Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking allows you to connect to UOnet, the UO's campus network. Once connected, you can use any popular Internet client, like Netscape or Eudora, and you can connect to any of the Netware or Microsoft networks on campus. This docum ent describes how to install Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking and how to set it up to connect to UOnet by modem.

What You Need to Get Started [Back to Top]

a "netid" (network identification name) and password

(A netid is required to give you access to UOnet when you connect via modem. See the handout How to Get a Computing Account to find out how to create a netid.)

a PC/compatible computer running Windows 95

a 14,400 bps or faster modem

a high-speed serial port

8MB of RAM

external modem users must be using a "high speed serial cable," available at the Computing Center's downstairs reception counter for $6 each

your original Windows 95 diskettes or CD-ROM

the Windows 95 network software package, available from the Microcomputer Support Center (202 CC)

Turning on Dial-Up Networking [Back to Top]

To check if Dial-Up Networking has already been turned on, choose "Programs" from the Windows 95 Start menu, then select "Accessories." If Dial-Up Networking is already installed, it will appear in the Accessories sub-menu, so you can proceed to "Setting Up the Network Control Panel" below.

To activate Dial-Up Networking,

1. Choose "Settings" from the Windows 95 Start menu, select the "Control Panel" sub-menu, then double-click the"Add/Remove Programs" control panel.
2. Click "Setup."
3. Double-click "Communications."

4. Check the "Dial-Up Networking" check box.

5. Click OK in the Communications box, then click OK in the Add/Remove Programs box.




Setting Up the Network Control Panel [Back to Top]

You need certain components installed for Dial-Up Networking to work properly:

With the Control Panel window open, double-click the "Network" control panel and check for the following items:

Dial-Up Adapter (under Adapter then Microsoft in the Add dialog window).

TCP/IP (under Protocol then Microsoft in the Add dialog window).

Some optional components that you can use with Dial-Up Networking are:

Client for Netware Networks (under Client then Microsoft in the Add dialog window).

Client for Microsoft Networks (under Client then Microsoft in the Add dialog window).

IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol (under Protocol then Microsoft in the Add dialog window).

If you need to add any of these items, click "Add...", double-click the type of network component you want to install and select the appropriate items from the list. You may need your original Windows 95 disks or CD-ROM to complete this step.




Setting Up Dial-up Networking [Back to Top]

To set up Dial-Up Networking,

1. Choose "Programs" from the Windows 95 Start menu, select the "Accesories" sub-menu, and open Dial-Up Networking.

2. Double-click the "Make New Connection" icon.

3. Click "Configure..." and set the following General and Connection settings. (Click the tabs at the top of the box to display the appropriate information.)

Connection: Data Bits 8. Parity None. Stop bits 1. Cancel if not connected within 60 seconds. You can leave Port Settings and Advanced Settings alone.

General: Make sure that the COM Port is the correct one for your modem. Set the Maximum Speed to 57,600 if you have a 14,400 baud modem, and 115,200 if you have a 28,800 baud modem. Be sure not to check "Only connect at this speed."

Options: Unless you are using a phone card you should not need to modify this.

• Click OK, then click Next> to continue.

• If you are only using the TCP/IP protocol (recommended), enter the following telephone number:

225-2200 (56K modems)

Long distance users must enter the (541) area code.

• Click Next>, name your connection "UOnet," then click Finish. An icon for your new connection will appear in the Dial-Up Networking box.

  Note: You can repeat these steps to make a connection for each of the available phone numbers.

  
  

  Checking Your Connection Properties [Back to Top]

  You need to check your connection properties only once-prior to connecting the first time. Here's how you do it:

  1. Click once the icon for your new connection, press the right mouse key, and then select "Properties" from the menu.

  2. Check the modem type and phone number, and change either if it is incorrect.

  3. Click "Server Type."

     Here are the proper settings if you are using the TCP/IP protocol, Microsoft Client for Netware Networks, and/or Client for Microsoft Networks:

     Field Name	Appropriate Setting
     Type of Dial-Up Server	Choose "PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet"
     Log on to network	Click on this box
     Enable software compression	Click on this box
     Require encrypted password	Do not click on this box
     NetBEUI	Only click on this if you use the Client for Microsoft Networks
     IPX/SPX Compatible	Only click on this if you use the Client for Netware Networks
     TCP/IP	Click on this if you are using the TCP/IP protocol (default)

  4. If you are using the TCP/IP protocol, click "TCP/IP Settings..." and check to see that your settings match the ones below.

     Field Name	Appropriate Settings
     Server assigned IP address	This should be checked
     Specify an IP address	Do not check this box
     Server assigned name server addresses	Do not check this box
     Specify name server address	Check this box
     Primary DNS:	Enter the address 128.223.32.35
     Secondary DNS:	Leave this as 0.0.0.0
     Primary WINS:	Leave this as 0.0.0.0
     Secondary WINS	Leave this as 0.0.0.0
     Use IP header compression	This box should be checked
     Use default gateway on remote network	This box should be checked

  5. Click "OK" 3 times to return to the "Dial-Up Networking" box.
  
  

  Connecting to UOnet [Back to Top]

  1. Double-click the "Connection" icon in the Dial-Up Networking box. Then, fill in the following information:

     Field Name	Appropriate Setting
     User name:	Your netid (e.g. uo-jdoe)
     Password:	Your network password
     Save password	Check this box, if available, to save your password
     Phone number	See"Setting Up Dial-up Networking" for the correct number to place here
     Dialing from	You should be able to leave this alone

  2. Click "Connect."

     Your modem dials UOnet and you'll be connected shortly.

  3. If you are a Microsoft Client for Netware Networks or Client for Microsoft Networks user, you may be prompted to enter your username and password for both networks. (You are only prompted once if the username/password combinations are identical.)

     Connecting to the Netware network can take a few minutes (your machine may appear to freeze while it is connecting). When you are connected you'll see a status box telling you your speed and connection time.

  4. When you want to leave UOnet, click "Disconnect."

  
  

  Four Helpful Notes [Back to Top]

  1. Once you are connected to UOnet, you can run the same Windows network applications you'd be able to run if you were on campus, except that the speed of your applications will be considerably slower.
  2. Contact the Microcomputer Support Center office (see " Need Help?" below) to obtain the latest network software, such as Netscape, Eudora, Telnet, etc. Windows 95 comes with built-in Telnet and FTP clients.

  3. You can continue to use Trumpet Winsock or Shiva Remote as your remote access software, but the Computing Center recommends that you use Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking. It is fully integrated with the operating system, appears to run faster, and is mor e reliable.

  4. Shiva Remote users should note that the red icon programs that come with this package (Host Presenter, Rapid Filer, etc.) no longer function under Windows 95. A new version of these programs will soon be available from the Computing Center. Shiva Remo te users can also use Trumpet Winsock, the equivalent programs that come with Windows 95, or other programs available on the Internet.

  
  

  Need Help? [Back to Top]

  If you need more help, contact the consultants in the Microcomputer Support Center (151 McKenzie Hall; e-mail: microhelp@oregon.uoregon.edu; phone: 346-4412). Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.