Intel Internet Station manual Before You Begin, Order an ISP account

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Before You Begin

Before you begin to connect the Internet Station hardware or install the software, you must have your hardware, software, and ISP services available. The Specifi- cations and Compatibility section lists many options that the Internet Station supports. Use these lists to make your hardware and software choices.

To configure the Internet Station you need a PC that uses Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT 4.0 operating system. The PC must have a compatible web browser. Compatible browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 and Netscape Navigator or Communicator 4.06. The Internet Station Installation CD-ROM contains a copy of the Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01. If you do not have a browser and choose to use Microsoft Internet Explorer, install it from the Installa- tion CD-ROM.

To access the Internet you need

an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.

an analog modem or ISDN terminal adapter.

a dedicated telephone or ISDN line.

computers connected to an Ethernet network.

ØNote: Modem Pooling and Modem Aggregation

The Internet Station supports up to three modems. Only one modem is required for Internet access. To use Modem Aggregation, install up to three analog modems for faster Internet access. Use the other modems for faxing and data transmission to online services. Modem Pooling allows shared access to the modems connected to the Internet Station. You can use the modems available for pooling in the same way as you would a modem attached to your PC.

Order an ISP account

The first step is to order your ISP account. The ISP you select must use technolo- gies compatible with the way you want to use your Internet Station. Review the Internet Station features in the Overview section and make your decisions about their use before you choose your ISP.

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Intel® InBusiness™ Internet Station

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Contents Intel InBusiness Internet Station User’s GuideYear 2000 Capable First Edition JanuaryTable of Contents Modem Compatibiltiy List Features OverviewCompatibility New Technologies InstantIP technologyBenefits of InstantIP technology Dynamic AddressingModem Aggregation Benefits of Modem Pooling Benefits of Modem AggregationModem Pooling Auto Connect/DisconnectBefore You Begin Order an ISP accountIf you already have an ISP account If you don’t have an ISP accountOrder telephone lines Order an Isdn line Get Connected Connect your equipmentConnect your modem or Isdn adapter Connect the power cordConnect the network cable Organize your cablesInternet Station Installation CD-ROM Front panel LEDsIntel InBusiness Internet Station To configure a Windows NT 4.0 system Set up workstations to browseManual setup Use the Internet StationTo configure a Windows 95 system Modem Pooling Installation on WorkstationsTo configure other systems To install Modem Pooling To install modem driversUninstall Internet Station software Modem Compatibiltiy ListPC Card LED blinks continuously TroubleshootingPC Card LED does not light Other Internet Station problems Forgot my password Cannot connect to the InternetConnection Status page does not change Online Troubleshooting InformationStatus Page shows incorrect information Pages of the Internet Station do not show properlyIntel InBusiness Internet Station Specifications and Compatibility Specifications ListSoftware Compatibility List Compliance and License Agreements Safety Compliance Statement UL, cULEuropean Safety and EMC Compliance Statement CE Certification Statements