How do I make a connection using the Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for Windows 3.x?

Once Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.1 for Windows 3.x is installed, you should see the following group in the Program Manager:

Double-click on "New Connection" to make a connection to Hometown Computing.

In the first screen, it asks you to name the connection:

It doesn't matter what you name the connection, but name it something so you know that it connects to Hometown Computing.

Hit OK.

Choose a program group to put the connection in. We suggest you put it in the same group as the one you created when you installed Explorer.

Press OK.

In the User Name box, put your user name on the Hometown Computing system. This will normally be your first name and last name.

In the password box, type your password.

In the phone number box, type:
386-4783 for Hamilton
641-7377 for Cleburne
865-6324 for Gatesville
897-2717 for Stephenville
797-3019 for Clifton
558-6663 for Fort Worth

Click on the Properties button:

If you select 'Enable dial on demand', the connection will automatically be made when you try to launch the Explorer or Mail Reader. It is recommended that you select 'Enable dial on demand'.

Click on the Modem tab.

Verify that the Port and speed settings are correct.

Click on the Advanced button:

Make a note of the Interrupt Request Setting and Input/Output Address for future reference:

Interrupt Request Setting _________

Input/Output Address _____________

Click on OK.

Click on the Domain Name tab.

You may fill in the fields as shown above. If you don't fill these fields in, the information will be automatically sent to your computer when you log on.

Click on OK.

Click on Connect to establish the connection.

At this point, you may wish to continue on with the document "How do I use the Mail Reader in Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 2.x?"

If you experience a problem with the modem, you may wish to read "I get an error trying to connect using Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows 3.1. What do I do?"