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GENERAL SETTINGS - WINDOWS 2000
Configuring your modem to connect to Optraweb Internet Solutions

Windows 2000 comes with all the software necessary to connect your computer to the Internet. There are several steps involved to get your computer to connect to Optraweb Internet Solutions.

You will need to obtain a username and password from us prior to running the Connection Wizard. Once you have this information, simply follow the Wizard, using the information outlined below.
  • To start the Wizard click Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Internet Connection Wizard.
  • Choose the middle option "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)."
  • Click the Next button.

  • Choose the top option "I connect through a phone line and a modem".
  • Click the Next button

  • Type in 0198333457  with no spaces in "Telephone number".
  • Untick "Use area code and dialing rules" box.
  • Click "Next".

  • At this stage you may be prompted to install a modem if you do not have a modem driver installed for Windows 2000.
  • Click the OK button to start installing the required files.  You will be prompted to insert your Windows 2000 CD.

  • Type the username and password Optraweb Internet Solutions have supplied you.
  • Click the Next button

  • Type in "Optraweb Internet Solutions" for the "Connection name" for your Optraweb Internet Solutions connection.
  • Click the "Next" button.

  • Select "Yes" for "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?"
  • Click "Next".

  • Select "Create a new Internet mail account".
  • Click "Next"

  • Type in your full name in "Display Name" and click "Next"

  • Type in your email address and click "Next"

  • After the words "My incoming mail server is a" select POP3 in a dropdown box.
  • In the "Incoming mail (POP3, IMAP or HTTP) server:" type in mail.optraweb.net.au
  • Type in mail.optraweb.net.au in the "Outgoing mail (SMTP) server"
  • Click "Next".

  • Type in your username and password given to you by Optraweb Internet Solutions.
  • If tick the box "Remember password", the computer will not prompt you for your password when you want to check your email.
  • Click "Next".

  • If you don't want to connect to the internet right now, untick the box.
  • Click "Finish.


 

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