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If you have already selected 'Remote Access Services' during setup and the installation is already completed, you will need to verify your settings against this document. This involves making sure the protocol TCP/IP is loaded and configured (refer to steps 7 - 11 in PART C, 'Setting Up the Phonebook'). You will also need to verify that your modem is installed and configured; this can be done at 'Start | Settings | Control Panel | Modems.'

PART B - Configuring Dial-Up Networking

1. Click on 'Start | Programs | Accessories | Dial-Up Networking'.
2. The Dial-Up Networking box will now appear; click on 'Install'. Windows NT 4.0 will now install Dial-Up Networking. (You may need your WinNT4.0 CD-ROM to complete the installation and you may need to type the path of the CD-ROM drive.)
3. Remote access box will now appear, click on 'YES' to start modem installation.
4. Install new modem box will now appear, click 'Next' for Windows NT 4.0 to autodetect your modem. You may check Don't detect my modem, I will select it from a list, or if your modem is not found, either pick out your modem or select Have Disk and insert the modem manufacturer's disk into drive A.
5. You will be asked which port to set the modem to; highlight the com port and click 'Next'
6. Now put in the area code. You may also put in 9/8 to access an outside line (optional).
7. You will now be notified that the modem has been setup correctly, click 'Finish.'
8. You will now be asked to install a RAS capable device. Your modem and com port should be listed, click on 'Ok.'
9. You will now be asked to setup remote access. First click 'Configure' and select Port Usage as Dial out only.
10. Click on 'Network' then check TCP/IP. Click on 'Ok.'
11. Windows NT 4.0 will now install some files.
12. You will now be asked to restart the computer. Please do so.

1. Click on 'Start | Programs | Accessories | Dial-Up Networking'
2. You will now add an entry to the phonebook, click 'OK.'
3. The New Phonebook Entry Wizard will appear. Name the new entry Texas Net. Do not select I know all about phonebook entries and . . . , click 'Next.'
4. Select I am calling the Internet and Send my plain text password . . . Click 'Next'.
5. Enter the data number to call Texas.Net. Do not select Use telephony dialing properties, then click Next.
6. Click on 'Finish', the phonebook entry box will now appear.
7. Click on 'More' then 'Edit Entry' and 'Modem Properties.'
8. Under the Server tab check only TCP/IP. Click on the 'TCP/IP Settings' button.
9. Server Assigned IP Address should be selected.
10. Specify name server addresses should be selected with the appropriate DNS numbers typed in for your area:
    • Austin, Dallas, Dripping Springs, Georgetown or Houston users should use 207.207.0.3 for Primary DNS and 206.127.0.3 for Secondary DNS numbers.
    • Bandera, Boerne, New Braunfels or San Antonio users should use 206.127.0.3 for Primary DNS and 207.207.0.3 for Secondary DNS numbers.
11. Under the Script tab make sure None is selected.
12. Under the Security tab make sure only Accept any authentication including clear text is selected.
13. Click on 'More' then 'Create shortcut to entry.' This will create a shortcut on your desktop.

1. Double-click on the Texas Net icon on your desktop. The first time you connect to Texas.Net you will need to complete this information
2. Enter your username as it appears on page 2. Make sure that you enter it with a capital P followed by your username (e.g., 'Pusername'). ISDN users should use a capital I rather than a P (e.g. 'Iusername').
3. Enter your password exactly as it appears on page 2. Watch for 'L's that look like '1's (ones) and 'O's that look like '0's (zeroes). Also check to be sure you're entering capital and lower-case letters appropriately.
4. Verify the phone number listed is exactly how you would normally dial it (i.e. no 210/512/713 area code where it should not be).

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