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If you don't have an ISP account
Contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) of your choice and set up an account. Use the Internet Service Provider Worksheet to make sure you have all the information you need to set up the Internet Station. The Internet Station uses Point-to-Point protocol (PPP), a common method of connecting a computer to the Internet over a phone line. Be sure to select an ISP that can provide a PPP connection to the Internet.
Important: Online services such as America Online*, CompuServe*, and Microsoft* Network do not support PPP.
Tips for selecting an ISP
- Check with your current long distance carrier to see what service it offers.
- Look in the Yellow Pages for a local ISP.
- Check the rates and options offered by each ISP to find one that best fits your needs.
- Make sure the ISP can give you the information you need to complete the ISP worksheet. The ISP worksheet provides a place to enter information from your selected ISP.
If you already have an ISP account
Review the ISP worksheet to make sure you have all the information you need. If you are missing information, call your ISP.
Ordering an ISDN line
You can use an analog or ISDN line to connect to the Internet. If you are using a regular analog phone line, skip this section.
The ISDN Worksheet guides you through ordering an ISDN phone line. Obtain the requested information from your ISDN line supplier and the ISDN product manufacturer.
When you run the Setup Wizard, it prompts you for this information:
- ISDN parameters: Provided by your telephone company, except for Rate Adaptation, which is provided by the manufacturer of your ISDN terminal adapter.
- Service Profile IDentifier (SPID): Two Numbers are provided by your ISDN supplier for Basic Rate ISDN. The SPID identifies the ISDN line and the services provided.
- The Directory Number: The 7-digit phone number embedded in the SPID. Notice that each SPID contains a phone number, including your area code. The Directory Number is the 7 digits following the area code.
- Switch Type: Specifies the equipment used by your ISDN supplier.
- The Rate Adaptation: Select the protocol used by your ISP from those listed
- Line Speed: Your ISDN provider installs an ISDN line that supports a maximum line Speed. Your ISP also specifies a maximum line speed that you can connect with. Select the lower of these two line speeds for the Line Speed for the Internet Station.
- Multilink Second Phone: A second phone number to dial for Multilink connections. If your ISP supports Multilink connections, they will either supply this number or let you know that you can use the same number as the first ISP phone number.
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