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{{:Quick Facts (Dial-up)}} | |||
This article has some basic information about dial-up internet access and how to set it up for use. | |||
==Setting up== | |||
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: | |||
* [[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Puppy Linux|Puppy Linux]] | |||
* [[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Windows 10|Windows 10]] | |||
* [[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Windows 8|Windows 8]] | |||
* [[Dial-up Connection Instructions for Windows 7|Windows 7]] | |||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectvista Windows Vista] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectvista Windows Vista] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectxp Windows XP] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectxp Windows XP] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectwin Windows 95, 98 and ME] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectwin Windows 95, 98 and ME] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connect2000 Windows 2000] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connect2000 Windows 2000] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectos9 Mac OS 9] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectos9 Mac OS 9] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectosx Mac OS X] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/connectosx Mac OS X] | ||
* [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/linux Mandrake Linux] | * [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/linux Mandrake Linux] | ||
* | * For setting up older computers using the text system, see [[FreePort]]. | ||
'''Note:''' For NCF members who want to use Linux for dial-up, particularly on old computer hardware, [http://puppylinux.org/ Puppy Linux] supports dial-up very well right "out-of-the-box" for external modems. | |||
== What phone number do I use to dial into NCF? == | == 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. Dial up modems were common on computers in the early 2000s, but as dial-up has been largely displaced by high speed internet, dial-up modems have become less common and today are rare on new computers. 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 (about $20). There are also external modems available that plug into a USB port on your computer. These are slightly more expensive (typically about $30), but very easy to install as they just plug into a USB outlet. | |||
The [http://support.usr.com/support/5637/5637-ug/ US Robotics model 5637] has been recommended as a good external modem for Linux, Mac and Windows versions except Windows 10. US Robotics has indicated that there is an issue with Windows 10 that prevents it from working with this modem. | |||
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: | |||
{{Recommended browsers}} | |||
== How much connection time can I get? == | == How much connection time can I get? == | ||
NCF operates | NCF operates 276 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, but will still be at least two hours per day. | ||
unlimited from midnight to noon, and unlimited from noon to midnight unless all | |||
modems become busy. If all modems become busy, total | |||
midnight may | |||
< | <center>http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/support/peakTime.jpg</center> | ||
</ | |||
During non-peak time, from midnight to noon, you may connect for as long as | 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 | ||
you like. | time. You can also connect for five minutes at a time to get/send your email anytime. | ||
time. | |||
anytime. | |||
== Does NCF offer high-speed access to the Internet? == | == Does NCF offer high-speed access to the Internet? == | ||
Yes, NCF offers high-speed DSL internet access. DSL | 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, enabling you to do new things on the internet, like watch videos. | ||
technology ('Digital Subscriber Line') gives you high-speed internet access | |||
over your existing telephone line | For more details, please see our [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/registration/dsl/index.jsp DSL page] where you can also sign up. | ||
telephone | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Alternatives to DSL]] | |||
*[[Tips for Dial-up]] | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://www.usr.com/en-support/windows-compatibility/ Windows version compatibility with USRobotics dial-up modems] | |||
[[Category: Dial-up]] |
Revision as of 20:46, 3 January 2017
Dial-up Quick Configuration Info
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This article has some basic information about dial-up internet access and how to set it up for use.
Setting up
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:
- Puppy Linux
- Windows 10
- Windows 8
- Windows 7
- Windows Vista
- Windows XP
- Windows 95, 98 and ME
- Windows 2000
- Mac OS 9
- Mac OS X
- Mandrake Linux
- For setting up older computers using the text system, see FreePort.
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" for external modems.
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. Dial up modems were common on computers in the early 2000s, but as dial-up has been largely displaced by high speed internet, dial-up modems have become less common and today are rare on new computers. 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 (about $20). There are also external modems available that plug into a USB port on your computer. These are slightly more expensive (typically about $30), but very easy to install as they just plug into a USB outlet.
The US Robotics model 5637 has been recommended as a good external modem for Linux, Mac and Windows versions except Windows 10. US Robotics has indicated that there is an issue with Windows 10 that prevents it from working with this modem.
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:
- Apple Safari for macOS
- Brave for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Chromium for BSD and Linux
- Gnome Web (formerly called "Epiphany") for Linux
- Google Chrome for BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Midori for BSD, Linux and Windows
- Mozilla Firefox for BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Mozilla SeaMonkey for BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- SRWare Iron for BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Vivaldi for Linux, macOS, and Windows
How much connection time can I get?
NCF operates 276 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, but will still be at least two hours per day.
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, enabling you to do new things on the internet, like watch videos.
For more details, please see our DSL page where you can also sign up.