CompuNet.Net - Dialup & E-mail Setup Instructions

Dial-up Access & E-mail Setup Instructions

Please note that your Account Name and Account Password are case-sensitive. Be sure your "Caps Lock" key is not on before proceeding with the setup process.

Account Name: username
Account Password: password
E-mail Address: username@compunet1.net

If you are a business customer, then your e-mail address may consist of your username and your company name. For example: username@yourcompany.com

Our dial-up phone number: (912) 752-0253
Primary domain name server: 206.96.244.5
Secondary domain name server: 206.96.244.6
Outgoing mail (SMTP): mail.compunet1.net
Incoming mail (POP3): mail.compunet1.net

Instructions for your Windows 95/98 personal computer (These setup instructions assume the presence of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. For other assistance, please call us at 738-9849.)

I. Installing the TCP/IP protocol (If not already installed)
     1. Have your Windows 95/98 software handy. (On some computers the software is preloaded on          your system, so you will not have to locate your disks or CD ROM.)
     2. Click "Start," then "Settings" and choose "Control Panel."
     3. Double-click on the "Network" icon.
     4. If the TCP/IP protocol is already present, you may skip to the next section, "Installing the
         Dial-up Networking utility."
     5. Click the "Add" button; click the "Protocol" icon, then click "Add."
     6. Choose the "Microsoft" icon, then choose the "TCP/IP" protocol.
     7. Click "Ok" and then "Ok" again.
     8. Your computer will then either ask you for your install disks/CD ROM for Windows 95/98, or find          the software it needs already located on your computer to install the TCP/IP protocol.
     9. You will be prompted to reboot your computer.

II. Installing the Dial-up Networking utility (If not already installed)
   1. Have your Windows 95/98 software handy. (On some computers the software is preloaded on          your system, so you will not have to locate your disks or CD ROM.)
   2. Click "Start," then "Settings" and choose "Control Panel."
   3. Double-click on the "Add/Remove Programs" icon.
   4. At the top of the window that opens are three tabs; choose the "Windows Setup" tab.
   5. Double-click on "Communications."
   6. Click the "Dial-up Networking" check box.
   7. Click "Ok," then click "Ok" again.
   8. Your computer will then either ask you for your install disks/CD ROM for Windows 95/98, or find          the software it needs already located on your computer to install the Dial-up Networking utility.

III. Making your new CompuNet connection
     1. Double-Click on "My Computer;" then double click on "Dial-up Networking."
     2. Double-Click on "Make new Connection."
     3. A dialog box will open asking for information about your new connection.
     4. Type CompuNet for the name of the computer your are dialing.
     5. Click "Next."
     6. Type 7520253 for the Telephone number.
     7. Click "Next," then click "Finish." This will create a new icon in the Dial-up Networking window          called"CompuNet."

IV. Configuring your CompuNet connection
     1. Right Click on the newly created Compunet Icon and choose "Properties."
     2. Click the "Server type" button.
     3. Only have "Enable software compression" and "TCP/IP" checked. Make sure all other          selections are not checked.
     4. Click "TCP/IP Settings."
     5. Check the "Server assigned IP address" button.
     6. Check the "Specify name server address" button.
    7. Type 206.96.244.5 in the Primary DNS window.
    8. Type 206.96.244.6 in the Secondary DNS window and click "Ok" until back to the desktop. This          will set all the properties needed to make your Internet Connection.

V. Configuring your CompuNet e-mail connection (The e-mail setup instructions assume the presence       of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, which includes Outlook Express. For other       assistance, please call us at 738-9849.)
     1. Click "Start," then "Programs," then "Internet Explorer," and select "Outlook Express."
    2. Type Your Real Name in the box and click "Next."
    3. Type your E-mail Address and click "Next."
    4. Type mail.compunet1.net in the next 2 boxes (Incoming POP3 and Outgoing SMTP).
    5. Click "Next."
    6. Type your Account Name and your Account Password and click "Next."
     7. Type CompuNet for "Internet mail account name" and click "Next."
    8. Check the "Connect using my phone line" box.
    9. Click "Next," then click "Finish."

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