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Your computer must have a jack for the phone line and a telephone modem. This was common on computers in the early 2000s, but later, as dial-up was displaced by higher speed broadband (eg., DSL), it has become less common and today it has become rare for a new computer to come with a dial-up modem as standard equipment. Be sure to inquire when you buy a new computer if you need dial-up access. An internally-mounted dial-up modem is usually inexpensive (perhaps $20). There are also external modems available that plug into a USB port and your computer. These are slightly more expensive (typically about $30), but very easy to install as they just plug into a USB outlet.
Your computer must have a jack for the phone line and a telephone modem. This was common on computers in the early 2000s, but later, as dial-up was displaced by higher speed broadband (eg., DSL), it has become less common and today it has become rare for a new computer to come with a dial-up modem as standard equipment. Be sure to inquire when you buy a new computer if you need dial-up access. An internally-mounted dial-up modem is usually inexpensive (perhaps $20). There are also external modems available that plug into a USB port and your computer. These are slightly more expensive (typically about $30), but very easy to install as they just plug into a USB outlet.


To browse the internet, you will need a web browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer. These days all operating systems come with browsers installed, but alternate browsers are available for free, such as:
To browse the internet, you will need a web browser. These days all operating systems come with browsers installed, but alternate browsers are available for free, such as:


*[https://www.google.com/chrome/ Google Chrome]
*[https://www.google.com/chrome Google Chrome]
*[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/ Mozilla Firefox]
*[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/ Mozilla Firefox]
*[http://www.seamonkey-project.org/ Mozilla SeaMonkey]
*[http://www.opera.com/browser/ Opera]
*[http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron_download.php SRWare Iron]


== How much connection time can I get? ==
== How much connection time can I get? ==

Revision as of 15:10, 31 August 2012

Dial-up Quick Configuration Info

NCF currently operates one pool of modems:

Phone Number   Max Users   Type
613-366-0013
  23   PPP or text

Please note that long distance charges may apply outside your local calling area.

To set up your computer for dial-up connection to the internet though NCF, please follow the step by step instructions below for the type of operating system you use:

Note: For NCF members who want to use Linux for dial-up, particularly on old computer hardware, Puppy Linux supports dial-up very well right "out-of-the-box".

What phone number do I use to dial into NCF?

Consult the yellow 'Quick Configuration Info' box at the top-right of this page.

What equipment do I need?

You need:

  • a computer
  • a modem
  • a telephone line

Your computer must have a jack for the phone line and a telephone modem. This was common on computers in the early 2000s, but later, as dial-up was displaced by higher speed broadband (eg., DSL), it has become less common and today it has become rare for a new computer to come with a dial-up modem as standard equipment. Be sure to inquire when you buy a new computer if you need dial-up access. An internally-mounted dial-up modem is usually inexpensive (perhaps $20). There are also external modems available that plug into a USB port and your computer. These are slightly more expensive (typically about $30), but very easy to install as they just plug into a USB outlet.

To browse the internet, you will need a web browser. These days all operating systems come with browsers installed, but alternate browsers are available for free, such as:

How much connection time can I get?

NCF operates over 300 modem lines, shared by members. Connection time is unlimited from midnight to noon, and unlimited from noon to midnight unless all modems become busy. If all modems become busy, total connection time for each user from noon to midnight may be limited to at least two hours per day.

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During non-peak time, from midnight to noon, you may connect for as long as you like. In busy times, these connections may be limited to one hour at a time. You can also connect for five minutes at a time to get/send your email anytime.

Does NCF offer high-speed access to the Internet?

Yes, NCF offers high-speed DSL internet access. DSL technology ('Digital Subscriber Line') gives you high-speed internet access over your existing telephone line. It is always on, without blocking your telephone and is up to 100 times faster than dial-up.

For more details, please see our DSL page where you can also sign up.