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Aardvark Dial-up Settings - Quick Reference

Topic Setting
System Name aardvark.net.au
Dial-up Number 0198 333 231
Primary DNS (Server Assigned)
Secondary DNS (Server Assigned)
News Server news.aardvark.net.au
POP Email Server mail.aardvark.net.au (Port 110)
SMTP Email Server mail.aardvark.net.au (Port 25)

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Aardvark ADSL Settings - Quick Reference

Topic Setting
System Name aardvark.net.au
Username phonenumber@aardvark.net.au
eg. 0390001234@aardvark.net.au
Password As supplied
Primary DNS (Server Assigned)
Secondary DNS (Server Assigned)
News Server news.aardvark.net.au
POP Email Server mail.aardvark.net.au (Port 110)
SMTP Email Server mail.aardvark.net.au (Port 25)

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Express Dial-up Networking entry Windows 95 / 98 / ME

  1. Double click on the My Computer icon.
  2. Next, double click on the Dial Up Networking folder.
  3. You will now create a new dial up entry. If you already have icons in the folder, just double click the Make New Connection icon.
  4. Name the entry Aardvark, and select the modem you'd like to use.
  5. Click Next to continue.
  6. Enter your local dial-up number.
  7. Click Finish to continue.
  8. You will now see your new Aardvark Dial Up icon.
  9. Drag and Drop this icon to your desktop.
  10. Double click the new Aardvark Dial Up icon.
  11. Enter your username.
  12. Enter your and Password.
  13. Click "Save Password".
  14. Click Connect.

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How do I make a new Dial-up Networking entry for Windows 95?

  1. Click on the Start button, select Programs, select Accessories, and select Dial-Up Networking
  2. Double-click on Make New Connection icon.
  3. At the Type a name for the computer you are dialing: input field, type in Aardvark
  4. Click on the Next button.
  5. At the Telephone number input field, type in 0198 333 231
  6. Click on the Next button.
  7. Click on the Finish button.
  8. In the Dial-up Networking window, right-click on the Aardvark icon and left-click Properties.
  9. Click on the Server Type tab.
  10. For the Type of Dial-Up Server, select the PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet option.
  11. Un-select Log on to Network, un-select NetBEUI, un-select IPX/SPX compatible and leave the TCP/IP selected.
  12. Click on the TCP/IP Settings tab
  13. Select "Server assigned IP address" option.
  14. Select "Server assigned name server addresses" option.
  15. Click on the OK button to return to properties window.
  16. Click on the OK button again to finish the process to return to main Dial-Up Networking window.
  17. Double click on Aardvark icon under Dial-Up Networking.
  18. Enter your username.
  19. Enter your password in the Password area.
  20. Check the Save password box, so you will not have enter it each time you dial.
  21. Click on the Connect button to dial-up to Aardvark.

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How do I make a new Dial-up Networking entry for Windows 98 / ME?

  1. Double click on the My Computer icon.
  2. Next, double click on the Dial Up Networking folder.
  3. You will now create a new dial up entry. If you already have icons in this folder, just double click the Make New Connection icon.
  4. Name the entry Aardvark, and select the modem you use.
  5. Click Next to continue.
  6. Where prompted, enter your local dial-up number (click here to find your location), then click Next.
  7. Click Finish to continue.
  8. You will now see your new Aardvark Dial Up icon.
  9. Right click the icon and choose Properties.
  10. Click on the Server Types tab.
  11. For the Type of Dial-Up Server, select PPP: Windows 95, Windows NT 3.5, Internet option.
  12. Un-select Log on to Network, un-select NetBEUI, un-select IPX/SPX compatible and leave the TCP/IP selected.
  13. Click on the TCP/IP Settings tab.Select "Server assigned IP address" option.
  14. Select "Server assigned name server addresses" option.
  15. Click on the OK button to return to properties window.
  16. Click on the OK button again to finish the process to return to main Dial-Up Networking window.
  17. Double click on Aardvark icon under Dial-Up Networking to dial.
  18. Enter your username.
  19. Enter your password in the Password area.
  20. Check the Save Password box so you will not have enter it each time you dial.
  21. Click on the Connect button to dial-up to Aardvark.

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How do I make a new Dial-up Networking entry for Windows 2000?

  1. Click on 'Start' | 'Programs' | 'Accessories' |'Communications' | 'Network and Dial-up Connections'.
  2. Double-click on 'Make New Connection'.
  3. On the 'Welcome' screen, select 'I want to set up my Internet connection manually' and click on 'Next'.
  4. Select 'I connect through a phone line and a modem' and click on 'Next'.
  5. Enter the dial up number 0198 333 231. Make sure that 'Use area code and dialing rules' is not selected. Click on 'Next'.
  6. Enter your username.
  7. Enter your password.
  8. Please note that username/password are both case sensative and must be entered correctly.
  9. Enter Aardvark for a connection name, and click on 'Next'.
  10. Next, you will be asked if you want to continue setting up an Internet Mail account. If you have no preference in web browsers, we recommend that you select 'Yes', and click on 'Next' to continue setup of the MS Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. (see below)
  11. If you wish to use the Netscape Communicator as your web browser and email program, select 'No' and click on 'Next'.
  12. Make sure to select the box for 'To connect to the Internet immediately...' and click on 'Finish'.
  13. Click on 'Connect'.

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How do I make a new Dial-up Networking entry for Windows XP?

  1. Click on the Start button and then go to Control Panel.
  2. If you have Windows XP setup in Classic mode then simply click on the start Button and go directly to 'Network connections'.
  3. If you are not already in the 'network connections' window, then click on the 'network conections' icon in the control panel.
  4. Double click on the make new connection icon.
  5. This will start the Network conenction Wizard which is a step-by-step process to making a dial-up connection with Aardvark.
  6. Select 'Connect to the Internet' and click Next.
  7. Select 'Set up my conection manually' and click next to continue.
  8. Enter The Name "Aardvark" . in the 'ISP Name' Field.
  9. Enter the dial up number (click here to find your location).
  10. Enter your Aardvark username in the 'User Name' field.
  11. Enter your Aardvark password in the 'Password' and 'Confirm Password' fields.
  12. Tick the box marked 'Use this account name and password when anyone connects to the Internet from this computer'.
  13. Click next to continue.
  14. Click finish to complete the setup of your Aardvark Internet connection.

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How do I set up my Macintosh running OS 8.x or 9.x?

  1. Double click on on the hard drive icon on your desktop.
  2. Double-click on the 'Assistants' or the Internet folder.
  3. Double-click on the 'Internet Setup Assistant'
  4. One or more of the following screens will appear:
  5. If you are asked if you want to set up your computer for the Internet, click on 'Yes'.
  6. If you are asked asked if you have an Internet account, click on 'Yes'.
  7. If you are asked whether to 'Register' or to 'Update', click on the 'Update' button.
  8. The 'Internet Setup Assistant' will begin.
  9. Read the Introduction, then click the right arrow.
  10. If you are asked whether to 'Add', 'Modify', or 'Remove', Select 'Add Internet Configuration,' then click the right arrow.
  11. In the first field type in Aardvark. At the bottom choose 'Modem' then click the right arrow.
  12. Select your modem brand/speed in the box. If you don't know the modem type, consult the documentation that came with your computer. Verify that Modem Port is selected in the pop-up menu. Select 'Tone' at the bottom
  13. Click the right arrow.
  14. In the first field, type the dialup number (click here to find your location)
  15. In the second field, enter your login name.
  16. In the third field, enter your password.
  17. On the 'PPP Connect Scripts' screen, select 'No' and click on the right arrow.
  18. On the IP Address screen, select 'No' and click on the right arrow.
  19. You do not require a primary DNS.
  20. Press the Return key.
  21. You do not require a secondary DNS.
  22. In the second field, type Aardvark and click the right arrow.
  23. In the first blank field, enter your email address, such as username@aardvark.net.au
  24. In the second field, enter in your password. Then click the right arrow.
  25. In the first field, type your username (your Aardvark login name).
  26. In the second field, type in aardvark.net.au.
  27. Click the right arrow. Type in news.aardvark.net.au
  28. Click the right arrow.
  29. Click on 'NO' if you are asked if you will use proxy servers for this connection.
  30. Disable the 'Connect when finished' checkbox, and then click the 'Go Ahead' button.
  31. At this point, you computer will make the necessary adjustments to your settings. You are now finished with the Mac OS 8 Internet Setup Assistant.
  32. You can now continue setup of your Aardvark connection by configuring a web browser, email program, and Usenet news program. For best support, we recommend both the Netscape Communicator and the Microsoft Internet Explorer.

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