Internet Explorer 3. If you have a different version of Internet Explorer, or an alternative Internet browser suite, some of the information in the following section may still apply. Other software products may offer the same functionality as 'Internet News', and much of the configuration information may be similar. If you have access to an alternative software product (ie: Netscape Collabra, Free Agent, WinVN, V News Multimedia, etc.) please contact your product vendor for assistance in configuring your software.

At the bottom of the 'Internet Properties' window press 'Apply' and then press OK. The 'Internet Properties' window will close. Close all open windows and then proceed to STEP 7.

STEP 7: Configuring Microsoft Internet Mail

Note: The following section assumes that Internet Mail has already been successfully installed.

Press the 'Start' button, select 'Programs', then select 'Internet Mail.' The 'Internet Mail' program will appear on your screen. At the top of the 'Internet Mail' window pull down the 'Mail' menu and select 'Options...' menu item (as displayed in the picture below.)

A new window entitled 'Options' will appear on your screen. In the 'Options' window select the 'Server' tab (As displayed in the window below.)

In the 'Name' blank type in your full name (ie: Joe Smith.) In the 'Organization' blank type in the name of an organization you are affiliated with (optional.) In the 'E-mail Address' blank type in your full e-mail address (ie: jsmith@mil.net.uk). In the 'Outgoing Mail (SMTP)' blank type 'smtp.mil.net.uk'. In the 'Incoming Mail (POP3)' blank type 'mail.imil.net.uk'. In the 'Logon settings' section verify that 'Logon using' is selected. If 'Logon Using Secure Password Authentication' is selected then change the selection to 'Logon using' now. In the 'Account Name' blank type in your user name (ie: if your e-mail address is joe@mil.net.uk then your username is joe). In the 'Password' blank type in your password. Note: the username and password are case sensitive- make sure that you type uppercase characters in uppercase and lowercase characters in lowercase. Press the 'Advanced Settings...' button. A new window entitled 'Mail Server Advanced Settings' (shown below) will appear on your screen.

In the 'Mail Server Advanced Settings' window type your e-mail address into the 'Reply To' blank. Press OK. The 'Mail Server Advanced Settings' window will close.

In the 'Options' window choose the 'Connection' tab. The 'Options' window will change to display new information as shown in the picture below.

Choose 'I use a modem to access my e-mail' in the 'Connection' section under the 'Connection' tab of the 'Options' window. Verify that 'MilNetUK' is selected in the 'Use the following Dial-Up Networking Connection.' Press 'Apply' at the bottom of the 'Options' window and then press OK. The 'Options' window will close. Close all open windows, restart Windows 95, and then proceed to STEP 8.

STEP 8: Connecting to MilNetUK

To connect to the Internet Port, double click on the 'Internet' icon on your desktop.

A new window entitled 'Connect To' will appear on your screen. Enter your username and password in the appropriate blanks. Note: the username and password are case sensitive- make sure that you type uppercase characters in uppercase and lowercase characters in lowercase. Press 'Connect.' Your modem will dial in and connect your computer to the Internet.

To browse the World Wide Web press the 'Start' button, select 'Programs,' select 'Internet Explorer.'

For more information on the operation of Internet Explorer try some of the following options:

1. If you are an Internet novice, click on the 'LINKS' button found just below the Internet Explorer logo located in the upper right area of your the Internet Explorer screen. Then click on the 'Internet Tutorial' button on this new bar and read through the tutorial.

2. Also look at the 'Help' menu in Internet Explorer and select 'Online Support.' Everything from tips & tricks to security features can be found here. Note: you must be connected to the Internet Port to view online support.

3. You can also click on the 'Favorites' button, at the top of the Internet Explorer screen, then click on 'The Internet Port' and 'Tutorials and FAQ's for additional information.

To send and receive e-mail press the 'Start' button, select 'Programs,' then select 'Internet Mail.'

1. To send e-mail click on the 'New Message' button, type in the address, subject, then type in the message you wish to transmit and 'Send' the e-mail.

2. To receive e-mail, click on the 'Send & Receive' button at the top of your e-mail program.