Connecting to the Internet

To connect to the Internet, follow the steps below.

Make sure you have a computer and a modem.

Connect the computer to the modem.

Install your browser software (and e-mail etc if these are separate).

Install your software that allows you to access your ISP. How complicated or easy this is depends on what software the ISP is using to give access. The information you need to type into your access software is listed below.

Start your browser, enter your user name and password and you're on the net!

Information You Need To Connect To Your ISP

Domain Name: This is the name of your ISP's domain. Example: tech2u.com.au

Communications Port: The communications port on your computer that your modem is attached to. It is usually called COM1 or COM2. This information is only needed by PC users (not by Mac users).

Modem Speed: The slower speed of your modem and your ISP's modem. This is measured in Kbps - Kilo (or thousand) bits per second.

Modem: The type of modem you have.

Phone Number: The number you call to connect to your ISP. This is entered exactly as you would call it, including any area codes. Example: (02) 1122 3344

Username or login name: The name of your account with your ISP. Example emary

User password: This is the password for your account, given to you by your ISP. As for all passwords, keep this secure.

Start Up Command: This is the command that says connect your computer to the ISP. You can get this command from your ISP. You may not need a start up command, most providers start communications straight away when you log in. Example: PPP

Domain Name Server address (DNS): The domain name server is a computer that works on all addresses in the domain. It translates these english addresses into their number addresses, and vice versa. The address of this computer is the DNS address, and it is a string of numbers. Example:123.45.67.89

Interface Type: The interface your ISP provides between you and the Internet. You have a choice of PPP, CSLIP and SLIP.

Your Own Numeric Internet Address: You get this address from your ISP. Some ISP's use dynamic addressing, in which they allocate you an Internet address every time you log in. This address is not a permanent number.

Your Own Host Name: Some ISP's will give your computer a name. Example: ryan /

 

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