Subscribing to Newsgroups

Open Netscape Communicator
Click Edit
Click Preferences
Click Mail & Newsgroups
Click Newsgroup Servers
Click Add
Type in news.catskill.net
Click OK Open Internet Explorer click GO then NEWS
Outlook Express will open
Type in YOUR NAME
Type in YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Type in news.catskill.net
Click next
Choose your method of connecting (your Catskill On Line Dial- Up Network box)
Click finish

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Windows 95 Locks Up

One of our users had trouble with Windows95 locking up while using Netscape. Our Help Desk worked with him as did Catskill On Line personnel.

The user eventually called his hardware vendor. The hardware vendor suggested reducing the video acceleration and the problem was solved.

If you are experiencing strange behavior, it might be worth a try. If you are unfamiliar with this process please have a computer professional assist you with this.

This would likely apply to other applications as well.

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Netscape's Latest Version

Upgrade to the latest version of Netscape's Web Browser:

 

http://cgi.netscape.com/cgi-bin/upgrade.cgi

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For Windows 3.1x

Double Click Program Manager
Double Click Netscape Personal Edition
Double Click Catskill On Line Dialer

Click Properties
Click Service Provider

Primary DNS : 12.152.144.30
Secondary DNS : 12.152.144.15

Click OK

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For Windows 95

Double Click My Computer
Double Click Dial Up Networking
Right Click Catskill On Line icon

Click Properties
Click Server Type
Click TCP/IP Settings

Primary DNS : 12.152.144.30
Secondary DNS : 12.152.144.15

Click OK

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For Macintosh

Double Click Power HD
Double Click System (folder)
Double Click Control Panel (folder)
FOR TCP/IP :

Double Click TCP/IP

Name Server Addr: 12.152.144.30
Name Server Addr: 12.152.144.15

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For MacTCP

Double Click MacTCP Control Panel
Under Domain Name Server,

Domain : NS.delhi.net
Domain : NS.catskill.net
IP Address :12.152.144.30
IP Address :12.152.144.15

close
save

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New Log On Procedure

After correctly entering your Username and Password,
you will no longer need to hit 1 enter.

You will be automatically connected to PPP.

Click continue.

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Changing Log On Scripts

Double Click Catskill On Line Dialer
Click Properties
Click General
Check "Automatically log in with a Script"
Click "Record Script"

The connection process will start and the scripter window will appear.
Enter the appropriate info after each prompt (user name, password).
When done logging, Click END RECORD on scripter window.

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E-mail Password

If you have Remember Password checked

Located in:

Options
Mail & News Preferences
Organization
Remember Mail Password

you will have to uncheck it before you go into mail the first time after 12/2/96 changes. Otherwise it will remember you old e-mail password, and will not let you get in.
You can check this option again after your first time into mail.

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How Do I Get My E-mail

Select Options
Select Mail and News Preferences
Select Servers tab
Verify that the Outgoing Mail (SMTP) Server is set to .. smtp.catskill.net
Verify that the Incoming (POP) Server is set to .. pop3.catskill.net
Enter Your User Name for the POP User Name
Select the Identity tab
Fill in the Email with yourusername@catskill.net
Enter other information in the available fields

If you don't want to enter your mail password every time, select the Organization tab
Check the Remember Password box
After being setup, connections are usually established in less than 10 seconds.

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How Do I Connect to AOL?

AOL customers can use Catskill On Line Internet access as a "gateway" to AOL without making a long-distance phone call! If you have an AOL account... You must contact AOL (800-827-6364) and tell them you will be using a 'local ISP' to access their service, otherwise you will continue to be billed at your current rate from AOL. Also ask the AOL Representative how to configure your AOL browser to use a "TCP Connection" or use the instructions below.



If you are having a problem with any other aspect of your AOL software or AOL account, you must call AOL directly at 800-827-6364.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to contact AOL to receive the discounted service and to ensure that you are no longer dialing AOL. Any fees incurred from AOL or for your continued use of their access number is the sole responsibility of the end user and not that of Catskill On Line.

Configuring AOL via Catskill On Line for Windows 95
With the advent of AOL's "$9.95/month for unlimited access if you connect via ISP" billing plan, many customers want to connect to AOL through a local ISP to save money. This document provides you with instructions on how to connect to AOL through an ISP.

Note: Install AOL's software before installing setup software. This ensures that Windows 95's network settings are properly configured for your ISP.

Configure AOL to connect via Catskill On Line:
First, you must remove the AOL Adapter from the Windows 95 Network:
From the Windows 95 Control Panel, double-click Network.
Select AOL Adapter from the list of installed network components.
Click Remove.
Click OK.
If you're prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

Next configure AOL to use your Catskill On Line:
Once your computer has restarted, launch the AOL application.
Click Setup.
Click Create Location.
Fill in the following information:
Location: your ISP AOL
Modem Speed: 57600(both sides)
Network: TCP/IP(both sides)
Click Save
Select your ISP AOL and Click OK.
Close AOL, launch your ISP connection, and launch AOL.
Connect with AOL.
Now you can connect to AOL via Catskill On Line.

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How Do I Connect to CompuServe?

To Connect to Compuserve through Catskill On Line with WinCim 2.0.1
Change the name of "winsock.dll" to "winsock.old" in the following directories

 

c:\cserve\Cid

c:\cserve\mosaic

c:\cserve\wincim

 

Copy "C:\windows\winsock.dll" to the following directories:

c:\cserve\Cid

c:\cserve\mosaic

c:\cserve\wincim

Start Compuserve
Click on Continue
Click on Special
Click on Session Settings

 

In the Setup Session Settings dailog box, change "Network" from Compuserve to Internet
Change Dial Type to Direct
Click on OK to save
Close WinCim

Re-Start your computer

Establish your internet connection (FIRST)
start WinCim
Click on Continue

 

Note 1) Unpredictable results have been noted with different versions of winsck.dll
Note 2) Mosaic in WinCim will not work.
This should not be a problem since you will be using your own browser anyway.

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