Windows ME Dialup- Creating a new Account

For new users of the Murdoch modem pool

These instructions are designed to allow Murdoch Staff & Students to create a Dialup Networking account. It will allow access to the Murdoch University Network via their home Windows Millennium Edition (ME) machine and the PPP software that comes with Windows ME.

To install the Windows ME PPP using these instructions, you will not require any Murdoch University provided software.

Please note that Windows ME also comes bundled with Internet Explorer (a Web Browser), Telnet and FTP programs. These may or may not have been installed when Windows ME was first installed on your machine.

The competing Netscape Web Browser and other 32 bit application software is available via the network or on CDs from the Staff and Student Servicedesk.

Either browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) would be suitable for use.

Requirements for PPP

  1. An IBM Compatible Machine that has Windows ME  installed
  2. Windows ME Installation CD-ROM
  3. Dialup Networking installed
  4. A modem capable of 9600 baud or better. If buying a new computer, V90 is the recommended standard.

Modem Installation & Configuration

This step is only required if you have not already installed and configured a modem for use. If you are not sure, then the first step of this instruction will open up the Modem Settings Control Panel, at which you can check and see if one has been previously installed.

Modem Installation

To install modem software with Windows ME, follow these steps.

  1. Open the Control Panel
  2. Select the Modems Icon from the open Control Panel Window
  3. Select the ADD button
  4. Follow the instructions given by Windows ME to install the Modem Drivers.

Modem Configuration

The modem may need further configuration, to set the loudness of the internal speaker or to make sure that the UART 16550 settings are correct.
 

Option 

Setting 

Data Bits 

8 

Parity 

None 

Stop Bits 

1 
  1. Open the Control Panel ( START SETTINGS CONTROL PANEL )
  2. Select the Modems Icon from the open Control Panel Window
  3. Select your modem from the list box.
  4. Click the Properties button.
  5. On the General Tab set your modem speed to higher than your modem speed. Ie. If you have a 14.4k Modem, set the speed to at least 19.2k.
  6. On the Connection Tab set the options as listed in the table.
  7. Click the OK button.

Network Adapter & Protocols

At this point, you will need to install the Network Dialup Adapter. You will require the Windows ME Installation Media (Diskette or CD-ROM).

Installing the Dialup Adapter

Note: this option is installed with the standard install of Windows ME

  1. Open the Control Panel
  2. Select the Network Icon from the Control Panel Window
  3. Select the ADD button.
  4. Select Adapter and click the ADD button.
  5. From the Manufacturers List (left window) select Microsoft
  6. The Dialup Adapter should already be selected (right window)
  7. Click the OK button. (You may be prompted for the Windows ME Installation CD-ROM)

Installing TCP/IP Protocol

Note: this option is not installed with the standard install of Windows ME. If TCP/IP is already installed you should not install another copy.

  1. Open the Control Panel
  2. Select the Network Icon from the Control Panel Window
  3. Select the ADD button.
  4. Select Protocol and click the ADD button.
  5. From the Manufacturers List (left window) select Microsoft
  6. Select TCP/IP from the right hand side of the dialogue box, and click OK
  7. Select TCP/IP from the list of installed network components. Press the Properties button. (Windows may ask you if you are sure. Select Yes)
  8. Select the WINS Configuration Tab.
  9. Ensure that the option Disable WINS Resolution is selected.
  10. Click OK. This should return you to the list of installed network components.
  11. Click the OK button. (You may be prompted for the Windows ME CD-ROM.)

Note: Windows ME will now prompt you to restart. Restart the machine, then continue with these instructions.

Creating a New Dialup Connection


To connect to Murdoch University via PPP, you need to create a new Dialup Connection. This connection needs to know the phone number for you to dial. Note: if this is your first time follow the Windows ME instructions.

  1. Open the Control Panel
  2. Select the Dialup Networking icon from the Control Panel window
  3. Double Click on the Make New Connection icon.
  4. Type in a name for this new connection, eg. Murdoch
  5. Select the NEXT button.
  6. Set the settings for this screen. The area code is 08 and the Country is Australia (61). Choose the number to dial from the table, according to the category of service you want to use.

    7. Perth metro

    Rockingham

    Hourly rate

    Who

    Management

    9360 7901

    9553 7901

    25c

    Staff

    Never terminated

    9360 7904

    9553 7904

    20c

    Staff & postgrads

    Terminated when all modems used and connect-time >60min

    9360 7911

    9553 7911

    Free

    Students

    Terminated when all modems used and connect-time >30min

    9360 7911

    9553 7911

    20c (quota)

    Students using quota

    Terminated when all modems used and connect-time >60min

  7. The costs in the table above are IN ADDITION to the call charges your telephone service provider will pass on to you to make the call to the Murdoch modem pool numbers.
  8. Select the NEXT button.
  9. Select the FINISH button.

Configuring the Dialup Networking Connection

Follow these steps to configure your existing Dialup Connection to work with Enhanced PPP

Type of Dial-Up Server 

 PPP: Internet, Windows 2000/NT, Windows ME

Advanced Options

  
Enable software compression

YES (ticked) 
Record a log file

NO (not ticked) 
Allowed network protocols  

Primary WINS Server 

(none) 
IPX

NO (not ticked) 
NetBEUI NO (not ticked)
TCP/IP

YES (ticked) 
  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. In the Dialup Networking Folder, select your Dialup Network Connection ie click ONCE ONLY on the Murdoch icon
  3. Select from the File Menu, Properties.
  4. In the General tab, uncheck the Use country and area code option.
  5. In the Networking tab, configure the settings as shown by the table above.
  6. Select the TCP/IP Settings button.
  7. Configure the settings as shown by the table below.
  8. Select the OK button.
  9. In the Security tab, ensure that Log on to network (and nothing else) is ticked.
  10. In the Dialling tab, ensure that Enable idle disconnect and Disconnect when connection may not be needed are NOT ticked.
  11. Select the OK button.

Server assigned IP Address 

YES (Selected) 

IP Address 

(none) 

Server assigned Name Server addresses 

YES (Selected) 

Primary DNS 

(none) 

Secondary DNS 

(none) 

Primary WINS Server 

(none) 

Secondary WINS Server 

(none) 

Use IP header compression 

YES (ticked) 

Use default gateway on remote network 

YES (ticked) 

Connecting with Dialup Networking

The next stage in Dialup Networking is what you will now use every time you want to log onto the network. For these steps to work, all the previous steps must have been completed.

  1. Open the Dialup Networking folder.
  2. Double click the connection icon that you made previously. ie Murdoch
  3. Enter your username. (This the name you sign on as when you collect information from the Staff or Student Myinfo kiosk. For staff, it's your Murdoch Username. For students, your username is your student number.)
  4. Enter your password. (The modem server password, which is the same password as you use for Myinfo, or for students, for GCL Lab login.)
  5. Select the Connect button.

If all goes well, you will see a window pop up onto your screen. It shows the script running as it logs into the modem server.

In order for you to use the TCP/IP service that you have just created, you need to install some Internet Access Software. Please note that Windows ME comes pre-packaged with some default software (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Telnet & FTP) but these particular programs may or may not have been installed when Windows ME was first installed.

Modem Server Security

The Modem Server has been secured to only allow Authorised Murdoch Staff & Students into the Murdoch Network. The Modem Server has a few types of service. Most staff and postgraduate students will fit into the 7904 service, and all undergraduate students have access to the Student Network Modem Pool.

If you are a staff member or postgraduate student, your Murdoch Username and Password will be used for the 7904 service. If you are a undergraduate student, your username and password from GCL Lab login will be used.

For further information on the Modem Server Category service, please see http://wwwits.murdoch.edu.au/dialup/dial-in.htm.

Proxy Settings: Important!

In order to use the Internet to access web pages at sites outside of Murdoch, you must change the Proxy settings to use the Murdoch Proxy Cache. There are different instructions for each browser, so make sure you check which browser you are using.

 

NOTE: For Netscape 2.x and 3.x and Internet Explorer 3.x users -

Due to limitations of these older browsers, Murdoch University no longer supports their use and recommends you use one of the following newer versions:

For Netscape 4.x:

  1. Select Edit and then from the pull down menu select Preferences...
  2. Click the cross next to Advanced and click on Proxies
  3. In Proxies chose Automatic Proxy Configuration.
  4. In the Configuration URL type http://wwwcache.murdoch.edu.au/autocache
  5. Click OK.

For Internet Explorer 4.x
  1. From the menu, select View and then Internet Options...
  2. Select the Connection Tab
  3. In the Automatic Configuration section, press the Configure... button.
  4. Enter http://wwwcache.murdoch.edu.au/autocache into the URL field.
  5. Hit OK
  6. Hit OK

For Internet Explorer 5.x
  1. From the menu, select Tools and then Internet Options...
  2. Select the Connections tab.
  3. Select the Dialup Connection you just configured (ie 'Murdoch').
  4. Click the Settings button to the right of your modem type.
  5. In the upper box area labelled Automatic Configuration, select Use automatic configuration script.
  6. Enter http://wwwcache.murdoch.edu.au/autocache into the Address box.
  7. Hit OK twice.

The site http://wwwcache.murdoch.edu.au has a more complete set of instructions, including older browser configurations.

Appendix

The appendix contains some points of interest for those of you who have problems, or want to change the default settings.

It doesn't work!

If your installation does not seem to work, then please go back over the installation steps, and confirm that all the settings are correct.

Need More Help?

If you need more help after following the above instructions, please call the
 

ITS Service Desk:
9360 2000.
Phone attended weekdays from 8:30am -4:30pm
Location: Murdoch University South Street Library
Counter open all Library hours.

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