Hermstedt WebShuttle II, Manual

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After you have connected your WebShuttle II , installed the software
and configured your computer, you can use your WebShuttle II to
surf the Internet and access many other services on the Internet.
There is only one piece of information missing to start surfing:
through which Internet service provider or online service to connect
to the Internet.
I already have an Internet account
If you already have an account with an Internet service provider
(“ISP”) or online service, you can use one of the following sections to
configure your
WebShuttle II to use it:
• If you have an AOL account, please refer to section 3.1 on page 20.
• If you have an account with another Internet service provider, please
refer to section 3.2 on page 25.
I don’t have an Internet account yet
Before you can dial into the Internet, you’ll need an account with some
online service or Internet service provider (“ISP”). Usually, you’ll need
to register with the service or provider, and sign a contract.
Which Internet service provider should I select?
Which of the many services and providers best fits your need cannot
be answered easily. You decision might be based on a number of ques-
tions, for example:
• How far away are you from the nearest access point?
Since you dial into the access point via an ISDN connection, which
you usually will be billed for, you should select a provider or service
that offers an access point near you (in terms of connection rates), or
that offers a country-wide access number.
• How much are the monthly and hourly rates?
In addition to the connection rate, you usually will be billed for the
time you spend online. Some providers offer free hours of online
time.
• What additional services would you like to use?