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- QWinsock and Location Manager v. 2.0 - README.TXT File
-
- About this file
-
- This README file is intended to provide information and documentation
- that was made available after the printed manuals went to press. For
- any information not included in this README, please refer to the manuals
- or online help.
-
-
- Contents
- ========
-
- Section 1 - Release Notes
- a. Hardware
- b. Service Providers
- c. Other QWinsock Issues
- Section 2 - Features - Location Manager/QWinsock
- Section 3 - Using Connection Helper
- Section 4 - Troubleshooting - Location Manager/QWinsock
- Section 5 - Dialing manually with QWinsock
-
-
- Section 1 - Release Notes
- =========================
-
- Quarterdeck has tested Location Manager and QWinsock to make it as
- problem free as possible. However, there are some details that should be
- considered when configuring or using these programs.
-
- a. Hardware
-
- - This version contains modem detection software which will attempt
- to detect your modem. If it is unable to detect the modem, it may
- select AT Compatible. In this event, we recommend that you manually
- select your modem from the list of modems that is supplied.
-
- - The modem database includes configuration settings for many popular
- modems. However, if you are using a modem that is not in the list, you
- may use the appropriate AT Compatible entry that corresponds to your
- modem's advertised speed.
-
- - The modem database lists several Practical Peripherals modems. They
- are listed under both "Practical Peripherals" and "PM nnnn," where nnnn
- is the specific model number. Be sure to check both naming methods in
- the list before trying the AT Compatible entry; you may find the modem
- listed.
-
- - There is an additional modem setting at the top of the modem list,
- called .Unknown. This setting contains the minimal information for
- dialing a modem and does not contain an initialization string. You may
- want to try this setting if there is no listing for your specific
- modem, and the AT Compatible listing for your modem's speed doesn't
- work properly.
-
- - The Motorola BitSURFR ISDN modem is fully compatible with QWinsock
- and InternetSuite. However, the modem selection in Location Manager
- contains only the initialization information required to prepare the
- modem for dialing. You will need to refer to the documentation
- accompanying the BitSURFR for information on configuring the modem
- to operate with your ISDN line.
-
- b. Service Providers
-
- - The Internet Service Provider "Netcom" uses a new method of PPP
- negotiations. The NETCOM.MPS script, included with InternetSuite,
- is for use with this newer style account. The older PPP method
- does not require a script. If you are uncertain of which account
- you are using, please contact Netcom for more information.
-
- - QWinsock is compatible with internetMCI's method of PPP
- negotiations, though at release time, a provider configuration file
- was not available. For this reason, users of internetMCI must manually
- enter the information necessary for creating a Connection in Location
- Manager. Please consult the documentation or on-line help for
- assistance.
-
- - If you are using Compuserve Information Service (CIS) as your
- Service Provider, you will not be able to receive mail through QMC,
- though you are able to send mail. This is due to Compuserve's mail
- servers, and it is unknown whether this will be changed in the
- future.
-
- c. Other QWinsock Issues
-
- - If you attempt to close QWinsock while one or more Winsock
- applications are running, you will be presented with an error message
- notifying you of system instability. If you select "yes," you will
- likely experience a General Protection Fault in the application that was
- running. However, if your Winsock application closes prematurely, it
- may not inform QWinsock of this, and you will be presented with the
- error. In this situation, it is recommended that you allow QWinsock to
- be closed, and restart Windows, as the system will likely be unstable at
- this point.
-
- - If line noise or other line problem causes QWinsock to drop carrier
- before you are connected, QWinsock will not redial. The redials will
- only function if a connection to the Service Provider was unsuccessful.
-
- - The Calling Card and International Dialing strings may need to be
- edited to include the correct number for getting an outside line. This
- will probably only be a concern for users calling out from a business.
-
-
- Section 2 - Features: Location Manager/QWinsock
- ===============================================
-
- - Ability to configure multiple Internet Service Providers and
- dialing locations.
- - Connection Helper for quick and easy start-up configuration.
- - Login support for manual entry or automated login scripts.
- - Connect and Play for instant sign-up with several Internet Service
- Providers
- - Dial-up protocol support for standard or compressed SLIP and PPP.
- - Support for LAN based Winsocks for proxy connections.
- - Modem database provides configuration options for many popular
- modems.
- - Includes pre-configured scripts and setting information for many
- Service Providers.
- - Dialing support for calling card and call waiting.
- - International dialing conventions supported.
-
-
- Section 3 - Using Connection Helper
- ===================================
-
- The Connection Helper is launched during installation and can
- be run manually at anytime via Location Manager. The
- Connection Helper is used to go through a step-by-step process
- of creating a Location and Connection in Location Manager. When
- run during install, the Connection Helper creates a Default
- Location. Therefore, Location Manager will have one
- Location. If Connection Helper is run at a later time via
- Location Manager, it will modify whatever the currently
- selected Location is. For example, if you one two locations,
- Home and Office, and Office is the currently location, when the
- Connection Helper is run, all the options for the Office
- location will change.
-
- Therefore, if you want to create a NEW location, you should
- select Add Location from Location Manager, rather than run the
- Connection Helper.
-
-
- Section 4 - Troubleshooting Location Manager and QWinsock
- =========================================================
-
- There are some common problems that you may encounter when attempting to
- dial a Service Provider with QWinsock. Though it is possible that the
- problem is hardware related, most problems arise from improper configuration.
-
- a. "Error Loading Quarterdeck Winsock."
-
- This message may occur when you try to start QWinsock. The most common
- reason for this is that another Winsock is already loaded. If you have
- any Winsock applications running, such as Quarterdeck Mosaic, close them
- and restart QWinsock.
-
- b. No dial tone when attempting to connect.
-
- Make sure the modem is plugged in and turned on. Check to see that the
- phone line is plugged into the modem. If these have been checked and
- verified, watch the output of the QWinsock window. One of the modem
- initialization commands instructs the modem to keep quiet during its
- operation. If you are in doubt, go to the Locations|Modem|Advanced
- screen and click the Defaults button.
-
- c. "Error Opening COMx."
-
- This message can arise from one of four main causes:
-
- - Incorrect COM port. Double-check your system configuration to be
- sure the COM port you selected for your modem is not in use by
- another device, such as a mouse.
-
- - Incorrect Modem type. The Modem tab in the Locations section is
- where the modem information is set. Make sure that your modem is
- selected correctly. If your modem doesn't appear in the list, you
- may select either a similar model by the same manufacturer, or the
- AT Compatible selection corresponding to your modem's advertised
- highest speed. In order for us to keep Location Manager's modem
- database updated, please contact us with your modem information.
-
- - Missing modem initialization string. The Advanced button on the
- Modem tab will take you to a screen which allows you to set the
- modem's initialization string(s). Though the information should be
- automatically filled in when you select the modem type, if all the
- fields are blank, click on the Defaults button, save your Location
- Manager settings, and try dialing again.
-
- - Throughput speed set too high. QWinsock has tested reliably
- through 57.6Kbps. Though many v.34 modems are capable of throughput
- of 115Kbps or higher, if your COM port isn't initializing, lower the
- connect speed to no higher than 57600. This setting is changed on
- the Connection tab in the Connections section.
-
- - Some 14.4 and 28.8 modems do not function correctly at these baud
- rates. It is recommended that you select 19200 for the 14.4 modems
- and 38400 for the 28.8 modems.
-
- d. The modem connects to the Service Provider, but the script doesn't
- complete.
-
- Make sure that the username and password are correct. If you are in
- doubt or have forgotten that information, call your Service Provider. If
- the script gets past the login sequence, but the protocol negotiation
- doesn't complete, it may be a problem with line noise or modem speed.
- First try calling the Service Provider again; if the problem persists, set
- your modem speed to a lower rate.
-
- There may also be a problem with the script. Though we have tested the
- scripts to verify their accuracy, you can try logging in manually to
- compare the results. On the Advanced tab in the Connections section for
- your configured Connection, there is a setting for Manual Login. Select
- this option, save the settings and connect to your Service Provider again.
-
- After you are connected, the manual login screen will pop up. Here, you will
- need to enter your username and password. If the negotiation completes,
- the Connect button will start the connection, and you can use your
- Internet apps. If you do find a problem and you're fairly sure it's the
- script itself, we would appreciate a report about it so we can correct
- the problem.
-
- e. You get on-line, but the connection terminates soon after.
-
- As with "d" above, This may be a problem with line noise or modem speed.
- First try calling the Service Provider again; if the problem persists, set
- your modem speed to a lower rate, such as 9600. If this doesn't help, there
- may be a problem on the Service Provider's end.
-
- Section 5 - Dialing manually with QWinsock
- =========================================
-
- Should you not have a script to automatically pass login information to
- your Service Provider, it will be necessary to provide that information
- manually. This is a simple procedure which adds only a step or two in
- your configuration and login procedure.
-
- a. Run Location Manager, and go to the Connections|Settings|Advanced
- tab.
-
- b. Under the field for the Login script is a checkbox for Manual Login.
- Select this checkbox, click OK, and exit Location Manager.
-
- c. Run QWinsock, and choose Connect from the system menu.
-
- d. When QWinsock connects to your Service Provider, you will see a
- manual login window pop up.
-
- e. The Service Provider's login prompts will appear in the communication
- area in the center of the window. Enter the appropriate information
- (e.g., login name and password) when prompted.
-
- f. If you are connecting with PPP, simply click the Connect button, and
- you are ready to go online using any of the InternetSuite applications.
- If you are using SLIP, you will need to enter the IP Address manually.
- There is a field in the window marked IP Address for you to enter this
- information, which you should see in the communication area. The number
- you need to enter will appear in a line similar to the following:
-
- SLIP session from (200.100.2.1) to 200.100.2.2 beginning...
-
- g. The second set of numbers (not in parentheses) is the one you need
- to enter in the IP Address field. Note that the number you need to
- enter will most likely be different than the one in the above example.
- Once this number is entered, click the Connect button, and you're ready
- to go online.
-
- h. If you would like to save the login session as a script, so that you
- can login automatically in the future, click the Save As button. You will
- be prompted to select a file name. Once you have saved the file, you need
- to configure the Connection profile to use a script. Using Location Manager,
- Select the appropriate Connection on the Connections tab and press the Settings
- button. Click on the Advanced tab, and select the Login Script File by
- clicking on the Browse button.
-