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Dialup Computer Configuration

How can I configure my computer to connect to Webjogger?
It’s easy! Just click on your operating system below and follow the procedures which appear on your screen.

Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Mac OS 9.2
Mac OSX

Windows 98

Configuring your Dial-Up Connection

  • On your desktop select the icon for My Computer
  • Double click on Dialup Networking.
  • Double click on the icon Make New Connection. This will initialize the New Connection Wizard.
  • In the connection name type Webjogger. Click on Next.
  • Type in 757-4300. Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-
    845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!).
  • Click on Next and, then, on Finish.
  • You will be directed back to the Dialup Networking window. Now you will see an icon for Webjogger.
  • With the right button on your mouse click on Webjogger and, then, click on Properties
  • Make sure you have the correct phone number in Telephone Number box. If you do not need area code to dial to Webjogger, uncheck the Use Area code and Dialing Properties box (note that Windows 98 adds this by default and you need to uncheck it)
  • Click on the Server Types tab. Toggle on Enable Software Compression under the Advanced Options section and TCP/IP under the Allowed Protocols section. Everything else needs to be blank. Click on OK and, then, OK again in the Webjogger window.
  • Double click on the Webjogger icon to connect to the Internet.
  • If you need instructions for how to configure your Internet browser, click here.

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Windows ME

Configuring your Dial-Up Connection

  • On your desktop, double-click the icon for My Computer
  • Double click on Control Panel and then Dialup Networking.
  • Double click on the icon Make New Connection. This will initialize the New Connection Wizard.
  • In the connection name type Webjogger. Click on Next.
  • Type in 757-4300. Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!).
  • Click on Next and, then, on Finish.
  • You will be directed back to the Dialup Networking window. Now you will see an icon for Webjogger.
  • Double click on the Webjogger icon to connect to the Internet.
  • If you need instructions for how to configure your Internet browser, click here.

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Windows 2000

Configuring your Dial-Up Connection

  • On your desktop, double-click the icon for My Computer
  • Double click on Control Panel and then Network and Dial-up Connections.
  • Double click on the icon Make New Connection. This will initialize the New Connection Wizard. Click on Next.
  • In the Network Connection Type select the Dial-up to Internet option. Click on Next.
  • Select the option ‘I want to set up my Internet connection manually.’ Click on Next.
  • Select the ‘I connect through a phone line and a modem’ option and click on Next.
  • The next screen will ask you for the modem. By default there is a modem selected, so click on Next. If you don’t see a modem in the box, you may need to install it using the CD and the information that came with your computer.
  • Type in 757-4300. Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!).
  • Click on Next.
  • Type the username and the password for your account. Click on Next.
  • Type the name for the connection (i.e. Webjogger). Click on Next.
  • You may be asked if you want to set up an Internet mail account. Select Yes or No according to your case. Click on Next.
  • If you selected No in the previous step, click on Finish. If you selected Yes, please click here to find out how to set up your email.
  • You will be directed back to the Dialup Networking window. Now you will see an icon for Webjogger.
  • Double click on the Webjogger icon to connect to the Internet.
  • If you need instructions for how to configure your Internet browser, click here.

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Windows XP

Configuring your Dial-Up Connection

  • Select the Start menu button, and select Control Panel.
  • Select Network and Internet Connections.
  • In the Network and Internet Connections window, select Set up or change your Internet connection.
  • In the Internet Properties window, with the Connections tab selected, click the Setup button.
  • In the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard window, click on Next.
  • In the Network Connection Type window, select Connect to the Internet, and click on Next.
  • In the Getting Ready window, choose Set up my connection manually, and click on Next.
  • In the Internet Connection window, select Connect using a dial-up modem, and click on Next.
  • In the Connection Name window, type Webjogger in the ISP Name box, and click on Next.
  • In the Phone Number to Dial window, in the Phone number box, type 757-4300. Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!). Click on Next.
  • In the Internet Account Information window, type your Webjogger username and password, check the appropriate boxes based on your individual preferences, and uncheck the Turn on Internet Connection Firewall box for this connection. Then, click on Next.
  • In the Completing the New Connection Wizard window, if you choose to, select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box, and click Finish
  • Double click on the Webjogger icon to connect to the Internet.
  • If you need instructions for how to configure your Internet browser, click here.

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    MAC OS X

    Click the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.

    In the System Preferences window, click Network. Set the Location to Automatic, and Show to Modem Port

    Click the TCP/IP tab.
    i) Choose to Configure using PPP
    (1) Enter your DNS Numbers into the Domain Name Servers box. Click here to see the list of Webjogger DNS Numbers.
    (2) Enter Webjogger.net for the Search Domains.

    Click the PPP tab.
    i) In the Service Provider box type Webjogger
    ii) Type 757-4300 into the Telephone Number box. You can also type an alternate number if you want to (757-4004 or 757-2777). Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!).
    iii) Enter your username into the Account Name box, and your password into the Password box. The username and password are case sensitive.
    iv) Click the PPP Options button. Check the boxes for the following settings: Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications and Disconnect when user logs out
    v) Click OK.

    Click the Modem tab. Choose your modem from the pop up menu. (If your modem came with your computer, it will most likely be listed as Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.90).
    i) Turn the Sound to On.
    ii) Put a check mark next to Wait for dial tone before dialing.

    Click Save

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    MAC OS 8-9

    Remote Access Setup

  • Click on the Apple menu, select Control Panels, and open Remote Access. (Note: Remote Access is also known as PPP in earlier versions of Mac OS.)
  • Type your username and password in the Name and Password fields. (Optional: you can click Save password).
  • Enter 757-4300 into the Number field. Note that if you are in the 518-537 exchange, you will need to add a 1-845- before the phone number (don’t worry, Webjogger is still a local call for you!).
  • Click on Options and then click on the Redial tab. Set the Redial option to Off.
  • Click the Protocol tab. Set the Use Protocol to PPP. The following options should be checked:
    i) Connect automatically when starting TCP/IP applications
    ii) Allow error correction and compression in modem
    iii) Use TCP header compression
  • Click OK.
    TCP/IP Setup
    After you have configured Remote Access, you will need to configure TCP/IP.
  • Click on the Apple menu, select Control Panels, and open TCP/IP (Note: Remote Access is also known as PPP in earlier versions of Mac OS).
  • In Connect via: select PPP.
  • In Configure: select Using PPP Server.
  • Enter the DNS numbers into the Name server addr: field. Click here to see the list of Webjogger DNS Numbers.
  • Enter Webjogger.net into the Search domains field
  • Close TCP/IP and save the changes.

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