Please follow the instructions below to manually setup your Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 computer to access the Beebware Internet free internet service.
If you would like to automatically setup your machine, please use our 'Windows Wizard' to help setup your system.

Creating the initial connection

You can start Dial-Up Networking from within the "My Computer" icon on the desktop, or by clicking on "Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications" (Windows 95 and 98 only).

To make a new connection, double-click on the "Make New Connection" icon.
In the field entitled "Type a name for the computer you are dialing:", enter a relevant name for this connection. We suggest FREE Beebware Internet.
Click on the "Next" button.

A dialogue box entitled "Type the phone number for the computer you want to call:" should appear.
In the box labelled "Area code:" enter 0845, and in the "Telephone number:" field enter the appropriate number for your modem:

Click on the "Next" button.
A dialogue box stating: You have successfully created a new Dial-Up Networking connection... should appear. Click on "Finish" to save it in your Dial-Up Networking folder.

Editing the Connection

Now that you have created a connection 'file', you will need to check the settings. There are two methods of examining and altering these settings.

• Use the right mouse button and click on the connection once. A menu will appear and you should choose "Properties" by clicking the left mouse button.
• Highlight the connection by clicking once with the left mouse button and then clicking on the drop down menu and choosing "Properties".
  

You should then get a dialogue box with four buttons at the top labelled: "General","Server Types","Scripting" and "Multilink".
Ensure the "General" box has the correct Area code (0845) and the correct telephone number. Also ensure that the Country code is "United Kingdom (44)" and that the "Use area code and Dialing Properties" box is ticked and that the correct modem is selected.
Click on the "Server Types" button at the top.

The settings in the "Server Types" box should be as follows:

Connecting