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pdQ Basics Handbook
About Network Preferences
About Network Preferences
Network Preferences identify your Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or dial-in
(remote access) servers. You can establish any of the following types of
connections :
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PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
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SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol)
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CSLIP (Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol)
The correct network preferences must be set up before you can use the
pdQmail or pdQbrowser applications. In most cases, if you have purchased
data coverage, all of these settings have already been entered for you.
This chapter contains information for the advanced user; check with your
phone service provider and your Internet Service Provider before making any
entries or adjustments in these screens.
Collecting Information
Before you begin, contact an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISPs provide the
services required to use the Internet and send or receive e-mail. Use the table
below to collect information on the network settings. An asterisk (*) identifies
information your ISP provides.
Network Preferences
Service:*
User Name:
Password:
Phone (Internet access phone number):*
Network Preferences Details
Connection type:*
Idle timeout:*
Query DNS
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Primary DNS (Domain Name System):*
Secondary DNS (optional):*
IP Address
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Automatic
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