Setting up on Windows 98

Setup for Windows98 with IE 5.0
Solution for Windows98 User with IE 5.0  
  • Click Start / Settings / Control Panel 
  • Click the Internet Options Icon 
  • Type: http://www.automatedcomputers.com
  • Click on Apply
  • Click the Connection Tab at the top of the window
  • Click the button that says "Setup" 

This starts the "Internet Connection Wizard"

  • Choose the third option: (I want to set up my internet connection manually...) / Next 
  • Choose the first option: (I connect through a phone line and a modem...) / Next

Note: At this point, if you do not have a modem installed, your computer will attempt to find one  

  • Enter your local dialing number

Note: If you are dialing from Maryland, take the check mark out of the box that reads: "Dial using the Area Code and Country Code". Then enter your area code in the same box as the phone number.  

  • Click Next
  • Enter your user name and password (All lower case letters and make sure your CAPS LOCK light is not on) / Next
  • Change connection name to: ACCI / Next

Mail Account Setup

  • Choose Yes to setup your mail account:
  • Choose "Create a new Internet Mail Account"
  • Type your name as it would appear on a letter, or how you would like it to appear on the Internet
  • Type in your email address: your_user_name@automatedcomputers.com
  • Email server names:
  • Incoming Mail Server is: mail.automatedcomputers.com
  • Outgoing Mail Server is: mail.automatedcomputers.com
  • Enter your username and password
  • Click next
  • Click next

You have now successfully created your ACCI connection! Click the Finish button to test the connection.