Hi:
Russell Idaho - USA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
"My new 3400 is still causing me a little trouble as I
can't get online to download needed updates (namely OS
8.1) and software.
The internal modem dials up with PPP and connects
fine, but IE 5 (and 4.5 before it)can't seem to find
the connection.
I've checked PPP, TCP/IP, Modem, AppleTalk,and Web
Sharing Control Panels nothing seems to change
anything.
Any ideas?
=====
Russell - Unknown1 - Idaho USA"
Russell, here is my reply:
I have been helped so often by folk on this list it is a pleasure to
send my two cents' worth in the hope it helps you.
I too have a PB 3400 using OS 8.1. I use Netscape 4.7 and have no
problem web browsing and downloading etc. So do not despair. We will get
you there.
You will need to contact your ISP for some information on "DNS numbers
and proxy settings" which are peculiar to them. Then here are a couple
of things to check:
1.PPP
When PPP window is open, pull down on the PPP menu at the top. Select
TCP/IP and click. Mine is set to "Connect via PPP server" [yours may be
different but your ISP should tell you so] and "Configure
via PP server". Then in the window "name server address" below I have
entered the DNS numbers I received from my ISP.
In the window "Search domain" I have entered again the domain address of
my ISP which in my case is <bigpond.com>
OR
2. In IE 4[maybe 4.5 and maybe IE 5 - ask your ISP! for instructions for
the browser you have]
In your browser you may have to set proxy servers.
With IE 4 under VIEW menu choose OPTIONS to set proxy servers.
Click on "Connection" tab. Select "Access the Iternet using a proxy server".
Click on "Advanced" button
in the "Servers and Ports section" type in the settings {GET these
settings from your ISP - ask them for the "proxy server settings for IE
4.5 or 5 on Mac"
Make sure you click "Apply" and click OK to close the Options window.
You may have to quit your browser and open up again for the options to
take effect.
You will need to get that information on DNS numbers and proxy settings
from your ISP. I do not need to set these with my current ISP but with
other ISP previously I have had to use their proxy settings to get to
web sites.
You may have to do both of these suggestions.
GOod luck.
MMB
Mallacoota, AUstralia
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