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Internet Valet Installation Instructions Version 1.5x (4 & 5 disk version)
Troubleshooting Internet Valet (3 Disk Version)
Intercon's Internet Valet's FAQ
Internet Valet Installation Instructions Version 1.5x (4 & 5 disk versions)
1. Insert the Internet Valet diskette labeled Install.
2. The installer icon should appear in a window. Double-click the Intenet Valet Installer icon.
3. Click on Continue
4. Choose where to install the programs. Click Install when selected or just click Install if default location is OK.
5. Files will start copying from the disks (52 in all). Insert the appropriate diskette when prompted.
6. When installation completes, click Continue.
7. On the setup Welcome screen, click Next.
8. Internet Valet Setup: Setup options box - Configure Everything for Internet Valet is the default. Select Configure Internet Valet’s Programs Only if you already have MacTCP and ConfigPPP installed on your Macintosh. Otherwise click Next .
9. Fill in your personal information. *Note: All of the fields must be filled in. Click Next.
10. Fill in Internet Information:
Email address: username@domainname SMTP server: mail.domainname POP3 server: mail.domainname News server: news.domainname
Click Next.
11. Enter Your TCP/IP Information:
Primary Domain Name: domainname Primary DNS IP Address: 199.170.121.15 Secondary Domain Name: domainname Secondary DNS IP Address: 199.170.121.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Click Next
12. Enter Your PPP Information:
PPP phone number: The phone number that you are dialing. (*70, before phone number to turn off call waiting) Username: loginid (must be lower case) Password: password (must be lower case) Serial Port Speed: 38400 is default (needs to be higher than modem speed) Serial Port: Modem port is default
Click Configure
13. Click on Restart to restart the computer.
14. Double click on the left most icon on the Internet Valet Palette
15. Click on Connect button to start the modem to dial.
16. After connecting, double-click on any other icon on the Internet Valet Palette to start that application.
17. Be sure to disconnect when done!
If the setup fails or if you need other assistance, call technical support at 1-800-352-8156.
Troubleshooting Internet Valet (3 Disk Version)
1. Make sure that the application: ConfigPPP is located in your control panel. If you do not have it in the Control Panel, it will be located in the Internet Valet Folder in the Extra Settings Folder.
2. Check MacTCP - It is located in the Control Panel
Make sure that ConfigPPP is highlighted. Then Click on the More button
The Settings are as follows.
- If something else you have to change Obtain Address to
Manually in order to correct it. (Set Obtain Address back to Server when done)
3. Check ConfigPPP - It should be located in the Control Panel (See Step #1)
Settings:
(unless you have an external plugged into serial port instead)