Dial-up Setup Instructions for

 

 
Windows Me

 

 

Willamette Integrated Technology Services

 
Document 106d

Help Desk - 503-370-6767 - wits@willamette.edu

Date: 4/02 

Introduction

This document contains instructions for connecting a Windows Me computer to the internet using Willamette's dial-up service. You will need:

This document assumes that you already have the appropriate hardware and software installed, and that you are familiar with Windows Me. If you need assistance, please call the WITS Help Desk at 503-370-6767.

Configuring Windows Me
  1. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
  2. Click on the Dial-Up Networking link (on the left side of the screen).
  3. Double-click on Make New Connection.
  4. For Type a name for the computer you are dialing type Willamette.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Leave the Area code box blank (10-digit dialing is mandatory in the Salem area).
  7. Under Telephone number type the appropriate number.

    Use one of these numbers for your primary number and the other for your alternate number (both provide the fastest dialup service available):
    - 503-370-6627
    - 503-370-6628

  8. Leave the Country or region code set to United States of America [1].
  9. Click Next.
  10. Click Finish.
  11. Click on the Willamette icon with the RIGHT mouse button and select Properties.
    1. Click on Networking.
    2. Under Type of Dial-Up Server select PPP: Internet, Windows 2000/NT, Windows ME.
    3. Under Advanced options select Enable software compression.
    4. Under Allowed network protocols select ONLY TCP/IP.
    5. Click on TCP/IP Settings.
    6. Select Server assigned IP address.
    7. Select Server assigned name server addresses.
    8. Check Use IP header compression.
    9. Check Use default gateway on remote network.
    10. Click OK.
  12. Click OK. 
Connecting to Willamette's Dial-up Server
  1. Make sure your modem is turned on and connected to a phone line.
  2. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
  3. Open the Dial-Up Networking folder.
  4. Double-click on the Willamette icon.
  5. Enter your username and password in the appropriate boxes.
  6. Click on Connect. The modem dials.
  7. The Connecting to Willamette status box tells you it is Verifying user name and password, then that it is Logging on to network , then that you are connected to Willamette. An online timer also appears.
  8. You can now minimize the Connected to Willamette status box and start any Internet applications.

NOTE: If your Internet software (Telnet, Netscape, etc.) is properly installed, your computer will make the appropriate network connections when you start the Internet software. You will be prompted to login, if necessary. 

Disconnecting
  1. Close all Internet applications, then go to the Connected to Willamette status box.
  2. Click on the Disconnect button. 
Email Client Settings

The easiest way to check your Willamette email from off campus is to use Webmail. Open your web browser and go to: http://webmail.willamette.edu/

If you are going to be using an e-mail client other than Webmail or Pine (such as Netscape Messenger or Outlook Express) you will need the following settings:
Additional Information

If you have any questions concerning support for dial-up connections, please contact Willamette Integrated Technology Services by e-mail at wits@willamette.edu.