UNET Dialup Instructions: Windows NT 4

UNET Dialup Instructions for Windows NT

This document explains how to set up a PC with a modem and Windows NT4, to use the UNET modem pools to connect to the Internet. We assume that the user has a UNET account. If you don't have an account you can contact your Campus or Center computing support people or call UNET User Services at 561-3587 (an Orono number).

Each UNET account can use the modem pools for 50 hours of dialup time per month without a charge. If you need more than 50 hours you can pay for additional time at the rate of 30 cents per hour.

Creating a Dialup Connection

Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop to open that window. In that window you should see an icon called "Dial-Up Networking."

My Computer window

Locate the Dial-up Networking icon and double-click to run it. Windows will automatically start to make the new connection and you will see:

dial-up networking

Click the "new" button and type in any name you want for your new connection.

new connection

In the example below, we have chosen the name "UNET." Your modem name will appear in the "Dial Using" field. Type in the phone number for your local UNET modem pool (select a number from the list below). Make sure the area code is blank because this should be a local call.

Enter phone number

Here is the list of UNET modem pool phone numbers. You want to use one which is a local phone call for you. If none of the numbers is a local call, either arrange to pay for a dial-up connection through a commercial Internet Service Provider or call the UNET User Services staff at 561-3587 (an Orono call) for advice.

UNET Modem Pool Phone Numbers

Augusta :	621-3310	Bangor :	990-0737
Bethel :	825-0443	Castine :	326-2505
Damariscotta :	563-6490	Dover-Foxcroft :	564-6588
Farmington :	778-8300	Fort Kent :	834-3689
Lewiston :	783-3872	Machias :	255-3216
Portland :	780-4539	Presque Isle : Houlton:	764-8116 521-0169
Saco :	283-1146	Unity :	948-5190

Click on the tab labeled "Server." Here is a picture:

server
types

The TCP/IP and Enable Software Compression check boxes should be checked. The others don't matter. Now click the "TCP/IP Settings" button. The resulting window should look like this:

TCP/IP settings

The first section should have the line reading "Server assigned IP address" marked. The next section should have the line reading "Server assigned Name Server addresses" marked. Both boxes at the bottom should have check marks. Now click on the OK button to return to the "New Phonebook Entry" window. Click "OK" again to complete the process.

This should get you out of the "New Phonebook Entry" window and back to the Dialup Networking window.

Connecting

The connection is now ready to try. Click the "Dial" button. You will see a little window with a place for your username and password.

connect box

Fill in the screen with your correct UNET username and password. Once you have made a good connection, you can save your password by checking the Save password box. Click on the Connect button to continue.

If all is well you will eventually get a window indicating that you are connected. At this point you can run any Internet applications such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer, an e-mail program, the First Class Client and so on.

When you have finished your session, click on the tiny icon in your task bar (bottom of the screen to the right), to bring up a window with the "Hang Up" option. See the image below:

connected box

This will let you disconnect your modem from the phone system.

Troubleshooting

For help with connection problems, call your Campus or Center computing support, or UNET User Services at 561-3587 or TechSupport (if you are taking an ITV or UNET Web-based course) at 1-800-696-4357. Note that the 561-3587 number is an Orono exchange and may be a long distance call for you.

Most connection difficulties are caused by a problem with the user's account (userid and password) or by using the wrong (or no) script. So if you have a problem connecting, check those items first.