Windows XP Instructions

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These instructions explain how to configure Windows XP Networking so that you can access ABHost.us.

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Windows 2000

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If you have already set up your home computer to dial into ABHost.us then proceed to Step 6 to connect to the internet.

Please go through as many of the setup instructions as possible on your own before contacting us for help. If you have questions during the setup please give us a call at 360-738-7044.

1. Introduction

This document will walk you through the steps required to get your computer successfully connected to the internet. These instructions assume that you only want to access the Internet via ABHost.us and that you are not connected to some other type of local area network (LAN). In other words, you use a stand-alone machine at home. While you can set up your computer to access multiple types of network providers, we will only address dialup connectivity to ABHost.us.

2. Hardware Requirements

Here at ABHost.us we have 56K modems.

3. Software Requirements

Windows XP comes with all the networking software you need to get access to the internet. It comes with a Telnet and FTP client (Internet Explorer), both located in the windows directory. Once you have established a connection, you can then easily transfer (FTP) applications such as Netscape to your machine.

4. Configuring Dialup Networking

Windows XP comes with the Dialup Networking service enabled. We have not found a way to turn it off so there is no need for instructions on how to enable it.

5. Configuring Your Modem

This section is to verify that your computer has a modem correctly installed. Due to countless types of modems and that Windows XP is a new operating system we cannot provide instructions on how to install a modem or provide drivers for it. You will need to contact your computers manufacturer (i.e. Dell, Compaq) or the manufacturer of the modem.

5.01 – Click on START and then Control Options.

5.02 – Double click on Phone and Modem Options.

5.03 – Click on the Modem tab.

Should no modem be listed then your computer does not have a modem properly installed. Please contact your computers and or modem manufacturer for support.

6. Dialing ABHost.us

6.01 - Click on START and then Control Panel.

6.02 – Double click on Network Connections.

6.03 – Click on Create a new connection under Network Tasks.

6.04 – Select Connect to the Internet and then click Next.

6.05 – Select Set up my connection manually and then click Next.

6.06 – Select Connect using a dial-up modem and then click Next.

6.07 – Type ABHost.us as the ISP Name and then click Next.

6.08 – Enter your local dialup number and click Next.

6.09 – In the User name field enter username@abhost.us.
(Where "username" is your ABHost.us username i.e. xxxxx@abhost.us)
6.10 – In the Password field enter your password.
6.11 – Enter your password again in the Confirm password field and click Next.

6.12 – Check the box next to Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop and click Finish.

6.13 – Double click on the new ABHost.us shortcut on your desktop.
6.14 – Verify the information is correct and click on Dial.
6.15 – You should hear the modem dial and connect.
6.16 – If there are no errors while connecting the login box will drop down into the task bar.
6.17 – If you are prompted to re-enter your password, make sure the caps lock is off and make sure you entered the correct username, password and phone number.
6.18 – At this point you are now connected to the internet via ABHost.us. You can now open an internet browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer.

7. Getting/Running Applications.

If you wish to get a copy of Netscape Communicator and Netscape Messenger Mail program you can obtain it here.

Download the latest version of Netscape Browser/Messenger Mail program from: http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp

Before you use these applications, you must install them! Consult your Windows Help if you get stuck. Then, be sure to first establish the link to the internet before you run them.

Good Luck! Please direct questions to360-738-7044. support@abhost.net