Configuring Windows 95/98

Setting Up A Dial-up Networking Connection

In order to run Internet programs such as Netscape you first have to dial up the VCN and connect your computer to the Internet through your modem. The following steps will set up a program called Dial-up Networking. You will then click an icon on your desktop to connect to the Internet.

1. Double-click My Computer on your desktop.
2. Double-click Dial-up Networking.
3. Double-click Make New Connection.
4. Enter 'VCN' in Type a name for the computer you are dialing.
5. Select the modem you are using (you'll need to have configured it already) from Select a device, and then click Next.
6. Type in the country code '1', the area code '604' and the phone number for your type of user, and then click Next.

   Type of User	Phone Number
   Regular User	604-638-0189
   Community Group	604-638-0195
   Langara Student	604-638-1365

   
   
7. Click Finish.
8. To place the shortcut on your desktop, go to the 'Dial-up Networking' window and right-button click VCN.
9. Click Create Shortcut.
10. Click Yes.
11. To use your Dial-up Networking connection, go to your desktop and double-click VCN with the left-button.
12. Type your VCN user name and password into User Name and Password.
13. Click Save Password check box.
14. Click Connect.

Your computer will then automatically dial into Vancouver Community Network and enter the password for you. When you have connected, you will see a small icon in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop. This icon can be double-clicked to disconnect from the VCN when you choose to.

Setting Up Your Internet Programs

Once connected to the Internet, you can use your Internet programs to surf the web, send e-mail, read newsgroups, transfer files, and more. However, your Internet programs will need to be set up with the following information to work with the VCN.

Type of Parameter                       Setup Value
Incoming (POP3) Mail Server        mail.vcn.bc.ca
Outgoing (SMTP) Mail Server       mail.vcn.bc.ca
Your E-mail Address                     [email protected]
DNS (primary server)                    207.102.64.2
DNS (secondary server)                207.102.64.1
News Server                                 news.vcn.bc.ca
Telnet Address                              vcn.bc.ca
FTP Address                                vcn.bc.ca

If you need more help, phone our help line at
604-257-3811.

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