Copyright: MPlayer Installer Help - Beta 2
Citation: From MPlayer Installer Help (Beta 2):


Check Your Modem's Configuration
Check Your Modem’s Configuration

Let’s find out if your modem is configured.  Click here [image] to open your Control Panel’s "Modem Properties" window.

If your brand of modem or a "Standard" modem is set up on your computer, you’re set.  Click here [image] to continue with Mplayer installation.

If the "Install New Modem" window appears, follow the instructions below so we can configure your modem.

Install New Modem:

If you know the brand and model of your modem, click here [image] for installation tips and instructions.

If you do not know the brand and model of your modem, click here [image] to let Windows 95 detect the installed modem.


Installing a Known Brand of Modem

First, select Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.

Click Next.

Select your modem's manufacturer from the list of Manufacturers.  If you have an inexpensive modem whose manufacturer is not on the list, try "(Standard Modem Types)".

Now select your modem model.  (If you’re using “(Standard Modem Types)”, simply pick the appropriate speed for your modem.)

Click Next.

Select the communications port the modem is attached to.

Click Next.  You may need to provide the Windows 95 CD-ROM or diskettes.

If you have not used the “Dialing Properties” of your computer before, you will be prompted for them.  Fill in the appropriate information about your location, area code, and phone service.

Click Finish.

Windows 95 should now take you to the “Modems Properties” window from the Control Panel.  Click OK to close it, and click here [image] to close this file and continue with installation.


Automatic Detection of a Modem

Leave Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list. unchecked.

Click Next.

Windows 95 will attempt to detect your modem.  If it cannot, it will prompt you to select a modem from a list; click here [image] to see how to do so. You may be asked to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM or diskettes. Click Next; then, click Finished.  Click OK.

If you have not used the “Dialing Properties” of your computer before, you will be prompted for them.  Fill in the appropriate information about your location, area code, and phone service.

Windows 95 should now take you to the “Modems Properties” window from the Control Panel.  Click OK to close it, and click here [image] to close this file and continue with installation.


Adding Dial-Up Networking Support

First, click here [image] to open the “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window from the Control Panel.

Next, double-click on the “Communications” option.

Select the “Dial-Up Networking” option.  Verify that the checkbox is checked.

Click OK to close the “Communications” window.

Click OK at bottom of the “Add/Remove Programs” window to complete the installation. You may be asked to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM or diskettes.

If you’ve just installed Dial-Up Networking, Windows 95 may ask you to enter a computer and workgroup name.  Specify anything you like; it is irrelevant to using Mplayer.

Click the Close button on the “Network” window, then click OK.

If you’re asked to restart your system, reboot and run the Mplayer "Set Up" again to complete the installation. Otherwise, Mplayer will reboot for you at the end of installation.

Click here [image] to close this help file.


Adding Audio Compression

First, click here [image] to open the “Add/Remove Programs Properties” window from the Control Panel.

Scroll down and double-click on the “Multimedia” option.

Select the “Audio Compression” option.  Verify that the checkbox is checked.

Click OK to close the “Multimedia” window.

Click OK at bottom of the “Add/Remove Programs” window to complete the installation. You may be asked to insert your Windows 95 CD-ROM or diskettes.

If the “Network” window is still open, click OK to close it.

Click here [image] to close this help file.


Adding Network Drivers

First, click here [image] to open the “Network” window from the Control Panel.

If the “Client for Microsoft Networks” is listed as an installed component, skip to the last step below.  If not, click the Add… button.

Double-click on “Client”.

Under “Manufacturers”, select “Microsoft”.

Under  “Network Clients”, double-click “Client for Microsoft Networks”, which will return you to the “Network” window.

Click here [image] to continue with adding network drivers.


Installing the Dial-Up Adapter

If the “Dial-Up Adapter” is listed as an installed component, skip to the last step below.  If not, click the Add… button.

Double-click on “Adapter”.

Under “Manufacturers”, scroll down and select “Microsoft”.

Under "Network Adapters", double-click "Dial-Up Adapter", which willreturn you to the “Network” window.

Click here  [image] to continue with adding network drivers.


Installing TCP/IP

If “TCP/IP” is listed as an installed component, skip to the last step below.  If not, click the Add… button.

Double-click on “Protocol”.

Under "Manufacturers" select "Microsoft."

Under "Network Protocols", double-click "TCP/IP", which will return you to the “Network” window.

Click here [image]  to continue with adding network drivers.


Configuring the Dial-Up Adapter

Select the “Dial-Up Adapter” and click the Properties button.

On the “Dial-Up Adapter Properties” window, select the “Bindings” tab.

Make sure the “TCP/IP” box is checked.  Click OK.

Click OK on the "Network" window when you are done adding components.

If asked to reboot your system, click “No”.

Click here [image] to close this help file.