This section gives some information on how to actually use dial-up networking to dial the phone, connect to the Internet, and hang up.
To start the connection, double-click on the connection made in the last section. For the purpose of instruction I will show the connection I use on my own machine. A sample connection icon is shown in Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1 Sample Connection Icon
After double-clicking on the icon the window shown in Figure 3.2 opens up.
Figure 3.2 Connect To
Click on Connect and Windows® 95 will start to dial the phone. While this is happening the window shown in Figure 3.3 will display.
Figure 3.3 Connecting To
After a connection is established a terminal window will open up. A sample terminal window is shown in Figure 3.4. At this point you should log into your ISP and start a PPP session. Log in to your ISP and begin a network sessions, following their instructions. After the appropriate protocol is started then click on Continue.
Figure 3.4 Terminal Window
The window shown in Figure 3.5 is displayed while Windows 95 is negotiating with the remote computer.
Figure 3.5 Connecting To
When the negotiating is complete the window shown in Figure 3.6 will appear. You are connected! Minimize this window and start your surfing.
Figure 3.6 Connected To
If you click on Details the window in Figure 3.7 will open.
Figure 3.7 Connected To
Section 1 - Installing the Dial-Up Networking Adapter
Section 2 - Configuring for Dial-Up Internet
Section 3 - How to use Dial-Up Networking
Section 4 - Automating Dial-Up Networking
Section 5 - Troubleshooting
Glossary of Terms
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