Instructions for Windows 95 PPP Configuration

Step 1: Verify that Dial-up Networking is Installed.

Figure: The Control Panel with the Add/Remove Icon Selected

The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box will appear with three tabs running along the top. They are Install/Uninstall, Windows Setup, and Startup Disk.
Select the tab labeled Windows Setup.
Click on the Communications option to highlight it and press the Details button found towards the bottom of the dialog box.

The Communications dialog box will appear as shown below, make sure that the Dial-up Networking option is checked off.

Figure: Communications Dialog Box with the Dial-up Networking selected

If the Dial-up Networking option was already checked off then you do not need to install it again, you may proceed to step 2. If the option was not selected then you will need to install it.
Select the Dial-Up Networking option and click OK.
Windows 95 will now attempt to install the needed drivers and files for Dial-Up Networking to work, have your Windows 95 CD ROM handy since it will need to copy files in order to complete the installation. After it is installed you may proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Verify that the Dial-up Adapter and TCP/IP Protocol are Installed

Press the Start button, select Settings, then Control Panel. Double click on the Network Icon.

Figure: Control Panel with the Network Icon Selected

The Network dialog box will appear. Make sure the Configuration tab is selected.

Figure: The Networking dialog box displaying the Dial-up adapter and TCP/IP protocol

If both of these options are present then you may proceed to Step 3: Otherwise you must add them.
Press the Add… button, The Select A Network Component dialog box will appear. Double click on the Adapter option. Then from the Manufactures list scroll down until you see Microsoft, select it, from the Network Adapters list select Dial-Up Adapter and click OK.
To add the TCP/IP Protocol press Add… then double click the Protocol option. From the Manufactures list scroll down until you see Microsoft, select it, then select the TCP/IP option and click OK.
Now the Network dialog box should display both of these options.
In the Network dialog box select the Dial-Up Adapter icon and then click on the Properties… button, select the Wins Configuration tab in the dialog box that appears and make sure that the Disable Wins Resolution option is checked. Select OK.
If this is a home computer without a network card remove all other listings in the configuration tab execpt Dial-Up Adapter & TCP/IP. Select OK when done.
After all of these entries are made Windows 95 will ask you to reboot, click Yes to reboot so that the changes can take effect.

From the Windows 95 Desktop double click on the My Computer Icon, from the window that appears double click on the Dial-Up Networking Icon. From the window that appears after this double click on the Make New Connection Icon. This will initiate the Make New Connection Wizard.

Figure: The Make New Connection Wizard

Enter a name for the icon you're about to create, the name you make does not affect the connection, so you can enter "IMS" as a name for example.
In the Select a modem area the modem that is configured for your computer should appear.
Now you must configure your modem options, so click on the Configure… button. Another dialog box will appear.
In the General tab set the Maximum Speed option to 57600 if your modem is a 14,4K modem, and 115200 for a 28.8K modem. Do Not select the option labeled "Connect Only at this speed." This way your modem can adjust to the various speeds as needed.
Don't worry about the Connection tab, the selected defaults should be fine.
Select the Options tab, put a checkmark in the box that says "bring up terminal window after dialing"
Click the OK button.
Now click on the Next> button to continue with the Wizard.
Now you must enter the access number 209 742-5333, you may want to enter *70.. before the area code if you have call waiting on your line. Note: the *70.. disables the call waiting option on your phone line, while this call lasts.
Click on the Next> button to go on with the Wizard.
Now you can click on the Finish button to complete the process and have your icon created.

From the Windows 95 Desktop double click on the My Computer Icon, from the window that appears double click on the Dial-Up Networking Icon. From the window that appears after this click on your newly created connection icon and then once it is selected click with the right mouse button. From the short cut menu that appears select Properties. A dialog box will appear, from this dialog box click on the Server Type… button.
In the Type of Dial-Up Server section click on the drop down list box and select the PPP Connection option.

Figure: The Server Type dialog with the PPP Connection selected

Make sure that the Log on to network option is not checked in the Advanced options: area.
Make sure that the TCP/IP option is checked in the Allowed network protocols: area
Click on the TCP/IP Settings button.
Make sure that the Server assigned IP address automatically option is selected.
Make sure that the Specify name server addresses option is selected.
Fill in the primary DNS "205.139.78.193" there is no alternet.
Click the OK button.

Figure:TCP\IP Settings

From the Dial-Up Networking folder select the Connections menu item and then Settings option.

From the dialog box that appears you can choose the number of times you would like your dial up sessions to attempt connection.

Double click the connection icon that you made from the Dial-Up Networking window. You will get the Connect To dialog box.

Figure: the Connect To dialog box

Click on the Connect button and your modem should start dialing.
A black terminal screen will open in the upper left hand corner of your screen this is where you "login"
It will ask you for your login in name, type in your login, then press enter on your keyboard.
It will then ask for your password, type in your password, then press enter on your keyboard.
In 1-2 seconds you will see some funny characters at that point press the F7 on you keyboard.
You will see dialog box saying "Verifing user".
A dialog box will appear saying Connected to IMS.
You can now double click on your browser icon and start browsing.

Happy surfing and remember… we are just a phone call away at (209) 742-5000 _______________________________________________