McNeese State University

Structure (x) is providing tech support.

To setup a new dialup account on your computer, use the setup instructions below.

Access numbers for outlying areas:

Lafayette: 262-9166
Lake Charles, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Sulphur: 491-6434, 491-6121
DeRidder: 462-8832
Leesville: 238-1310
Jennings: 824-9671

Technical support is available at: 1 (337)433-6262.

Access numbers and other information can be found at http://www.mcneesemail.net

How to Configure Your Dialup Account for Windows 95,98 or NT 4.0 PC

1. From your desktop, double-click on the My Computer icon and then Control Panel. Then double-click on the Internet or Internet Options icon. Now click on the Connection tab.

2. Click on the Setup button to use the Internet Connection Wizard to connect your computer to the Internet, click next to "I have an existing Internet through my line" and click Next.

3. The correct modem should already be selected so click Next to continue.

4. Click on the radio button next to "I connect through a phone line and a modem" and then click Next>.

5. Enter the area code (337) and the phone number for your dialing area into the corresponding boxes and click the Advanced... button.

6. Click on the Addresses Tab and then click on the radio button next to "Always use the following" in the DNS server address section, enter 208.229.28.10 in the Primary DNS server box and 198.6.1.1 in the Alternate DNS server box. Click on Ok when finished, this will bring you back to the phone number screen, click on Next>.

7. Enter the login/username and password you were given by McNeese when you signed up for service. Remember that you must enter the username and password in all lowercase, NO CAPITAL LETTERS or spaces. When complete click on Next>.

8. This is where you name the dialup connection, type in StructureX in the supplied box and click on Next>.

9. You will now be prompted to Set Up Your Internet Mail Account now, click on the radio button next to No and consult the McNeese Mail information at http://www.mcneesemail.net for information on configuring your McNeese Mail Account.

How to Configure your Win2000 PC Dialup Connection

1. From your desktop click on Start and then Settings.

2. Highlight Network & Dialup Settings and then click on "Make a New Connection" and then click Next.

3. Choose Dial-up to the Internet

4. Click on "I want to setup my Internet connection manually" and click Next. In the next screen make sure that "I connect through a phone line and a modem and then click Next.

5. Enter the area code and dialup number that corresponds to your location and uncheck "Use area code and dialing properties" by clicking in the square next to that option.

6. Click on the Advanced button and then click the Addresses tab. Make sure there is a dot beside "Always use the following" under DNS server address. Enter the following numbers: Primary DNS as 208.229.28.10 and the Alternate DNS as 198.6.1.1. Click Ok and then click Next.

7. Enter the login/username and password you were given by McNeese when you signed up for service. (Note: All information is case sensitive), click on Next.

8. Enter the name of the Connection as StructureX and click Next.

9. now be prompted to Set Up Your Internet Mail Account now, click on the radio button next to No and consult the McNeese Mail information at http://www.mcneesemail.net for information on configuring your McNeese Mail Account.

How to Configure your Windows XP Dialup Connection

1. Press the START button and click on All Programs, then Accessories, and then Communications. You should see the New Connection Wizard icon, click on it. The New Connection Wizard box will pop up, click on Next>

2. Click on the radio button next to "Connect to the Internet" then click Next>.

3. Click on the radio button next to "Setup my connection manually" then click Next>

4. Click on the radio button next to "Connect using a dial-up modem" and then click Next>.

5. Enter the ISP Name, "StructureX" and click on Next>

6. Enter the phone number for your area into the corresponding boxes (Note: This is not your home phone number) and click Next>

Lafayette: 262-9166
Lake Charles, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Sulphur: 491-6434
DeRidder: 462-8832
Leesville: 238-1310
Jennings: 824-9671

7. Enter the username and password you were assigned. (Note: All information is case sensitive). When complete click on Next>.

8. Completing the New Connection Wizard, click next to "Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop" and click on "Finish".

How to Configure your Mac OS9.1 Dialup Connection

1. Click on the Apple at the top left of the screen. In the listing that becomes available, move the cursor over Applications. In the side menu move the cursor over Utilities and then over Assistants. Click Internet Setup Assistant

2. The Internet Setup Assistant (ISA) will ask you if you would like to use your Macintosh to use the Internet, click on Yes. It will then ask, "Do you already have an Internet account" click Yes.

3. An introduction will now appear. At the bottom right you will see a set of arrows pointing right and left as well as the number of the step that you are currently on. Read the introductions and then click on the arrow pointing right.

4. At this point the ISA will ask you to type a name for this particular configuration. Type in StructureX for the name of the configuration. Farther down the screen you will have a choice between modem and network. Click on the circle beside modem if it is not yet selected by default. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 3.

5. On the Modem settings make sure your modem is listed at the top. The port will also be selected. If either of these is incorrect, refer to the information given to you with the purchase of your Mac before continuing and if necessary, call the proper support provider for your computer's hardware (modem). After you have done so, choose tone dialing by clicking in the circle beside "Tone". Also make sure that "Ignore dial tone" is not checked.

6. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 4. At this point, you will be prompted to enter the following information: Your McNeese dial-up number. (Note: This is not your home phone number) The username and password you were assigned. (Note: All information is case sensitive). Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 5. The only option in Step 5 should be set to No.

7. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 6. The only option in Step 6 of the ISA should be set to No. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 7. Step 7 consists of entering the DNS numbers for your connection. They should be entered as follows: 208.229.28.10 (pres enter) - 198.6.1.1 (Note: ignore the hostname section of this page). Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of your screen to advance to Step 8.

8. On the email address and password page, enter your email address "username@mcneesemail.net". Next, enter your email password, this is the same as your dialup password. Ignore the last option concerning a quoting character to be chosen

9. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 9. Here you will enter the email account name and the email server. The account name will be setup as the first part of your email address. Below this the SMTP server name will be set to mail.mcneesemail.net

10. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of your screen to advance to Step 10. Type in "news.structurex.net" for the News server entry request. Now click on the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 11. On step 11, choose the No option concerning whether or not you use a proxy server to connect.

11. Now click the arrow at the bottom right corner of the screen to advance to Step 12. At this point you will want to click on Go Ahead to add the configuration. To dial after you have clicked Go Ahead, make sure that Dial When Finished is selected.