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║ LEGAL INFORMATION ║
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This information has been formulated and tested by Matt Poast. It is
considered as "FREEWARE", and may be distributed freely as long as it is not
altered in any way. If you recieved this as a package, the PPP.ZIP file is
included, and is not --in any way-- my work. The information contained
herein are the opinions of myself and are not of Virginia Tech, BEV, IBM, or
the OS/2 BBS. If you have any questions concerning this statement, or the
content of this file, please E-Mail me at mpoast@vt.edu.
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║ Getting the OS/2 Internet Connection working to access Virginia Tech ║
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After spending a semester trying to convince the software
that it actually can connect to another provider I connected to the OS/2 BBS
and spelled out my agonies. Those people who responded to my S.O.S. have
helped me, a rookie of the Internet, establish my first connection. I now
pass my knowledge and experience to you.
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║ GETTING STARTED ║
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First, the OS/2 Internet Conection (A.K.A. "OS/2 IAK") that was
shipped with the OS/2 Warp is way out of date! Now, how are you supposed to
get an update to the software you are using to connect with? Many BBSs for
OS/2 should contain the file "PPP.ZIP". (If you recieved this information as
part of a file, then it has been included for your convienence.) The file is
most definately located on the OS/2 BBS at (703) 385-4325. This BBS can be
accessed through HyperACCESS Lite, or any other standard communications
program like the Windows' "Terminal" program (yuck), ProComm, etc. Once you
have this file, move it to your TCPIP folder. Type in the following at the
TCPIP directory, at a comand prompt (Your pkunzip program must be in your path
statement. If it isn't you should specify it first.):
PKUNZIP -O -D PPP [Return]
Note, for the purposes of this documentation, symbols enclosed in brackets
represent buttons to be pressed. For example, [CTRL-ALT-DEL] means press and
hold the "control" key while pressing and holding the "alternate" key. While
those are still down, press the "del" or "Delete" key and let go. (The key
[Return] is synomonous to the key [Enter], and they are interchangeable.
Press whatever key you use to send commands to the processor.)
Now. The PPP.ZIP file adds PPP support to the OS/2 IAK, which,
at the time this was writen, Virginia Tech did't support. It does, however,
upgrade the "Dial Other Internet Providers" program (DOIP). The upgrade is
necessary because there are a few new fields added that are needed to
configure a proper connection. For example, the original DOIP had a field
called "Login Script" When this is specified, the original DOIP doesn't
dial! Especially if you specify a REXX script, and place the ATDT command in
the file, instead of along with the script's filename. (Such was my experience.)
The new version of DOIP replaces this field with a "Login Sequence" field,
and it has been made larger so that you can view what you are doing more easily.
Before we can proceed any further, you must decide if you want a fixed
(or "static") IP address or not. If you are using Windows '95, you are
probably going to need a static IP address. When I first started this
adventure, TechSupport told me that I would need a fixed IP address. But, now,
with the DOIP update, OS/2 WILL SUPPORT BOTH STATIC AND DINAMIC ADDRESSING!
(I'm sure StuTel is going to appreciate this!) Both types of connections are
discussed here. If you prefer to have a static IP address, you must go to
StuTel (128 Burruss) and apply for one (there is no charge). Just tell them
you are using OS/2 Warp and it needs a static IP address. (If that doesn't
work, tell them you are using Windows '95 as well, and IT needs a static
IP address!) If you want to use DINAMIC addressing, and have to wait in que
for a number, skip to the DINAMIC section. Of course, in order to get any
success at all, you must be registered with Virginia Tech or BEV.
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║ STATIC IP ADDRESSING ║
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Once you open DOIP, press [Modify Entry] on the screen with the mouse.
You will see a settings notebook wiith lots of yellow fields at the top, and
a bigger one in the middle, for the "Login Sequence". The following list tells
you what each field should contain. Simply type it all in. Use the mouse to
change fields, or press [Tab] to move down to the next field or press
[Shift-Tab] to move up to the previous field. Use the mouse to select the
notebook tabs that turn to the apropriate page. Comments are in parentheses
under the field name that they correspond to.
Login Info page:
*Name: BEV
Description: VT_TermServ
(This can be what ever you like, I just used the prompt because I've seen it
enough to recognize it forever as the Virginia Tech prompt.)
Login ID:
(Type in your PID as given by StuTel)
Password:
(Type in your connection password)
Phone Number: 232 - 7000
Login Sequence:
\r
Username:
[LOGINID]
Password:
[PASSWORD]
SLIP\sxxx.xxx.xx.xxx
Password:
[PASSWORD]
(NOTE: Those words in brakets are the variables associated with the fields
in the settings notebook. Also, the "SLIP" line must contain your STATIC
SLIP NUMBER!!!! Replace "xxx.xxx.xx.xxx" with your IP address given on the
contract that StuTel or BEV gave you.)
Conection Type: SLIP
Inactivity Timeout Option
(Use the up and down arrow buttons on the left side to adjust to your liking.
I prefered mine "OFF" so that when I am "surfing the net" and get cought-
up in reading an article, the DOIP will not hang up on me. VT_TermServ might,
however!)
Connect Info page
(All of these are given to you by the contract obtained from StuTel except:
*Your Domain Name: vt.edu
The *Destination IP Address is called "Gateway" by Virginia Tech, and *Your Domain
Name is vt.edu
)
Server Info page
News Server: news.vt.edu
Gopher: gopher.vt.edu
WWW Server: HTTP://WWW.VT.EDU
(This is used by the Web Brouser which, once you have established your
connection, you can download through "Recieve Software Updates". The address is the
Virginia Tech Home Page, but I suspect you can specify a different one if you like.
The HTTP:// part is required!)
Mail Gateway:
POP Mail Server: mail.vt.edu
Reply Domain: vt.edu
Reply (Mail) ID:
POP Login ID:
(Type in your PID that you were assigned, by StuTel)
POP Password:
(This is used by the "Ultimedia Mail/2 Lite" type your password that you use
for your E-MAIL. (To keep things easy for me, I use the same password as that to
connect.)
Modem Info page
(most of this depends on your hardware. I will only list those that are
not dependent on your computer's configuration.)
Speed (Baud):
(At the time this was written, you can go up to 38400.)
Data Bits: 8
Parity: NONE
MODE: DIAL
Prefix: ATDT
Call Waiting:
(If you have this service, you should check the "Disable" box and make sure
that the "Disable Sequence" is correct. If you are sending mail, and some idiot
calls you, your mail may not get through, and your modem will be wondering
what that beeping noise is!)
That is all! You are now ready to test your connection. To get out,
double-click on the upper left corner icon. Select [Save]. To Dial, make sure
you highlight the server that contains "BEV" for the name, your PID for the
Login ID, and whatever you chose to describe the server as. Press [Dial] icon
with the mouse.
The Status window at the botom will print out all kinds of information.
Then, it will "pick up the phone" and dial. Then, it will show the familiar
"Username:" prompt. It will show your PID. Then, after a bit, it will show
"Password:" It will NOT show your password; however, it does send it. Be
pacient. Sometimes this takes a few seconds! Then, it shows the familiar
"VT_TermServ>" prompt and starts passing into SLIP mode. When you see
the words "SLIP driver running", YOUR IN! Congratulations! (SKIP TO "WHAT
NOW?")
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║ DINAMIC IP ADDRESSING ║
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This is the easiest of the two conections, desipite what the name
implies. All you have to do is type in the following, and your in! You don't
need to go to StuTel and get an address.
Once you open DOIP, press [Modify Entry] on the screen with the mouse.
You will see a settings notebook wiith lots of yellow fields at the top, and
a bigger one in the middle, for the "Login Sequence". The following list tells
you what each field should contain. Simply type it all in. Use the mouse to
change fields, or press [Tab] to move down to the next field or press
[Shift-Tab] to move up to the previous field. Use the mouse to select the
notebook tabs that turn to the apropriate page. Comments are in parentheses
under the field name that they correspond to.
Login Info page:
*Name: BEV
Description: VT_TermServ
(This can be what ever you like, I just used the prompt because I've seen it
enough to recognize it forever as the Virginia Tech prompt.)
Login ID:
(Type in your PID as given by StuTel)
Password:
(Type in your connection password)
Phone Number: 232 - 7000
Login Sequence:
\r
Username:
[LOGINID]
Password:
[PASSWORD]
VT_TermServ>
SLIP\sDEFAULT
Your\sIP\saddress\sis\s[$IPADDR]
(NOTE: Those words in brakets are the variables associated with the fields
in the settings notebook. \s is a an escape character that represents one or
more "whitepsaces". This is a code that MUST be used insead of pressing the
space bar!)
Conection Type: SLIP
Inactivity Timeout Option
(Use the up and down arrow buttons on the left side to adjust to your liking.
I prefered mine "OFF" so that when I am "surfing the net" and get cought-
up in reading an article, the DOIP will not hang up on me. VT_TermServ might,
however!)
Connect Info page
Your IP Address:
(LEAVE BLANK! This tells the DOIP to expect the server to give this info.)
Destination IP Address: 128.173.32.1
Netmask: 255.255.252.0
MTU Size: 1500
VJ Compression: CHECKED
Domain Nameserver:
(pick one: 128.173.4.113 or 128.173.4.247)
Your Host Name:
Your Domain Name: vt.edu
Server Info page
News Server: news.vt.edu
Gopher: gopher.vt.edu
WWW Server: HTTP://WWW.VT.EDU
(This is used by the Web Brouser which, once you have established your
connection, you can download. The address is the Virginia Tech Home Page, but
I suspect you can specify a different one if you like. The HTTP:// part is
required!)
Mail Gateway:
POP Mail Server: mail.vt.edu
Reply Domain: vt.edu
Reply (Mail) ID:
POP Login ID:
(Type in your PID that you were assigned, by StuTel)
POP Password:
(This is used by the "Ultimedia Mail/2 Lite" type your password that you use
for your E-MAIL. (To keep things easy for me, I use the same password as that
to connect.)
Modem Info page
(most of this depends on your hardware. I will only list those that are
not dependent on your computer's configuration.)
Speed (Baud):
(At the time this was written, you can go up to 38400.)
Data Bits: 8
Parity: NONE
MODE: DIAL
Prefix: ATDT
Call Waiting:
(If you have this service, you should check the "Disable" box and make sure
that the "Disable Sequence" is correct. If you are sending mail, and some idiot
calls you, your mail may not get through, and your modem will be wondering
what that beeping noise is!)
That is all! You are now ready to test your connection. To get out,
double-click on the upper left corner icon. Select [Save]. To Dial, make sure
you highlight the server that contains "BEV" for the name, your PID for the
Login ID, and whatever you chose to describe the server as. Press [Dial] icon
with the mouse.
The Status window at the botom will print out all kinds of information.
Then, it will "pick up the phone" and dial. Then, it will show the familiar
"Username:" prompt. It will show your PID. Then, after a bit, it will show
"Password:" It will NOT show your password; however, it does send it. Be
pacient. Sometimes this takes a few seconds! Then, it shows the familiar
"VT_TermServ>" prompt and starts passing into SLIP mode. When you see
the words "SLIP driver running", YOUR IN! Congratulations! (SKIP TO "WHAT
NOW?")
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║ WHAT NOW? ║
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Now that you are in, there are several things you should do; however,
they will not affect your connection. The E-Mail program that came with Warp's
Bonus Pak is very out of date, and it has been known to cause TRAP errors!
You should start the "Retrieve Software Updates" program. This program
calls a gopher and gives you a list of programs that have been corrected
and/or been improved. There should also be a file that lists what is on there,
what has been improved, and why. Download that first. Once a selection has
been downloaded and installed, the program actually reminds you to reboot your
computer! This is, because it always assumes that what you download has
changed you CONFIG.SYS file. This would seem reasonable, since the program
automatically installs onto your system what you selected by the host. However,
a text file doesn't alter your CONFIG.SYS! So, just say "OK" to it, and the
program will terminate. HANG UP your connection. People may be trying to contact
you, while you are reading this information and making your mind up.
Once you have decided what programs/updates you need for your system,
reestablish your connection. Unfortunately, they have to be downloaded and
installed one-by-one. This is, because of the design of the "Retrieve Software
Updates" program. It is a hassle, but it is worth it --in the end! So, after
a program/update is downloaded the "Retrieve Software Updates" program ends.
You need to hang up the connection, close all folders, and restart the system.
Once you have downloaded everything you want, you can finally enjoy
a quality OS/2 connection to the Internet (through Virginia Tech!)
Stay Warped! This information was writen and tested by Matt Poast.
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Matt Poast mpoast@vt.edu
>--<>--< "We now return you to your regularly schedualed programing"
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