Silicon Valley North

Windows ME Configuration

  1. You may be prompted for your Windows ME setup disc. Please have it ready.

  2. Make sure Dial-up Networking is installed on your computer. If it is, (the Dial-up Networking folder appears in the Control Panel Folder in My Computer), skip to step 10. If it isn't installed, continue with step 3 to install it.

  3. Open the Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel).

  4. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

  5. Click on the Windows Setup tab.

  6. Click once on Communications. Click on Details.

  7. Check the box next to Dial-Up Networking.

  8. Click OK to close the communications box.

  9. Click OK again to close the Add/Remove Programs box. You may be prompted for your Windows ME setup disc, and then prompted to reboot.

  10. Refer to the images to the right of the instructions. If any of the images are not identical (with the exception of phone number fields) to your screen, enter the correct information in the corresponding fields.

  11. Open the Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel).

  12. Double-click on Network.

  13. You will need the following network components installed: Client for Microsoft Networks, Dial-Up Adapter, and TCP/IP.

    Network Control Panel

  14. Some components may already be installed. Add the ones that are missing and Remove and remove any extras. In some cases, (if your PC is connected to a Local Area Network) you may have multiple adapters installed, along with their corresponding protocols. Removing these may cause a disruption in your access to the network, and it is recommended that you check with the person responsible for maintaining your LAN before continuing.

  15. To install Client for Microsoft Networks, click on Add, then double-click on Client. Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft. Under Network Clients, double-click on Client for Microsoft Networks.

  16. You should now be back at the Network Configuration Dialog. The previous step should have added Dial-Up Adapter, IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol, and NetBEUI.

  17. To install TCP/IP, click on Add, then double-click on Protocol. Under Manufacturers, select Microsoft. Under Network Protocol, double-click on TCP/IP.

  18. You should now be back at the Network Configuration Dialog. Click once on IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol and click on Remove. Click once on NetBEUI and click on Remove.

  19. Your screen should now match the one to the right.

  20. Click on the Identification tab. You may use any information you desire for Computer name: and Workgroup:. The Computer Description: field is not required.

  21. Click OK. If prompted, insert your Windows ME setup disc and reboot your system.

  22. Double-click on My Computer on your desktop.

  23. Double-click on Control Panels.

  24. Double-click on Dial-Up Networking.

  25. Double-click Make New Connection.

  26. Fill in a name for the computer you are dialing. SVN is a good choice, so you will always recognize the connection.

  27. Select your modem from the list of installed modems. Click Next.

    Make New Connection

  28. In the Telephone Number box, enter the number of the local dialup you are using.

    Make New Connection

  29. Click Next. Click Finish.

  30. From the Dial-Up Networking folder, right-click on your connection to SVN and click on Properties.

  31. Make sure that Use area code and Dialing Properties is unchecked.

    General Properties

  32. Click on the Networking tab.

  33. Type of Dial-Up Server should be PPP... which is the default.

  34. Under Advanced Options, you should only have Enable Software Compression checked. Uncheck any others.

  35. Under Allowed Network Protocols you should only have TCP/IP checked. Uncheck any others.

    Network Properties

  36. Click OK.

  37. You have now successfully configured your system to connect to SVN.

  38. You may want to make a shortcut to SVN on your desk top. To do so, drag (click, hold, and move the mouse) the icon for your connection to SVN from the Dial-Up Networking folder to your desktop. Windows will ask you if you want to make a shortcut because the item can't be copied. Click Yes.

  39. You may now connect to SVN by double-clicking on the icon on your desktop or in the Dial-Up Networking folder.

  40. The first time you open the connection, you will need to enter your user information.

  41. Check the Save Password box.

  42. If you want your computer to automatically connect to the Internet when you open a web browser or mail program, check the Connect Automatically box.

  43. Enter your user name (the part of your e-mail address before the @ sign) and password in their respective fields.

    Connect to SVN

  44. Click Connect.

  45. After the connection is established, you will see a dialup window with a timer appear, or a window minimize to the lower right corner of your screen. You are now connected to SVN, and may run your internet software (ie: Netscape, Eudora, etc.).


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