Setting up on Windows98

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

This starts the "Internet Connection Wizard"

  • Choose the middle option: (I have an existing Internet connection through my phone line.) / Next 
  • Choose the first option: (Select this option if you are accessing the internet using an internet service provider.) / Next 
  • Choose the first option: (Connect using your phone line) / Next

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

All 56k lines are compatible with the v.90 protocol.  Consult your modems documentation about compatibility.

  • Enter your local dialing number

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

  • Enter your user name and password.(All lower case letters & make sure your CAPS LOCK light is not on) / Next 
  • Choose yes (to change advanced settings) / Next 
  • Choose yes (Point to Point Protocol) / Next 
  • Choose "I don't need to type anything when logging on" / Next 
  • Choose "My internet service provider automatically assigns me one" / 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 name and password 
  • Click next 
  • Click next 

     

    Internet News Setup  

  • Choose yes to setup your Internet News account 
  • Choose Yes to create a new account 
  • Enter your Name as it would appear on a letter, or how you want it to appear on the internet (This may be filled in already) 
  • Enter your email address (This may already be filled in) 
  • News server: news.automatedcomputers.com
  • Click next 
  • Select No when asked to setup a Directory Service. 
  • Click Finish