We know you are eager to install your new software and begin exploring the
Internet, but before you get started, please take a few minutes to read
this short guide. It contains relevant information for a smooth
installation and configuration of the software. You should have your
Speednet Setup Sheet with you, as this has your Setup Configuration details you will
require.
These configuration instructions are to be read in conjunction with the Speednet Setup Disk available from Speednet.
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How to Install your Software
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- Start Windows and insert Speednet Internet Setup Disk.
- Select Run from the File Menu in Program Manager
- Type d:\Speednet Setup.exe and Click OK; Follow on-screen
instructions to install the software.
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How to Configure your Settings |
- In the newly created Microsoft Internet Explorer group,
Double-Click New Connection; Leave defaults as is unless told
otherwise
- Enter Speednet Internet as the name of the connection
- Add the Connection to the Group/Folder or your choice
- In the Connect To window select Properties
- Under General on the Connection Properties window,
select Dial using Area Code if required; Enter 019 833 2101
- Ensure Bring up terminal window after dialing is selected;
The other four options available can be changed as needed
- Under Modem on the Connection Properties window,
modify these as required for your modem
- Under Domain Name on the Connection Properties window, enter speednet.com.au for the Domain Name
- Enter the Domain Name Service (DNS). The Primary DNS is server assigned.
The Secondary DNS is server assigned.
- Click OK to finish with the Connection Properties
window
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How to connect to Speednet |
- From the Program Manager, select the group in which you have
previously installed Internet Explorer
- Double-Click on the connection Speednet Internet
- Click Connect to start dialing
- After the modem has dialed and the usual tones complete, the Terminal
Window should appear
- When prompted enter your username and press Enter; If
prompt does not appear press enter
- Enter your password and press Enter; Make sure that it
is in lower case (as you will not be able to see the password)
- Once your details have been verified, you will be presented with a
prompt containing the word choice; Type ppp and press Enter
- On switching to PPP, you will see gibberish in the terminal window;
This is your cue to Click Continue/F7 at the bottom of this
window
- You should now be informed on the status of your PPP connection, and
finally told that you are Connected; At this time you should
check that the connect speed is correct for your modem
- You are now online and ready to access the internet
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