Setting up on Windows 98
To Create a connection in Windows 98, follow the instructions below:
- From your desktop, double-click My Computer.
- Double-click the Dial-Up Networking folder.
- Double-click Make New Connection.

- Enter a name for the connection (for example: Shellnet).
- Select your modem in the drop down menu.

- Click Next.
- Enter the Shellnet access number.

- Click Next, and then Finish.
- Right click on the new Shellnet Icon and choose Properties.

- Click the Server Type button.

- Make sure the Type of Server reads PPP: Windows 95/98, Windows NT 3.5, Internet.
- In the Advanced Options section, uncheck Log on to network, leaving only Enable
Software compression checked.
Note: In the future, if you are
having problems connecting or it is taking a long time to connect, try unchecking Enable
software compression.
- In the Allowed network protocols section, uncheck NetBEUI and IPX/SPX
Compatible, leaving only TCP/IP checked.
NOTE:: Selecting other protocols may reduce the speed of your connection or make a
connection impossible. If you are on a local area network (LAN), please consult with your network
administrator.

- Click OK.
- From your desktop, double-click My Computer. You should see icons for the drives on your system,
Control Panel, and, if it's installed, Dial-Up Networking.
- Double-click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

- Click the Windows Setup tab.
- Place a check in the Communications component.

- Click OK.
Windows 95/98 will now begin copying files from your Windows95/98 CD-ROM. Insert your CD-ROM when prompted to do so.
- When Add/Remove Programs is finished copying files, you should see the Control Panel.
Now you should restart your computer:
Click your Start button and click Shut Down.
Select Restart the computer and
click Yes.
- When your computer restarts, you may be asked to enter your username and password for Windows Networking:
For username, enter your first name.
Leave the password field blank and click OK.
- The next window asks you to verify your password. Leave everything blank and click OK.
Now when you restart Windows95/98 you will not be asked to enter a username and password ever again. You will
also notice a new icon on your desktop: 'Network Neighborhood'. Don't worry, this is just part of
the networking component in Windows95/98.
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