This is one of the many possible ways to set up your internet connection to work with CSULB PPP. However, no matter which route you take, all of the necessary settings are documented here.
I assume that you have a 28.8 Modem or better already installed and working, and all necessary Windows 95 software components necessary for making an internet connection. You will also need an internet account from Academic Computing Services. Go to the New Media Center (North Campus Center) and show them your student ID to apply for an account if you don't have one already.
Start by clicking on "The Internet" Icon with the RIGHT mouse button. Select Properties.
Now click on the tab at the top of the box that says "Connection". You will now see the box at the left. Don't worry about the word Heart, that is a connection that I already have set up on my computer.
Click on the Add button to make a new connection for your computer.
Type in a name, any name like CSULB or ACS will do.
Your modem should appear in the modem box. If you have more than one on your computer, pick one to connect to csulb with. It should be at least a 28.8K modem. after selecting your modem, click the "Configure" button.
Click the "Maximum speed" selection arrow and choose the highest speed available. Most 28.8 modems will have a maximum speed of at least 57600 or higher. Click the "OK" button.
Now that we are back to this place, click the "Next" button.
Type in the phone number for csulb PPP dial in access. For most students the number is (562) 985-3500, for engineering students, it is (562) 985-4559.
Click the "Next" Button.
From this point, Just click the "Finish" Button, although we are not completely finished.
Now from "The Internet Properties Window", click the "Properties" buttton.
If it will be a local call from your house to CSULB, you may deselect the "Use country code and area code" option.
Now click the "Server Type" Button.
Make sure that "PPP:Windows 95, Windows NT, Internet" is selected in the Type of Dial-Up Server box.
Under "Allowed Network Protocols" check TCP/IP only . Uncheck NetBEUI and IPX/SPX Compatible.
Now Click the "TCP/IP Settings" button.
Select "Server assigned IP address" at the top.
Select "Server assigned name server address"
check "Use IP header compression" check "Use default gateway on remote network" (this lets you onto the internet)
Click the "OK" button.
Proceed to the next slide.
Keep clicking "OK" until you get out of the Internet Properties and back on the desktop.
Now double click (left mouse button) "The Internet" Icon to connect to CSULB.
Enter your User name. This is the same as your login name, the first part of your email address.
Enter your password.
Check "Save password" if you like.
Click the "Connect" button.
Now the computer will attempt to dial with your modem and make a PPP connection to CSULB. If it is successful, it will then launch the Internet explorer that comes with Windows 95. You can use the Internet Explorer to download Netscape Navigator or the latest version of the Internet Explorer. Set up your Mail and News preferences and you can do everything from home. You may also use other Internet tools such as telnet and ftp once your connection is successfully established.
