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How to Set Up a Dialup Account for the First Time Using Windows 95/98:
- Double Click on "My Computer" on your desktop.
- Double click on "Dial-Up Networking".
- Double click on "Make New Connection".
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- Type in whatever friendly name you would prefer. Example: Comentum Internet.
- Type the local phone number that is given to you by comentum.
- Click on the "Next" Tab.
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- Type the local phone number that is given to you by comentum.
- Click on the "Next" Tab.
- Click on the "Finish" Tab.
- Right Click on the "Comentum Internet" Icon and select "Properties".
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- Make sure that "General Tab" is selected
- Click on the "Configure" button
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- Click on the "Server Types" tab.
- Uncheck "Log on to network", "NetBEUI" and "IPX/SPX Compatible".
- (only "Enable software compression" and "TCP/IP" should be checked)
- Click on "OK".
- Right Click on the "Comentum Internet" Icon and select "Create Shortcut".
- Click the "Yes" button.
- Double click on the "Shortcut to Comentum Internet".
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- Type in your user name which is provided by Comentum
- (Example of Regional Account user name: mike@access)
- (Example of National 200 Account user name: mike.access@ibizdialup.com)
- (Example of National Unlimited Account user name: mike.access@anywhere)
- your user name is case sensitive
- Type in your password (your password is case sensitive).
- The local number is already entered.
- Check the "Save password"
- Click on "Connect". - Wait 30 to 60 seconds (based on your modem's brand) till you get connected.
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- Double click on the "Outlook Express" icon to access your email.
- Double click on the "Internet Explorer" icon to browse the Internet.
