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Re: Connecting Amiga 1200 to the 'net
« on: September 23, 2003, 09:38:18 PM »
@CU_AMiGA

You seem to have all the hardware and software you need to get on line. The next thing to do is decide which ISP you'd like to use. This is usually a cost based decision, because I doubt that 'Amiga Support' is really necessary. I was a complete newbee at it, but I got on line with my A1200 without any outside help. AbelGratis is as good as any. Some charge by the minute and others have a flat monthly rate. It's your choice.

Next thing is to make a phone call to the number given on the ISP's website. You will be asked to provide a username (eg: CU_AMiGA) and a password. Get these sorted before you make the call and write them down if you're likely to forget 'em! They'll also ask you to answer one or two security questions as well. All routine stuff.

Next, they will give you their dialup (phone) number and maybe a customer ID code.

They will give you the address of their POP3 server (for outgoing email) and their smtp server address (incoming email).

They will set up your email account(s) using an appropriate address that suits your needs.

If they have a flat rate charge, they will require your credit card details so they can get your dosh each month. They'll need your home phone number if they charge by the minute.

When you have all the numbers and details written down, use the Genesis wizard to set up your modem.

It will take you through the process step by step and will test your connection and generally do all the setting up for you.

I've probably missed some fine details, but that's more or less what I did.

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Re: Connecting Amiga 1200 to the 'net
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2003, 09:49:55 PM »
@Piru

Doh..! Of course they are.

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JaX
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