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First, you need an account on the system. You can obtain this by calling us at (516) 827-7344 and requesting one. A representative will take your information and we will process your account. Alternately, you can dial in to Access Highway with a terminal program and request an account online. A representative will call you regarding this request.
Further, if you have trouble with your account, you can call the above number and our representatives will try to help you.
I want to log on using:
Using "shell" access:
Use any terminal program (i.e. Qmodem, Procomm, Telix, Hyperterm, etc.) and dial into Access Highway at (631) 234-1690. Use a VT-100 terminal emulation (see your terminal program's instructions), and log in. You will be prompted for a username and password. If you do not have one, select "Request User Account". At the prompt "(yourname)@linux2 (yourname):" type "menu" and go from there! The menu covers all the things you may need. ( Back to Top )
For "PPP" Access:
What is PPP Access?
PPP Stands for Point to Point Protocol. It is newer than SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) and represents a way of transporting internet data over a phone line. For the average user, it means a graphical interface and multitasking. To get all the "fancy stuff" on the web, PPP is the way to go. ( Back to Top )
Using Windows 3.x:
Use the Access Highway Shareware Internet Pak. The Pak comes preconfigured for most modems. It is set for Com2 and a baud rate of 38400. If you have a different com port for your modem, you will need to change the settings. However, the pack is preconfigured for everything else.
DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS IN THE DIALLER WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING OUR OFFICES.
Make sure you have the newest Access Highway Login Script with or without call waiting depending on your needs. This can be downloaded from our web site or from Access Highway via a shell login. It is also provided in Access Highway's package without the *70 needed to disable call waiting.
Download the newest Access Highway Login Script here.
Download the newest Access Highway Login Script (for call waiting disabling) here.
The settings that come with the pack will work for most 14.4 and 28.8 modems. However, if you are using an older 14.4 modem or a slower modem, you will need to change the setting for the port speed. To do this, run Trumpet Winsock. From the menu select File, then Setup. Change the setting under baud rate according to the following:
| Modem Speed |
Port Speed |
| 2400 |
2400 |
| 4800 |
9600 |
| 9600 |
19200 |
| 14400 |
19200 through 57600 |
| 28800 or more |
38400 through 115200 |
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR MODEM'S MANUAL FOR THE CORRECT PORT SPEED. If the port speed is too high, your script will not work. If the port speed is too low, you will get a slow connection. When in doubt, use a lower speed and work your way up.
Standard port speeds are: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. 115200 will work ONLY on very fast computers with high speed serial chips. If you are using a 386 or an older 486, it is likely that your serial chips cannot handle port speeds higher than 19200 reliably. If you have an internal modem, these are on the modem's card, and most high-quality modems. ( Back to Top )
For Windows95/98/XP, use Dial-Up Networking with the following additions:
- First, make sure you have "dial-up Networking" installed. This is a communications accessory that comes with Windows 95/98/XP. If it is not installed, you will need your disks/cd-rom of Windows95/98/XP to install it. Use Control Panel to add new windows components.
- Next you will need to add a dial-up adapter to use with dial up networking. This is relatively easy.
Go to Control Panel again. This time, choose "Network" and a dialog box will come up. Select the tab for Configuration, and then the "add" button. On the next screen, choose "adapter". Select the "Dial-Up Adapter" from the manufacturer "Microsoft". The Protocol should be TCP/IP by Microsoft.
You need to also set up the settings for the TCP/IP protocol. In this case, though, all you need to set up is DNS (Domain Name Servers). The first Name Server is 216.152.230.3, and the second is 216.152.226.10. The Domain suffix is accesshighway.com and your host computer name could be yourname and its suffix is accesshighway.com.
Bear in mind that setting up the adapter is NOT the same as setting up dial-up networking. You have 2 options here... you can either use the "The Internet" icon from the original windows desktop, or you can run dial-up networking from the start menu (under programs -> accessories) If you haven't already set up a connection for VDot.Net, then you should select "Make New Connection". Title the connection accesshighway.com, and select your modem, then hit Next. Put in the area code (631) Telephone Number (234-1690) and Country Code (1) then hit Next. On the next page, hit "Finish"
Once you do, you will see an icon for accesshighway.com. Select this icon (it will change color) and hold down the "alt" key and hit "enter". The properties box will come up. Click on the "Configure" box. Under the connection tab, make sure you are set to 8 data bits, No parity, and 1 stop bit. Under the options tab, make sure to check off "Bring up terminal window after dialing" under Connection Control. Then hit OK.
Now you're back at the properties screen again. Now click on the "Server Type" box. Under Type of Dial-Up Server, set it to "PPP: Windows95/98/XP, Windows NT 3.5. Internet". Under advanced, select only "Enable Software Compression". Under allowed network protocols select only "TCP/IP". Then hit the TCP/IP Settings box. On this box, select Use IP header compression, Use default gateway on remote network, Server assigned name server addresses and server assigned IP address. Then hit OK. Although this all seems like a lot of work, it only need be done the first time.
Your dial up networking and adapter are now configured to be used.
Now dial in.
NOTE:
Another easy way to dial up in all windows OS (95-XP) is to go to start>run> and type inetwiz.
This will automatically bring you to the dial-up connection wizard. very
quick and easy, try it!
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Using Apple Macintosh
First off, you will need the following:
- MacTCP (included with System 7 or later)
- MacPPP or FreePPP or Open Transport
Note: If you have Apple's Internet Connection kit it WILL NOT WORK. The scripting language does not support sending text lines without carriage returns.
MacTCP Settings
After you have installed MacTCP, you need to open the MacTCP Control Panel and configure them as follows:
ConfigPPP Settings
After you have installed MacTCP, you need to open the MacTCP Control Panel and configure them as follows:
- Check the "Port Name" field and select the port where your modem is connected.
- Click the "config" button.
- Choose the correct speed for your modem in the "Port Speed" field. Generally the correct speed is one speed setting higher than the rated speed of your modem. Example: a 14,400 baud modem would have a port speed of 19,200. (Some experimenting may be required here.)
- Set the "Flow Control" option. Probably, this will be "CTS & RTS (DTR)." (Some experimenting may be required here.)
- Enter the appropriate phone number (as shown on the installation document provided with this disk.) If you have call waiting be sure and type *70, before the phone number. If you are in an office environment and need to dial 9 before you get an outside line be sure and put 9, before the phone number. (Note: the , (comma) is important.) If you are in an office environment with a sophisticated phone system, you may need to speak to your telephone administrator in order to get a dial-tone to your phone outlet. IN EVERY CASE, THERE IS A WAY TO DO-IT.. talk to your office's administrator if you have difficulty getting a dial-tone!
- Enter your "modem's init string" in the field provided. Probably you can just type ATZ in this field and everything will work properly.NOTE: Your modem is the "joker" in the connecting to the Internet process. If, after following these instructions, you cannot connect to the Internet... please contact your modem maker's tech support department and ask them for a valid modem init string. You may also find this string in your modem's user's manual, but, as most manuals for modems arewritten for extraterrestrial life forms you may want to just go ahead and call their tech support department for instructions.
- FINALLY THE LAST STEP ... click the "Connect Script" button and fill in:
NOTE: in the fields for "username" and "password" you would put in YOUR username and password.
- Close all windows and restart your Macintosh. After the restart, to logon, open the Config PPP control panel and click "open". You will know you have successfully connected when the sad face icons in the top left corner of the window start smiling. If they don't smile, you aren't connected.
Using Something Else:
If you are using something else, i.e. Linux, Sun-0S, CP/M, Amiga, or anything else not listed, please call us and we will try to help you.
IMPORTANT:
All of the above directions are very low in their tolerance for errors. PLEASE make sure that everything appears EXACTLY as it is explained, otherwise, your connection will have difficulty, if it even connects at all. ( Back to Top )
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