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• Hardware: 486 DX2-50, 8Mb RAM, 14.4Kbs modem, 25Mb disk space
• Software: Windows 3.1, Win32s-Ole V1.15

Microsoft Internet Explorer TCP/IP Stack and Dialer

Internet Explorer V3.x as distributed in the file 'dlbas30f.exe' contains a freeware protocol stack and dialer from Microsoft (in addition to including the application 'The Internet Explorer')

The following write-up describes how to install and configure the file 'dlbas30f.exe' for Windows. It assumes this file exists on a diskette prior to installation process.

Installing dlbas30f.exe

1. The file, 'dlbas30f.exe', is a self-extracting archive containing V3.x of IE and the IE dialer and stack. Move this file to some temporary directory.
2. Run the file "dlbas30f.exe" to extract the needed files.
3. From Windows, run the file "setup.exe" that was created.
4. Follow the steps to install the "Microsoft Internet Explorer" program group in windows.
5. Near the end of the installation process, the installer program will try to detect the modem. If no modem is found, try using a 'Standard' modem.
6. You should have an "Internet Explorer", "Read Me", and "Get on the Internet" icons.
7. Re-boot machine.

Configuring the TCP/IP stack and dialer

1. From the "Microsoft Internet Explorer" group, double-click on the "Get on the Internet" icon.
2. Read information screen. Hit Next.
3. Click on 'Manual'. Hit Next.
4. Enter
      Name of Service Provider: Green Apple
   Hit Next.
5. Phone Number. Enter
      Area Code: 740
      Telephone Number: <select one from below> Depending on your location, use one of the following dial-in numbers:
            Lancaster: 654-2133 (and surrounding areas)
            Columbus: 834-5124
6. Country: United States of America
      [ ] Use Country and Area/City Code
   Hit Next.
7. User Name and Password. Enter
      User name: <your login>
      Password: <your password>
   Hit Next.
8. IP Address. Enter
      [x] My Internet Server Provider automatically assigns me one
   Hit Next.
9. DNS Server Address. Enter
      DNS Server: 192.168.187.6
      Alternate DNS Server: 192.168.187.5
   Hit Next.
10. Internet News
       [x] Yes
    Hit Next.
11. News User Name and Password. Enter
       Full Name: <your name>
       Email Address: <your login>greenapple.com
       User name: <your login>
       Password: <your password>
       News Server: news.greenapple.com
    Hit Next.
12. Hit Finish.
13. There should now appear an icon called 'Green Apple' in the 'Microsoft Internet Explorer' program group.
14. Double click on 'Green Apple' icon.
15. Verify that the 'User Name' and 'Password' fields are filled in.

If you have call waiting, use pulse-dialing, or need a special number for an outside line, hit 'Dial Settings' button and set the parameters as appropriate. If Ameritech is your carrier and you have call waiting, use '*70,' to disable. Verizon (GTE) users having call waiting need to contact Verizon on how to disable call waiting (in some Verizon areas, '#70,' works; in others, call waiting cannot be disabled at all). Hit Ok button when done.

Modifying An Existing Profile

1. Hit 'Properties' button. Enter
2. 'General' tab
      Area Code: 740 Telephone Number: <one from below> Depending on your location, use one of the following dial-in numbers:
            Lancaster: 654-2133 (and surrounding areas)
            Columbus: 834-5124
3. [ ] Use Country Code and Area Code
      Country Code: [United States of America]
4. 'Connection' tab
      Default Connection: Green Apple
      [ ] Start Internet Explorer when connected
      [x] Disconnect if idle for more than [20] minutes
      [ ] Minimize connection status window
      [ ] Enable dial on demand
      [ ] Bring up terminal window after dialing
5. 'Modem' tab
      [Verify that modem description and Comm Port are correct]
      Maximum Speed: set to 57600, if you have a 14.4Kbs modem;
      set to 115200, if you have 28.8Kbs modem or better
6. 'TCP/IP' tab
      [x] Server assigned IP address
      [ ] Specify an IP Address
      IP Address: 0.0.0.0
      Domain Name Service
        Primary DNS: 192.168.187.6
        Secondary DNS: 192.168.187.5
7. Hit 'OK'
8. Hit 'Close'. Select 'Yes' to save Connection and dial settings.

Connecting to Green Apple

1. Double-click on the "Green Apple" icon.
2. Enter your user name (i.e. login name) and password into fields.
3. Hit the "Connect" button at the bottom. The modem will now dialup.
4. When the modem connects, the system will verify your user name and password. If everything is correct, the connection window changes to a status window indicating a connection speed and timer.
5. Minimize the status window by hitting the down arrow in the top right hand corner.
6. You are now ready to run the Internet Explorer or any other Internet software you may have.

For more assistance, please go to Green Apple's homepage: http://www.greenapple.com.

Or search the Internet itself for the information you are looking for. Two useful sites for doing this are http://www.yahoo.com and http://www.altavista.com.

When you are ready to disconnect, close all open Internet applications (such as the Internet Explorer), maximize the status window and hit the 'Disconnect' button.

 
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