Bizcom Help
Windows95 & 98 PPP Setup

Please read this document in its entirety before you begin.
Follow every step as outlined here. Take care, because
one small error can prevent a correct connection.

1. Key/Legend To This Document:
[ ] = The wording on Microsoft Buttons, Tabs, and Messages 
" " = Information you need to type in 

2. Do NOT use Trumpet Winsock's dialer with Windows 95!
Windows 95 has built-in PPP networking abilities which replace Trumpet Winsock.

3. Please do not feel intimidated by the length of this document.
Each line has only one simple command


TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Installing Dial-Up Networking
2 Setting Up Dial-Up Networking
3 Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks
4 Configuring TCP/IP
5 Logging In
6 Disconnecting
7 Other Stuff you may need to know
8 Updates
9 Where to get More Information on Windows 95 and NT, TCP/IP, etc.
10 Where to get Windows 95 and NT (32-Bit) Net Applications

Instructions

Part 1: Installing Dial-Up Networking

Note: You may have already installed this when you set up Win95 or 98, but please check now to ensure that these utilities are available.
1 Using the [Start] menu, select settings and choose [Control Panel]
2 Select [Add/Remove Programs]
3 Choose the [Windows Setup] tab
4 Double-click on [Communications]
5 Check the following boxes:
  • [Dial-Up Networking]
  • [HyperTerminal]
  • [Phone Dialer]
6 Click [OK], then click [OK] again in the [Add/Remove Programs] window
7 Insert the Windows 95 installation disks when/if prompted
8 Restart Your Computer when/if prompted

Part 2: Setting Up Dial-Up Networking

Section 1: Making the Connection

1 Double-click on [My Computer]
2 Double-click [Dial-Up Networking] (If you don't find dial-up networking here, click the [Start] menu, then [Programs], and then [Accessories])
3 Select the [Connections] menu
4 Select [Settings]
5 Check [Redial] and set the number of redial attempts.
6 You should be able to leave everything else as it is.
7 Click [OK]

Section 2: Making the Bizcom icon

1 Double-click [Make New Connection]
2 Enter "Bizcom" as the name of the computer you are dialing
3 If your modem is not selected in the [Select a Modem] field, select it now
4 Click [Next]
5 Enter your local Bizcom data phone number here...
  • Salt Lake County (801) 990-0119
  • Davis County (801) 296-8209
  • Weber County (801) 774-0167
(if you need to dial "9" to get an outside line, or *70 to disable call waiting, click the modem icon in the Control Panel)
6 Click [Next]
7 Click [Finish]
8 Click once on the "Bizcom" icon
9 Select [File], then Select [Properties]
10 Click on the [Server Type] button
11 Set [Type of Dial-Up Server] to: [PPP: Windows95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet]
12 Uncheck the following boxes:
  • [Log on to network]
  • [Enable Software Compression]
  • [Require Encrypted Password]
13 Under [Allowed Network Protocols--make sure only [TCP/IP] is checked, and uncheck the following Protocols, if necessary:
  • [NetBEUI]
  • [IPX/SPX Compatible]
14 Click [TCP/IP Settings]
15 Click [Server assigned IP address]
16 Click [Specify name server addresses]
17 Under [Primary DNS] enter "209.63.135.7"
18 Under [Secondary DNS] enter "209.63.135.8"
19 Check [Use IP header compression]
20 Check [Use default gateway on remote network]
21 Click [OK], then click to the [General] tab
22 Click [Configure], which should take you to a new [General] tab
23 Set [Port] (only if necessary) to the com port your modem is connected to
24 Set speaker volume as desired
25 Set [Maximum Speed] to "19200" for a 14.4 modem; "57600" for a 28.8 modem; and “115000” for a 33.6 or 56k modem
26 Click the [Connection] tab
27 Set [Data Bits] to "8"
28 Set [Parity] to "none"
29 Set [Stop Bits] to "1"
30 Check the [Wait for dial tone before dialing button]
Please note: Uncheck this if you have voice messaging
31 Click the [Options] tab
32 Uncheck [Bring up terminal window before dialing]
33 Uncheck [Bring up terminal window after dialing]
34 Uncheck [Operator assisted or manual dial]
35 Check [Display modem status] to see a modem displayed in your desktop tray (this shows when your modem is working)
36 Click [OK], then click [OK] again
37 Close the [Dial-Up Networking] window

Part 3: Installing The Client for Microsoft Networks

1 Open the [Control Panel]
2 Double-click on [Network]
3 Click the [Add] button
4 Double click on [Client], then click on [Microsoft]
5 Click on [Client for Microsoft Networks], then click [OK]
6 Select the [Identification] tab
7 Give your computer a name in the [Name of Computer] box
8 Under [Work Group] type, "Bizcom"
9 Click on the [Configuration] tab, then Click [OK]
10 Insert your Windows 95 Disk(s) when/if prompted
11 When prompted to [Restart your computer], select [Restart Now]
12 When you computer finishes restarting, it will prompt you for a [Username] and [Password]
13 Type in your Username
14 Type your current Password (read note below)
15 Re-type your password in the [Confirm new password field]
16 Then select [OK] 

Part 4: Configuring TCP/IP

1 Open the [Control Panel]
2 Double-click on [Network]
3 Click on [TCP/IP] (Dial-Up Adapter) so it is highlighted
4 Click on [Properties]
5 Click on the [IP Address] tab
6 Select the [Obtain an IP address automatically] button
7 Click on the [DNS Configuration] tab
8 Click [Enable DNS]
9 Enter "bizcom" in the host field
10 Enter "bizcom.com" in the domain field
11 Enter "209.63.135.7" in the [DNS Server Search Order] box
12 Click [Add]
13 Enter "209.63.135.8" in the "DNS Server Search Order" box
14 Click [Add]
15 Enter "bizcom.com" in the "Domain Suffix Search Order" box
16 Click [Add]
17 Enter "." in the "Domain Suffix Search Order" box
18 Click [Add]
19 Click on the [Gateway] tab
20 In the [New Gateway] box enter "209.210.27.1"
21 Click [Add]
22 Click the [WINS Configuration] tab
23 Click [Disable WINS Resolution]
24 Click the [Bindings] tab
25 Check the [Client for Microsoft Networks] box
26 Click [OK] for the TCP/IP window
27 Set [Primary Network Logon] to "Client for Microsoft Networks"
28 Click [OK] for both the TCP/IP and Network windows
29 [Restart your computer]
Please Note:You must now restart your computer. If you are not prompted to do so, click the [Start] menu, select [Shut Down], then [Restart Computer], and click [Yes].

Part 5: Logging in

1 Open [My Computer]
2 Open [Dial-Up Networking]
3 Double-Click on the "Bizcom" icon
4 Enter your username (NOTE: your username is all lowercase)
5 Enter your password (NOTE: your password is case sensitive)
6 Click [Connect]; Note: You may wish to check [Save Password]
7 You may wish to drag a copy of your Bizcom icon onto your desktop as a shortcut for future accessibility

Part 6: Disconnecting

1] Bring up the Bizcom Dial-Up Networking icon from the Taskbar.
2] Click [Disconnect]

Part 7: Other Stuff You May Need to Know

Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 209.210.27.1
Domain Name Servers (DNS):
Primary: 209.63.135.7
Secondary: 209.63.135.8
Bizcom News (NNTP) Server: news.wolsi.com
Bizcom Mail (SMTP) Server: mail.bizcom.com
Bizcom FTP Server: ftp.bizcom.com
POP3 Account: your-user-name
Email address: your-user-name@bizcom2.com

Part 8: Updates

Part 9: For More Information On Windows 95 and NT, TCP/IP, etc.

http://www.kingsoft.com/qaid/
http://www.zdnet.com/~pccomp/1001tips/windows.html
http://www.dylan95.com

Part 10: Where to get Windows 95 and NT (32-Bit) Net Applications

http://www.netscape.com/comprod/mirror/index.html
http://www.windows95.com
http://WWW.NetEx.NET:80/w95/
http://pcwin.com/
http://tucows.phx.cox.com/
Need help? support@bizcom.com


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