BITS Installation Windows 95

Windows 95 Installation Instructions

What You'll Need:

•	A personal computer (386 or higher processor recommended*) with 8MB of free hard-disk space
•	4MB memory (8MB or more recommended)
•	A modem (14.4K baud or higher*) or a connection to a LAN (local area network)
* BITS recommends you have at least a 486 computer with 8MB memory and at least a 28.8 modem for the best access. Any thing less will not truly represent the service.

Installing your software

Most computers with pre-installed Windows 95 already have Internet Software. Look for an icon of a globe on your desk top. If there isn't one, click your start button, go to programs, then accessories, and look for Internet tools. If you don't have "Internet tools" listed under accessories, chances are your computer does not have the software pre-installed.

Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer

A.	Click Internet icon on your desktop (or go to Internet tools in the accessories list and click "Internet setup wizard" or "Get on the Internet").
B.	Click next and choose "Manual" for setup option and click next.
C.	Click next and choose "Connect using my phone line".
D.	Click next. You may be prompted to insert your Windows 95 setup disks or CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on your screen.
E.	When prompted, enter name of service provider (BITS). Click next.
F.	Enter area code and phone number and make sure "x" is NOT in box "bring up terminal window after dialing". Click next.
G.	Enter username and password. Click next.
H.	IP address: Mark "My service provider automatically assigns me one". Click next.
I.	DNS Server is the same as your DNS address. Enter: 206.31.242.5 Enter 204.70.25.234 for the alternate DNS server, and click next.
J.	Internet Mail: Enter your e-mail address and mail server: as shown on configuration page.
K.	Windows Messaging Profile: Profile should say Internet Mail Settings. If it doesn't click "new" and select "Internet Mail Settings". Check mark should remain in box to "use this profile to start windows messaging". Click next.
L.	FINISHED!! Click Finish.
M.	You may be prompted to restart your computer. After it restarts, it may take a while for your system to update the system files. Don't be alarmed by this it shouldn't take this long the next time you restart your computer.

If you encounter problems making an Internet connection check all of the connections between your computer, modem, and telephone line. Make sure all elements have power. If problems persist, see "Troubleshooting" later in this section.

After you run the Internet Connection Wizard, you're ready to start browsing the Web! Just double-click the Internet icon on your desktop, or if the Explorer is already running, click any of the hyperlinks (pictures or underlined text that cause your mouse pointer to change into a hand) on the page.

Configuring Netscape Navigator

1.	Before you can use Netscape Personal Edition, your modem must be installed and ready.
2.	If you are using an external modem, make sure that the cables are connected, and that the modem is turned on.
3.	If you are using an internal modem, make sure that it has been properly installed and configured in Windows 95, and according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4.	When your modem is ready, use the Install Wizard to install Netscape:
5.	Close all applications or programs. Make sure that you have your Windows 95 disks or CD handy.
6.	Insert Disk 1 into your floppy drive.
7.	Click the Start button, and then click Run.
8.	Type a:\setup in the box and then click OK.
9.	The install wizard appears. Follow the instructions in each of the screens that follow.
10.	If you've never installed Dial-up Networking, you'll be asked whether you want to install it. Click OK and follow the instructions.
11.	You're asked if you want to read the README file. This file contains late breaking information. We recommend that you read it.
12.	After you install use the Account Setup Wizard to configure Netscape Personal Edition:
13.	Double-click the Account Setup Wizard icon in the Netscape folder (on the Start\|Programs menu).
14.	The Account Setup Wizard appears. In each of the screens that follow, click help for more information. You can click Cancel at any time to exit, and any information you've entered will be discarded.
15.	The Account Setup Wizard will ask whether you already have a service provider. Click "YES", and then click next.
16.	The account setup wizard gathers information about the existing account, about you, and about your modem and phone line. For the information you'll need check the configuration settings at the beginning of this book.
17.	When you're done entering information, a congratulations screen appears. You can choose whether to immediately connect to the Internet and register your software, or do it later.
18.	To Finish the Account Setup Wizard, follow the instructions on the screen.
19.	When you're done, the Account Setup Wizard creates a connection to your service provider and places a shortcut icon for it on the Windows 95 desktop. Your service provider's icon also appears in the Netscape folder.