Windows ME - Connecting

 

  1. Go to your Windows Desktop and click on Start > Settings > Dial-Up Networking.




  2. The Dial-Up Networking window opens. You will see the WebcomUS Communications icon.
  3. Double click on the WebcomUS Communications icon.
  4. The Connect To window opens. As you can see there are five entry items on this window.

    • WebcomUS Communications: Dialer/Account that you are using to connect
    • Username: Enter your WebcomUS Communications UserID here
    • Password: Enter your WebcomUS Communications Password here
      (Password is case-sensitive and should be comprised of alpha-numeric characters.)
    • Phone Number: Enter your WebcomUS Communications local access number
    • Dialing From: Leave this as default.

     

  5. Click on the Connect button to connect to WebcomUS Communications.
  6. The Connecting to WebcomUS Communications window opens. Your modem will start dialing out.
  7. Once you are connected to the server, the Status: will change to Verifying username and password.
  8. Once the server has verified your username and password, you can start browsing the Internet.
  9. There will be an icon on your taskbar resembling two computers connected together.



  10. Double-clicking on this icon will open this window which shows your connection details.



  11. To end your Internet session, click on the Disconnect button.

 

 

 

Windows 95/98 - Connecting

 

  1. On your Windows desktop, double click on the My Computer icon.
  2. The My Computer window opens. Double click on the Control Panel icon.
  3. The Control Panel window appears. Double click on the Dial-Up Networking icon.




  4. The Dial-Up Networking window opens. You will see the WebcomUS Communications icon.
  5. Double click on the WebcomUS Communications icon.
  6. The Connect To window opens. As you can see there are four entry items on this window.

    Username: Enter your WebcomUS Communications UserID here
    Password: Enter your WebcomUS Communications Password here
    (Password is case-sensitive and should be comprised of alpha-numeric characters.)
    Phone Number: Enter your WebcomUS Communications local access number
    Dialing From: Leave this as default.


  7. Click on the Connect button to connect to WebcomUS Communications.
  8. The Connecting to WebcomUS Communications window opens. Your modem will start dialing out. Once you are connected to the server, the Status: will change to Verifying username and password.
  9. Once the server has verified your userid and password, you will be connected to the server.
  10. You will be able to see that there is an additional icon on your taskbar resembling two computer connected together.



  11. Double-clicking on this icon will open a window which shows your connection details. If you want to end your Internet sessions, click on the Disconnect button.

 

 

 

Windows 95/98 - Installing Dial-Up Networking

Before you proceed with the setup, make sure you have the original versions of the Windows installation CD-ROMs with you.

  1. Go to your Windows taskbar and click on Start > Settings > Control Panel
  2. The Control Panel window opens. Double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.

  3. When the Add/Remove Programs Properties window opens, click on Windows Setup tab.

  4. Highlight the Communications item and click on the Details... button.
  5. The Communications window opens. Check the Dial-Up Networking option. Make sure that the box beside it is checked.

  6. Click on the OK button.
  7. Windows will then prompt you to insert your installation CD-ROM. Please follow the instructions to complete the installation.

 

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