IBM 2194, 6345, 2193 Configuring your computer for a connection to the Internet, Microsoft Network

Configuring your computer for a connection to the Internet

If your computer is equipped with a modem, you can connect to the Internet. Before you configure your Internet software, you must first connect your computer to a telephone network (see “Setting up communications” on page 4-10).

Your computer comes with two Web browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. If you choose to use Netscape Navigator, you must first install it. To install NetScape Navigator, click on the Install Netscape icon on the Windows desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. After the program has been installed, a Netscape icon will be on the desktop.

You can connect to the Internet using the The Microsoft Network, or any other Internet service provider. Internet service provider and line charges may apply.

The IBM Internet Connection Services

The IBM Internet Connection Services is IBM's online service that gives you easy access to the Internet. Once you have configured your computer to connect to the Internet, you can access a wide variety of online information. Other online services include electronic mail, news groups (BBS), World Wide Web, and a lot more.

Follow these steps to connect to the Internet through the IBM Internet Connection Services.

1.Click on the Netscape icon or on the Internet Explorer icon on your Windows 98 desktop.

If you don't find the Netscape icon on your desktop, proceed to the next section “The Microsoft Network.”

2.When the IBM Internet Connection Services screen appears, click on Sign up... to display the online instructions on how to set up your computer.

3.Follow the online instructions. If you need assistance, press the F1 key to display the online help.

The Microsoft Network

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