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  Windows 98 - The Internet Connection Wizard

Setting up your Windows 98 PC to connect the the Internet is easy.  In most cases all you will need to do is follow the instructions below.  

1. Double Click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and open the browser.

2. Click on the menu item called "Tools"

3. Click on the menu item called "Internet Options"

4. The Internet Options window will open.

   • The tab labeled "General" is in front
     Delete the information in the Home Page "Address" field and enter
     my.iols.com

   • Click "Apply"

5. Click on the tab labeled "Connection"

   • Click on the button for "Setup" and the New Connection Wizard will open

The following screen shots show what each setting should be.  Once you have made the selection on your PC click the "Next" button to move forward in the Wizard. 

Click on the "Advanced" button

Make sure your settings are as they appear above.





If your email address is yourusername@iols.com
Enter: yourusername@iols.com

If your email address is yourusername@iols.net
Enter: yourusername@iols.net

If your email address is yourusername@iols.com
Incoming Mail server:  mail.iols.com
Outgoing Mail server: mail.iols.com

If your email address is yourusername@iols.net
Incoming Mail server:  mail.iols.net
Outgoing Mail server: smtp.iols.net


If your phone line is connected to your PC and not in use Click "Finish"
If not, uncheck the box and click on "Finish"

You have successfully created a Dial-up Connection in Windows 98
Wasn't that easy...  Now your ready to go surfin'...

If you have trouble connecting after this please go to our Tech Support site to make sure you have all the settings right.

We look forward
to serving you!