NCKCN MSIE4 Installation Guide
DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT
The supplied programs are Copyright of their respective owners, All
Rights Reserved. It is provided as shareware with the following limitations:
- These programs are shareware and are not to be resold or distributed for
sale with other programs which are for sale.
- There is no warranty or claim of fitness or reliability, however, NCKCN
has tested the software and has found them to be basic and functional Internet tools.
- The programs are distributed AS IS, and as such neither the authors, nor
respective companies, nor NCKCN shall be held liable for any loss of data, down time, loss
of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by these programs.
- It will be the user's responsibility to abide by the terms and conditions
set forth in the documentation provided with each software package.
- NCKCN does not alter or change the installation software in any way, the programs are distributed AS IS. NCKCN is not responsible in any way to
provide support for this software beyond this helpful guide.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
- Be sure you have a working modem. NCKCN can not offer hardware support to
install, configure, or troubleshoot the thousands of modems or systems on the market. You
can verify that your modem is working with terminal programs such as Hyper Terminal for
Windows 95. We will step you through the process of setting up a modem in Windows 95. This
is the first step we feel is the most important, after all; without a correctly working
modem your not going to get anywhere on the Internet!
- You will be installing a web browser, (to browse the World Wide Web), an
email application, (to send and receive email), and a news application, (to subscribe to
Internet Newsgroups). You will also be installing the components necessary to connect to
the Internet. Your Internet connection is basically this: You dial in to connect,
establish your connection, then use whichever application you wish to utilize the
Internet.
- Be sure to read the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM. It contains the latest
information such as new software included and a directory of what's on the CD-ROM.
- Install the NCKCN software on your computer. Both
Windows 3.x and Windows 95 installations are contained on the CD-ROM, however, this manual
is for Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 users. If you received the
incorrect manual, please contact NCKCN.
- You will Configure the various programs to connect and use the Internet.
This is simply a matter of pointing the software to the correct places or
servers. That is essentially how all networks or Internet applications work. They have to
know where to look to do their job.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Dial-Up Networking
The component of Windows 95 that actually makes your connection to the Internet. This
component uses your fully functional modem to dial into the Internet, establish a
connection, and transfer data back and forth from you to the Internet.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01
One of the best Internet WEB browser used to graphically interact with computers all
over the world. This is known as browsing the World Wide Web. You follow links by simply
clicking on a URL (link or hot spot) on a web page to take you to another web page. You
can always tell your mouse pointer is on a URL by your pointer becoming the shape of a
pointing hand.
Microsoft Outlook Express
Microsoft Outlook Express is used to send and receive E-mail messages to
and from other users as well as attach files along with your email. Microsoft Outlook
Express is also used to subscribe to newsgroups and articles on the Internet.
Other Programs
Important Note: There are countless programs available to
access and use the Internet. You are more than welcome to use and download any other
program to do whatever it is you want on the Internet, however, it is impossible for NCKCN
to provide technical assistance to all the programs available. Most programs will setup
almost exactly the same with the same information. If you need help, you have the entire
world at your fingertips for help. Have fun discovering; that's what the Internet is all
about!
Windows 95 Installation Instructions
The following instructions will guide you through the basic installation
and setup of each software package you will use to access the different features of the
Internet. It is assumed you know how to perform basic procedures on your computer
such as creating directories, installing software, or copying files. If you do
not know how to perform these task, you will need to obtain a Windows guide to learn about
your computer before you proceed. Bear in mind you are connecting to the largest and most
complex network in the world. Although using the Internet has become very simple, you will
need to walk before you can run.
Be sure that you have approximately 25 Mbytes available on your hard
drive for the full installation of the software provided. Important Note: All
prior Winsock or Internet programs should be deleted or removed for maximum
compatibility. This includes any version of America Online (AOL), Compuserv,
etc.
We do not support any other installation, connection method, or application except
what is presented here. Please understand that we can not support the thousands of
software available for Internet access or use. More often than not, if you experience
trouble with connection and installation, it is because you have one, or several different
"On-line" programs competing with Windows 95 to connect to the Internet.
General Modem installation instructions
If you are installing a modem for the first time, or have just
purchased a modem to install, read your modem manufacturer's guide on how to configure
your modem hardware to work. The user manual included with your modem will tell you how to
set the hardware settings for your modem to function correctly. You must follow these,
otherwise your software will not install, and your modem with not work. Please understand
that NCKCN cannot supply modem support as we did not sell you your modem, and have no way
of supporting the thousands of modems on the market. The following is a general guide to
have Widows 95 recognize your fully functional modem.Please read the dialog boxes
to follow the wizards. They are very easy to understand. Be sure to access the Help menu,
it has all the answers to all your questions!
- Make sure your modem is plugged in, and operating. Select the Start
button on your taskbar, then Settings and Control Panel
as shown.
- Double click on the Modems applet as shown.
- We recommend that you let Windows 95 try to detect your modem. Click Next
to continue as shown. (Note: If you want to select a specific modem, you can check the
box labeled "Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list", then click
Next. This can also be used to troubleshoot modems that Windows cannot detect).
- Your computer will query the modem as shown. If your modem can be
identified you can verify the modem by clicking Next as shown . Note:
If you wish to change your modem, simply click on Change to select it from a list.

- Click Finish to complete the modem installation.
- You can test your modem by clicking on the Diagnostics
tab, then selecting the Modem and the button More Info... as shown.
- You computer should be able to communicate with your modem. You should
receive confirmation as shown.
- Congratulations! Your modem should be ready to go!
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01Installation Instructions
Please read the dialog boxes to follow the wizards. They are
very easy to understand. Be sure to access the Help menu, it has all the answers to all
your questions!
To begin installation, start up Windows 95, then place the NCKCN CD-ROM
installation disc in your CD-ROM drive.The setup program will automatically
start. Although the NCKCN CD has Internet Explorer 5 on it also, we do not
recommend installing this unless you have at least 32MB of RAM and at least a
Pentium class computer. To start the installation process for Internet Explorer
4.01, click the option Install Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 as
shown below.
- The Active Setup for Internet Explorer 4.0 will start. .Click Next to continue as shown.
- Select the "I accept the agreement" option and click Next
to continue.
- We recommend selecting the "Standard Installation" option.
Click Next to continue
- You will probably want to accept the default location for the Destination
Folder. Simply click Next to continue. (Note: You can select a
different Destination Folder by clicking on the Browse button).
- The setup program will start to Prepare Setup and then copy the
installation files to your computer as shown. This may take a few minutes to
complete, please be patient

- After the installation files are copied to your computer, click OK
to continue the installation.
- You may get the following dialog box telling you to close open programs IE4 setup
could not automatically close. Simply click OK to continue. Your system
should configure itself to run Internet Explorer 4.01. This may take a few minutes to
complete, please be patient. After the setup program is finished configuring, your
computer should restart to complete the installation.
- After Windows 95 restarts, you will see some Active Components on you desktop as
shown. You may wish to close these. You have the option of having these automatically
start when you start Windows 95. This is a matter of preference. Close them for now while
we finish the installation.
- You will notice you have two new icons on your desktop. To continue with
installation and configuration, simply double-click on the Internet Explorer
icon, this will start the Internet Connection Wizard to step you through configuring your
computer to connect to NCKCN.
- The Internet Connection Wizard (ICW) will step you through to connect to NCKCN. Please read the dialog boxes to follow the wizards. They are very easy to
understand. Simply click Next to continue as shown.
- Select the option "I want to set up a new connection on this
computer..." as shown. Click Next to continue the wizard. (Note:
If you are upgrading, and already have an NCKCN connection, select the option "I
already have an Internet connection set up on this computer..." and follow the easy
to understand wizard).
- Select the option "Connect using my phone line" and click Next
to continue. (Note: If you are on a LAN, of course select the option "Connect
using my local area network", and follow the easy to understand wizard).
- You will need to have your Windows 95 CD-ROM ready to install some components.
Click OK to continue. When prompted insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM and
follow the prompts. This may take a few minutes, and appear to sometimes install
things twice. Please be patient, the wizard is installing all the necessary files to
access the NCKCN system.
- You will probably receive a dialog box warning of a version conflict as shown. No
need to panic, simply click Yes to all these warnings to continue (there
may be several to answer).
- The Internet Connection Wizard will continue and ask for your NCKCN Phone Number.
Type in the local access number you received on your Personal Information Sheet. Make sure
to uncheck the "Dial using area code and country code" so that your connection
won't use long distance. Click Next to continue. (Note:
You should have a local phone number, one that starts with the same prefix as your home
phone number. Also, this will be the number you dial into, not your home phone
number...NCKCN doesn't need to know that.).
- Supply your Username and Password exactly as given in
your Personal Information sheet. Click Next to continue.(Note:
Your Username is just your username. For example "jsmith" or "sbrown".
Your username is not your email address which is in the form
"username@nckcn.com"). Important: Most things are case
sensitive on the Internet. If your username is "jsmith",
then type "jsmith", not "Jsmith", or
"JSmith", or "JSMITH". Also, be sure
not to put extra spaces before, after, or in your username. For example, if your username
is "jsmith", you wouldn't want to type in your username as
"js mith",
or "
jsmith",
or "
jsmith". This is critically important on your Username and Password.
Your connection will not work properly if you type it in incorrectly. Your username and
password have to be exactly as it is given to you. (Only asterisks will be displayed to
prevent someone from looking over your shoulder to get your password) . A word of
caution about passwords. Your passwords are designed to give you maximum security and
peace of mind. Don't give your password to anyone. In fact, the best way to keep
youngsters from accessing the Net unsupervised, is of course, not give them your
password!
- Make sure the option "No" is selected and click Next
to continue. Unless you received different instructions with your Personal Information
Sheet, you don't need to change anything under the Advanced Settings. Note: Please refer to your Personal Information Sheet which may have updated DNS
information or other important updates.
- Type in "NCKCN" as shown to name the new Dial-up connection. Click Next
to continue.
- The Internet Connection Wizard will now move to configuring your Email
and News Account. Make sure the option "Yes" is selected and click Next
to continue.
- Type in your name as you want it to appear on the From field in your
email messages. Click Next to continue.
- Type in your email address which you received on your Personal
Information sheet. Your email address must be correct or your email will not work. Click Next
to continue. (Note: Your email address is in the form username@nckcn.com, it must be
that way, without spaces, extra characters, or missing characters. Almost all email errors
are because you didn't type in the correct addresses and your password).
- Make sure the option "POP3" is selected and type in the POP and
SMTP mail servers nckcn.com as shown. Click Next to
continue. (Note: The addresses must be that way, without spaces, extra characters, or
missing characters. 99.99% of all email errors are because you didn't follow these simple
instructions, and type in the correct server addresses).
- Make sure the option "Log on using:" is selected and type in
your POP account name (Username) and Password exactly as given in your Personal
Information sheet. Click Next to continue. (Note: Your POP account
name is just your username. For example jsmith or sbrown. Your username is not your email
address which is in the form username@nckcn.com). Important: Most things are case
sensitive on the Internet. If your username is "jsmith",
then type "jsmith", not "Jsmith", or
"JSmith", or "JSMITH". Also, be sure
not to put extra spaces before, after, or in your username. For example, if your username
is "jsmith", you wouldn't want to type in your username as
"js mith",
or "
jsmith",
or "
jsmith". This is critically important on your Username and Password.
Your connection will not work properly if you type it in incorrectly. Your username and
password have to be exactly as it is given to you. (Only asterisks will be displayed to
prevent someone from looking over your shoulder to get your password)
- Type in the friendly name of "NCKCN Email" as shown. Click Next
to continue.
- The Internet Connection Wizard will now as you to set up your News
account. Make sure the option "Yes" is selected as shown. Click Next
to continue.
- Type in your name as you want it to appear on the From field in your News
posts. Click Next to continue.
- Type in your email address which you received on your Personal
Information sheet. Click Next to continue. (Note: Your email
address is in the form username@nckcn.com, it must be that way, without spaces, extra
characters, or missing characters).
- Type in news.nckcn.com exactly as shown. This is our
News server address. Click Next to continue.
- Type in "NCKCN News" for a friendly name for this account as
shown. Click Next to continue.
- Select the option "No" to not set up an Internet Director
Service at this time. These are not part of the NCKCN system, but you are more than
welcome to set them up later if you wish. Click Next to continue.
- That's it, your done! Click Finish to complete the
configuration wizard. Read the dialog box as it points out how to perform additional
configuration tasks should you need to change things later.
- You must restart your computer to have the changes take effect. Simply
click Yes to restart.
- After your computer restarts, we will finish the configuration for your
new Internet experience. Continue to the next section.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Configuration Instructions
You can customize your setting so that Microsoft Internet Explorer
starts up with the NCKCN Home Page, dials in the way you want, and will disconnect you
when you are finished with your NCKCN session. Please read the dialog boxes to
follow the wizards. They are very easy to understand. Be sure to access the Help menu, it
has all the answers to all your questions! You can set
these settings in two places. Under the View and Internet Options while in MS Internet
Explorer, or accessing the Internet icon in Control Panel. We will go over the latter here
since it is the same either way. Many of these settings are already set from
the above configuration.
- Click the Start button...Settings...and
select Control Panel as shown.
- Double click the Internet icon in Control Panel to start
the MS Internet Explorer options as shown.
- The General tab allows you to set your Home page (the
web page which automatically starts when you open your browser). Since NCKCN is your
Internet provider, you will find useful notices and regional concerns on this page. We
have designed this page specifically for North Central Kansas users with links to some of
the world's, and our own region's most useful Internet sites. You can type in the address
http://www.nckcn.com as shown to have NCKCN set to your home page. You can also
"flush" the temporary Internet files that can accumulate on your hard drive by
clicking on the Delete Files button. We recommend you do this on a
scheduled basis, around every month or so. Select the Connection button.
- The Connection tab allows you to change how you connect
to the Internet. Make sure the "Connect to the Internet using a modem"is
selected. You can also start the connection wizard by selecting the Connect
button. During the installation you created a NCKCN dial-up networking connection (the
component of Windows 95 that makes your connection). To view/change the way your modem
connects select the Settings button.
- The Dial-up settings lets you select another Dial-Up Networking connect
(if you have multiple accounts). You also set the the logon information for your
connection. Supply your Account Name and Password exactly as given in your Personal
Information sheet. Note: Your username is just your username. For example jsmith or sbrown
as shown. Your username is not your email address which is in the form
username@nckcn.com. Important: Most things are case sensitive
on the Internet. If your username is jsmith, then type jsmith, not Jsmith,
or JSmith, or JSMITH. Your connection will not work properly if you type it
in incorrectly. Your username and password have to be exactly as it is given to you. (Only
asterisks will be displayed to prevent someone from looking over your shoulder to get your
password) . Also you can set the connection to automatically disconnect if idle
for any number of minutes. We recommend you set this to 15 minutes. You can save your
communities valuable modems by setting this so that you are not connected when not doing
anything. The NCKCN system will automatically disconnect you after 15 minutes of
inactivity to prevent users from wasting valuable time if the user is not doing anything
as well. You can also view/change the Properties of the Dial-Up connection by selecting
the Properties button. For more information on setting Windows 95 to
automatically save your password (which it will not do by default), look on-line at the PC
Info Center link on the NCKCN Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/.
- The General tab allows you to set your local access
number as well as select which modem to use and to configure the way the modem behaves.
Select the Server Types tab.
- The Server Types tab allows you to set the type of
server to dial. This should be set as shown. Make sure "Enable software
compression" is the only Advanced option selected, and "TCP/IP"
is the only Allowed network protocol selected. Click the TCP/IP Settings
button.
- Make sure the "Server assigned IP address" is selected as
shown, and "Server assigned name server addresses" is selected as shown. Note:
Please refer to your Personal Information Sheet which may have updated DNS information or
other important updates. Click the OK button until you are at
the Control Panel again. Close Control Panel and continue to the next section.
Connecting to NCKCN
You can connect (dial) to NCKCN several different ways. Essentially, whenever
you start a program that wants to connect to the Internet, Windows 95 starts the Dial-up
connection you created in the previous section. Perhaps the easiest way then to start an
Internet connection is to simply double-click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop.
You can also go to My Computer, then Dial-up networking, and double-click on the NCKCN
connection. For more information on this and how to view/edit your Dial-up Networking
(DUN) connections view the Windows 95 Dial-up Networking link on the NCKCN
Support web page
at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/.
- Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop
- When the connection dialog box comes up, simply supply your password exactly as given in your Personal Information sheet. Important:
Most things are case sensitive on the Internet. If your password is milk7,
then type milk7, not Milk7, or MilK7, or MILK7, or MIL
K7. It must be that way, without spaces, extra characters, or missing
characters. 99.99% of all password errors are because you didn't type in the correct
password. Watch out you don't have your Caps-Lock key on! (Only asterisks
will be displayed to prevent someone from looking over your shoulder to get your password)click
Connect to dial. For more information on setting
Windows 95 to automatically save your password (which it will not do by default), look
on-line at the PC Info Center link on the NCKCN Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/.
- The Connection will dial in and verify you as an NCKCN member.

- Once you connect Internet Explorer will download the NCKCN home page to your
browser. That's it. You are ready to surf the Web! Just start
pointing at the highlighted text (links) and click - the Internet will take you (maybe to
a computer across the world) to your selection. Whenever your mouse pointer changes to a
pointing finger, that's a link, all you do is click to go to that web page
- When you are finished with your NCKCN connection, simply quit Internet Explorer
and your computer will ask if you want to disconnect. Simply click Yes to
hang up your modem. The NCKCN system will automatically disconnect
you after 15 minutes of inactivity to prevent users from wasting valuable time if the user
is not doing anything as well. You can also view/change the Properties of the Dial-Up
connection by selecting the Properties button. For more information on
setting Windows 95 to automatically save your password (which it will not do by default),
look on-line at the PC Info Center link on the NCKCN Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support.

Microsoft Outlook Express
Microsoft Outlook Express is used to send a receive email and view
newsgroups follow these simple hints. With MS Outlook Express you can have multiple email
and news accounts at one computer.
- Simply double-click the Outlook Express icon on your desktop.
- The first time Outlook Express runs, it will ask where you want to keep
your messages. It's best to use the default the program picks. Click OK
to continue.
- Outlook Express will ask you to Select the connection you want. Select
the NCKCN connection you created above. Also select the option "Set as the default
startup connection". Click OK to continue.
- Simply supply your password exactly as given in your
Personal Information sheet. Important: Most things are case sensitive
on the Internet. If your password is milk7, then type milk7, not Milk7,
or MilK7, or MILK7, or MIL K7. It must exact, without
spaces, extra characters, or missing characters. 99.99% of all password errors are because
you didn't type in the correct password. Watch out you don't have your Caps-Lock key
on! (Only asterisks will be displayed to prevent someone from looking over your
shoulder to get your password). Click OK to dial. For more information on setting Windows 95 to automatically save your password
(which it will not do by default), look on-line at the PC Info Center link on the NCKCN
Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/.



Microsoft Outlook Express Configuration
To change configuration, or add account to Microsoft Outlook Express to
send a receive email and view newsgroups follow these simple hints.
Please read the dialog boxes to follow the wizards. They are
very easy to understand. Be sure to access the Help menu, it has all the answers to all
your questions!
- Once Outlook Express (OE) starts, you can start receiving and sending
email messages. Outlook Express is very easy to use. We will cover the basics of sending
an email message and receiving email. In the next section you will configure OE to
function easier. Simply click the Inbox to view a couple of default emails that really
tell you what you need to know to use OE. We recommend you take some time to read through
these two messages. Also a word of caution about using email as FTP or File Transfer
Protocol. You can look at some Email Ettiquitte tips at http://www2.nckcn.com/NCKCN/EmailEtiquette.htm.
- The Tools menu allows you to access configuration
options. To add/change accounts select the Options command as shown.
- The General tab allows you to set how often to
automatically checking your email (a great way to keep your dial-up connection alive if
you are reading your email), to set Outlook Express as your default email program and news
reader. You can also set Outlook Express to open the "Inbox" when started s
shown.
- The Send tab allows you to how your mail and news posts
are sent. Outlook Express supports sending HTML format (the same as a Web page).
Unfortunately, not all email programs can interpret this format. You will want to be
careful with sending this format to others. Another useful setting is the "Send
messages immediately" as shown.

- The Dial-up tab allows you to set your connection. Make sure the
option "Dial this connection" with the NCKCN connection selected as shown is
set. Click Apply the OK to close the options.
- The Tools menu allows you to access configuration
options. To add/change accounts select the Accounts command as shown.
- Select the Mail tab to configure email accounts, the News
tab to configure Internet News accounts and so on. We will access the Mail
tab then click on the Properties button to see how to set/change email accounts. If you
have multiple accounts you will want to select whichever account you want to change.
- The General tab allows you to name accounts as you wish. This is
helpful if you have multiple accounts to deal with. You can also supply the
Name your mail will display, any Organization you wish (optional), and your email address.
Be sure to supply your email address exactly as it is given to you on your personal
information sheet. It will be in the form of username@nckcn.com. Make sure it is
exactly in that form or your email will not work. You don't have to supply a reply address
unless you want email that is sent back to you to go elsewhere. Another useful option is
the "Include this account when doing a full Send and Receive",
which allows you to download several email accounts at once.
- The Servers tab is where you specify your email servers as well
as your username and password. Both SMTP and POP3 should be nckcn.com as
shown. Supply your Account Name and Password exactly as given in
your Personal Information sheet. Note: Your account name is just your username. For
example jsmith or sbrown as shown, and not your email address
which is in the form username@nckcn.com. Important: Most things are case
sensitive on the Internet. If your username is "jsmith",
then type "jsmith", not "Jsmith", or
"JSmith", or "JSMITH". Also, be sure
not to put extra spaces before, after, or in your username. For example, if your username
is "jsmith", you would not want to type in your username as
"js mith",
or "
jsmith",
or "
jsmith". This is critically important on your Username and Password.
Your connection will not work properly if you type it in incorrectly. Your username and
password have to be exactly as it is given to you. (Only asterisks will be displayed to
prevent someone from looking over your shoulder to get your password).
- The Connection tab allows you to select the type of connection
you use for your email. We recommend you set it to "Connect using my phone
line" as shown. Make sure you have the NCKCN Dial-up
Networking connection selected as shown. Click the Apply button. The
click the OK button to set these options for this connection.
- To create an email message, you simply click the Compose Message
button as shown.
- Fill out the "To:" to the address you want to sent to. Email
addresses have to be exact. There is no such thing as "close enough" in
email addresses. Fill in the subject of what the message is about, and type the
body of the email. To send your email off, simply click the Send button.
- To receive your email, simply click the Send and Receive button
to have Outlook Express check your email.
- If you wish to create multiple email accounts and set/change them exactly as
above, you simply click the Add button and select
the Mail command or News to start the Internet
Connection Wizard to configure email accounts or Internet News accounts shown.
Again, you can then configure each individual account exactly as just described above if
you need to after the Wizard is completed.
- Select the News tab to configure Internet News
accounts . You add/configure news accounts exactly like you do email accounts. We will
access the News tab then click on the Properties button to see how to
set/change email accounts. If you have multiple accounts you will want to select whichever
account you want to change.
- The General tab allows you to name accounts as you wish. This is
helpful if you have multiple accounts to deal with. You can also supply the
Name your news post will display, any Organization you wish (optional), and your email
address. It will be in the form of username@nckcn.com. Make sure it is
exactly in that form or your email will not work. You don't have to supply a reply address
unless you want email that is sent back to you to go elsewhere. Another useful option is
the "Include this account when doing a full Send and Receive",
which allows you to download several news accounts at once. You may not wish to set this
as news can take quite a while to download as shown.
- The Server tab allows you to set the Server name you point to to
access news. Our News Server is news.nckcn..com as shown. You do not need
to set any logon.
- The Connection tab allows you to select the type of connection
you use for your email. We recommend you set it to "Connect using my phone
line" as shown. Make sure you have the NCKCN Dial-up
Networking connection selected as shown. Click the Apply button. The
click the OK button to set these options for this connection.
- The first time you connect to a news server, it may take quite a while to
download all the various newsgroups. There are almost 20,000 on our server!
That's it! Have fun folks. You can always look at the NCKCN
Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/.
Troubleshooting tips:
If you are having problems connecting:
- Most likely an error is due to incorrect typing of information,
especially passwords and user names. Be sure to type lower and upper case exactly like
it's supposed to be. Some times users will type in a space here or there
without thinking about. As a general rule, there is no such thing as "close
enough" with computers.
- If you cannot reach a site on the Internet don't panic, lots of places
everyday are down due to maintenance, upgrading or errors. This is a normal occurrence.
- A word of caution about passwords. Your passwords are designed to give
you maximum security and peace of mind. Don't give your password to anyone. In
fact, the best way to keep youngsters from accessing the Net unsupervised, is of
course, not give them your password!
- Make sure to access the help menus. Companies have spent millions of
dollars to give you all the help you need to get going. Like it or not, you have to do
things on your own on the Internet, and it is mostly self-discovery. But think of the
possibilities!
- Make sure and visit the NCKCN Support web page at http://www.nckcn.com/Support/, there are links to almost any question regarding Internet
use, programs, and help you can think of.
- If you need to view/change your Dial-up Networking connections (the
actual Windows 95 components that connects you to NCKCN) you can got to http://www.nckcn.com/NCKCN/win95/dun/ for
more information.
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