Copyright: EarthLink Network Inc. © 1999
Citation: EarthLink Network Inc. © 1999


 Getting Connected using Windows NT

The topics in this help file will help you set up your Windows NT computer to get connected to EarthLink.

Installing Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking

Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking

Reinstalling Remote Access Services

Reinstalling TCP/IP


 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking

To install Windows NT 4.0 dial-up networking (DUN):

1.	On your desktop, double-click My Computer.

2.	Double-click Dial-up Networking.

If you receive a message stating The phonebook is empty, then click OK to add a new entry.

•	If the Dial-up Networking window opens with the phonebook list and the option to dial, skip to Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking. Otherwise, click Install. Point to the path where your NT4.0 install files are located (for example, D:\i386) and click OK. Windows NT will now install the necessary files onto the hard drive.

3.	Verify the directory and click the Continue button.

4.	From the RAS Capable Devices drop-down list, select your modem then click OK button.

5.	Click the Configure button.

6.	Select Dial out only.

7.	Click the OK button.

8.	Click the Network button.

9.	Uncheck NetBEUI.

10.	Check TCP/IP.

11.	Uncheck IPX.

12.	Click the OK button.

13.	Click the Continue button.

14.	Click the Close button.

15.	Click the Yes button to restart your computer.

The Add RAS Device window will appear.

♦	If you see your modem listed in the RAS Capable Devices field, then click OK and proceed to the next step.

♦	If you do not see a modem listed, then you will need to install a driver for your modem


 Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Dial-Up Networking

To configure Windows NT 4.0 dial-up networking, perform the following tasks to get your Windows NT 4.,0 computer setup to connect to EarthLink:

•	Add a Phonebook Entry for EarthLink

•	Configure your Modem

•	Configure your Dial-up Server

•	Verify Script Settings

•	Verify Security Settings

•	Connect to EarthLink


 Adding a Phonebook Entry for EarthLink

To add a phonebook entry for EarthLink:

1.	On your desktop, double-click My Computer.

2.	Double-click Dial-up Networking.

•	If you are reinstalling Dial-Up Networking, and you see a list of existing phone book entries, click New to create a new entry.

•	By default, there are no entries in the phone book. If you see a message telling you that the phonebook is empty,  click OK to open the New Phonebook Entry Wizard window.

3.	Check the box labeled I know all about phonebook entries... and click Finish.

4.	In the New Phonebook Entry dialog, select the Basic tab.

5.	Entry name, enter EarthLink.

6.	Enter the country code and area code of the number you are dialing, plus the phone number itself.

7.	Check Use Telephony dialing properties.

8.	Select your modem.

9.	Use another port if busy should NOT be checked.


 Configuring your Modem

To configure your modem:

1.	Click the Configure button on the New Phonebook Entry dialog.

2.	Set the Initial speed (BPS) to 19,200 if you have a 14.4k modem or 38,400 if you have a 28.8k modem.

3.	Make sure all three Hardware Features boxes are checked (if applicable) and that Disable modem speaker is not checked.

4.	Click the OK button to return to the New Phonebook Entry dialog.


 Configuring your Dial-Up Server

To configure your dial-up server:

1.	Select the Server tab on the New Phonebook Entry dialog.

2.	The Dial-up server type should be PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet.

3.	For Network Protocols only TCP/IP should be checked.

4.	Make sure Enable software compression is checked, but Enable PPP LCP extensions is NOT checked.

5.	Click the TCP/IP settings button.

6.	Select Server assigned IP address and Specify name server addresses.

7.	In the Primary DNS text box, type 207.217.126.81

8.	In the Secondary DNS text box, type 207.217.120.83

9.	Leave the Primary WINS and Secondary WINS servers at 0.0.0.0.

10.	Check both Use IP header compression and Use default gateway on remote network.

11.	Click the OK button to return to the New Phonebook Entry dialog.


 Verify Script Settings

To verify script settings:

1.	Select the Script tab on the New Phonebook Entry dialog.

2.	Make sure None is selected.


 Verify Security Settings

To verify security settings:

1.	Select the Security tab on the New Phonebook Entry dialog.

2.	Select Accept any authentication including clear text.

3.	Click OK to close the New Phonebook Entry dialog.


 Connect to EarthLink

The Dial-up Networking dialog appears with the EarthLink entry you just created selected.

To connect to EarthLink:

1.	Click the Dial button.

The Connect to EarthLink dialog appears.

2.	Enter ELN/ followed by your username in the User name field.

3.	Enter your password.

4.	Do not enter a Domain name.

5.	If you are the only person using this computer, check Save Password so you won’t have to retype your password each time you Connect to the Internet.

6.	Click OK to dial EarthLink.

Once you are connected, a window will appear informing you that you have successfully connected to the Dial-up Server. Click OK to close this window.

You are now connected and may use any Internet software such as Internet Explorer (installed with Windows NT) to browse Web content.


 Reinstalling Remote Access Services

Removing RAS

Adding RAS


 Removing RAS

To remove RAS:

1.	Click the Start button, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Network icon.

3.	Select the Services tab.

4.	Select Remote Access Service.

5.	Click the Remove button.

6.	Click the Yes button. Remote Access Service is no longer listed on the Services tab.

7.	Click the Close button.

8.	Click the Yes button to restart your computer.


 Adding RAS

To add RAS:

1.	Click the Start button, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2.	From the RAS Capable Devices drop-down list, select your modem then click the OK button.

3.	Click the Configure button.

4.	Select Dial out only.

5.	Click the OK button.

6.	Click the Network button.

7.	Uncheck NetBEUI.

8.	Check TCP/IP.

9.	Uncheck IPX.

10.	Click the OK button.

11.	Click the Continue button.

12.	Click the Close button.

13.	Click the Yes button to restart your computer.


 Reinstalling TCP/IP

Removing TCP/IP

Adding TCP/IP


 Removing TCP/IP

To remove TCP/IP:

1.	Click the Start button, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Network icon.

3.	Select the Protocols tab.

4.	Select TCP/IP.

5.	Click the Remove button.

6.	Click the Yes button. TCP/IP Protocol is no longer on the Protocols tab.

7.	Click the Close button.

You will be warned that you have an invalid RAS configuration.

8.	Click the OK button.

9.	Click the Yes button to restart your computer.


 Adding TCP/IP

To add TCP/IP:

1.	Click the Start button, point to Settings, and choose Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Network icon.

3.	Select the Protocols tab.

4.	Click the Add button.

5.	From the list of Network Protocols, select TCP/IP Protocol.

6.	Click the OK button.

7.	If you are asked whether you wish to use DHCP, click the No button.

You may be prompted for your Windows NT CD-ROM.

8.	Verify the path, then click the Continue button.

9.	If you are asked whether you would like to configure RAS to support the TCP/IP protocol, click the OK button.

10.	Click the Network button.

11.	Uncheck NetBEUI.

12.	Check TCP/IP.

13.	Uncheck IPX.

14.	Click the OK button.

15.	Click the Continue button.

16.	Click the Close button.

17.	Click the Yes button to restart your computer.


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