UNLIMITED INTERNET

NATIONWIDE DIAL-UP

(not accessible in all areas)

For most users, our installation diskette is sufficient for installing the dial-up internet service.  You can also download the latest version of our internet installation program HERE.  If you wish to do this manually (without the installation diskette or downloading the installer) you can find the instructions on this page for different versions of Windows and Mac OS 9 or 10.  Our dial-up network is ordinary PPP that works with most standard options for any dial-up networking client.

click here for a complete list of National Access Phone Numbers

(Numbers are also provided on the installation diskette)

 Unlimited Internet is a nationwide dial-up service with local access telephone numbers in most areas (see a complete listing by clicking on the link to the left).

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES WITH YOUR INTERNET SERVICE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 800-634-2979 Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 5 PM.  As this is a discount service we will provide customer support for our dial-up installer program and general questions only.  For issues with your PC or telephone modem you must contact the respective manufacturers.

(:We do not provide technical support or instructions for Unix or Linux as these systems vary greatly between brands and versions, however our PPP network is entirely compatible with all operating systems.  If you are using Linux or Unix you probably know what you're doing anyway :)

We do not provide email or other hosting services.  There are plenty of free email and web hosting services at your disposal.  Our favorite is Yahoo!.

OUR NETWORK AUTHENTICATES CALLERS BY THEIR CALLER-ID, therefore you must use your home phone number to connect.  If you wish to use a number other than your home phone number (for instance, a second telephone line in your home) you must contact customer service at the above number.

Since our network authenticates callers by their caller ID, you will not have a unique user ID or password to connect to the internet.  However,  most software still requires you to put something as a user ID and password.  You must use the following (you don't have to worry about this if you are using our installation program):

User ID: 0000000000@evodialer.com  (ten zeros)

Password: mermaid

Select one of the links below for more information or simply scroll down this document.

SETTING UP THE DIAL-UP SERVICE

For complete instructions select your PC operating system from this list or simply scroll down to the appropriate section below:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • MacOS X 10.x
  • MacOS 9 / MacOS 8.5
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Windows 95 Procedure

  1. Determine if the Dial-up Networking Option is Installed
    NOTE: The original Windows 95 disks or CD may be needed to complete this step.
    1. Click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    3. Select the Windows Setup tab, select the Communications option, and click the Details button.
    4. Make sure the Dial-up Networking check box is selected.
    5. Click OK twice.
    6. If the Dial-Up Networking check box was not selected, Windows 95 will attempt to install the needed drivers from the original Windows 95 installation disks or CD. Make sure they are available.
    7. If prompted, restart your computer prior to continuing on to step 2.
  2. Verify that TCP/IP and Dial-up Adapter Software is Installed
    1. If Control Panel is not already open, click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Network icon.
    3. In the Network dialog box, select the Configuration tab.
    4. Check to make sure that Dial-Up Adapter is  listed. If it is not,  click the Add button, and double-click Adapter. Select Microsoft from the  Manufacturers list, and then from the Adapters list, choose  Dial-Up Adapter. Select OK.
    5. Check to make sure that TCP/IP is listed (this may be listed as TCP/IP->Dial-Up Adapter). If it is not,  click the Add button, and double-click Protocol. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list, and then from the Network Protocols list, select  TCP/IP. Select OK.
    6. Double-click Dial-up Adapter in the list, select the Bindings tab, and make sure the TCP/IP check box is selected. Select OK.
  3. Configure the TCP/IP Protocol for Dynamic IP Addressing
    1. If Control Panel is not already open, click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Network icon.
    3. In the Network dialog box, select the Configuration tab.
    4. Double-click the TCP/IP network component (or TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter).
    5. Click OK in the TCP/IP Properties Information box that appears.
    6. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, there are six tabs. As specified below, select  each tab to select or enter the correct information.
      • IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
      • Gateway: Leave blank.
      • Bindings: Make sure Client for Microsoft Networks is selected.
      • Advanced: Set this protocol to be the default protocol should be selected if it is not unavailable.
      • DNS Configuration: Select Enable DNS.
        Host: Type your username which is the same as your home telephone number).
        Domain: type evodialer.com.
        DNS Server Search Order: Type ?.?.?.?, and click the Add button. Type in ?.?.?.?, and click the Add button again.
    7. Once you have completed entering the information for each tab, click the OK button.
    8. Select OK again in the Network dialog box. Windows 95 will prompt you to restart. Click Yes.
  4. Set Up Windows 95 for Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
    1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
    2. In the My Computer window, double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
    3. In the Dial-Up Networking window, double-click the Make New Connection icon. This will start the Make New Connection wizard.
    4. In the first window of the Make New Connection wizard, type PROTEL PPP for the name of the computer you are dialing.
    5. Your modem, which should have been configured when you installed Windows 95, should be shown in the Select a Modem area. If it is not, install your modem following the manufacturer's instructions, and then continue with these instructions, starting at step 4. 
    6. Click the Next button.
    7. In the Telephone number box, type the local access telephone number for your location.
    8. Click the Next button.
    9. Click the Finish button.
  5. Set up the Dial-Up Properties
    1. Right-click the PROTEL PPP icon, and choose Properties.
    2. In the PROTEL PPP dialog box, click the Server Type button,  and select the Log on to network check box in the Advanced options section. Make sure that TCP/IP in the Allowed network protocols section is selected.
       NOTE: Do not check NetBEUI and IPX/SPX. These protocols are not supported.
    3. Click the OK button to close the Server Types dialog box.
    4. Click the Configure button, and select the Connection tab. Select the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box.
    5. Click the OK button twice to close the Modem Configuration and PROTEL PPP dialog boxes.
  6. Dial-In and Get Connected
    1. If the Dial-Up Networking window is not already open, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon. 
    2. Double-click the PROTEL PPP icon.
    3. In the Connect To dialog box, type your username and password .
    4. Click the Connect button to begin dialing.
    5. Once the connection is established, you may be prompted for your username and password. Type your username (0000000000@evodialer.com) and password in the appropriate sections, and click the OK button.
    6. If everything has been set up correctly, you will see a Connected to PROTEL PPP dialog box.
    7. To disconnect your PPP connection, click Disconnect in the Connected to PROTEL PPP dialog box.

 

Windows 98 Procedure

  1. Determine if the Dial-up Networking Option is Installed
    NOTE: The original Windows 98 CD may be needed to complete this step.
    1. Click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    3. Select the Windows Setup tab, select the Communications option, and click the Details button.
    4. Make sure the Dial-up Networking check box is selected.
    5. Click OK twice.
    6. If the Dial-Up Networking check box was not selected, Windows 98 will attempt to install the needed drivers from the original Windows 98 installation CD. Make sure it is available.
    7. If prompted, restart your computer prior to continuing on to step 2.

  2. Verify that TCP/IP and Dial-up Adapter Software is Installed
    1. If Control Panel is not already open, click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Network icon.
    3. In the Network dialog box, select the Configuration tab.
    4. Check to make sure that Dial-Up Adapter is  listed. If it is not,  click the Add button, and double-click Adapter. Select Microsoft from the  Manufacturers list, and then from the Adapters list, choose  Dial-Up Adapter. Select OK.
    5. Check to make sure that TCP/IP is listed (this may be listed as TCP/IP->Dial-Up Adapter). If it is not,  click the Add button, and double-click Protocol. Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers list, and then from the Network Protocols list, select  TCP/IP. Select OK.
    6. Double-click Dial-up Adapter in the list, select the Bindings tab, and make sure the TCP/IP check box is selected. Select OK.

  3. Configure the TCP/IP Protocol for Dynamic IP Addressing
    1. If Control Panel is not already open, click the Start menu button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click the Network icon.
    3. In the Network dialog box, select the Configuration tab.
    4. Double-click the TCP/IP network component (or TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter).
    5. Click OK in the TCP/IP Properties Information box that appears.
    6. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, there are six tabs. As specified below, select  each tab to select or enter the correct information.
      • IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
      • Gateway: Leave blank.
      • Advanced: Set this protocol to be the default protocol should be selected if it is not unavailable.
      • DNS Configuration: Select Enable DNS.
        Host: Type your home telephone number.
        Domain: type evodialer.com.
        DNS Server Search Order: Type 4.2.2.1, and click the Add button. Type 4.2.2.2, and click the Add button again.
    7. Once you have completed entering the information for each tab, click the OK button.
    8. Select OK again in the Network dialog box. Windows 98 will prompt you to restart. Click Yes.

  4. Set Up Windows 98 for Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
    1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.
    2. In the My Computer window, double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
    3. In the Dial-Up Networking window, double-click the Make New Connection icon. This will start the Make New Connection wizard.
    4. In the first window of the Make New Connection wizard, type PROTEL PPP for the name of the computer you are dialing.
    5. Your modem, which should have been configured when you installed Windows 98, should be shown in the Select a Modem area. If it is not, install your modem following the manufacturer's instructions, and then continue with these instructions, starting at step 4. 
    6. Click the Next button.
    7. In the Telephone number box, type the local access telephone number for your location.
    8. Click the Next button.
    9. Click the Finish button.

  5. Set up the Dial-Up Properties
    1. Right-click the PROTEL PPP icon, and choose Properties.
    2. In the PROTEL PPP dialog box, click the Server Type button,  and select the Log on to network check box in the Advanced options section. Make sure that TCP/IP in the Allowed network protocols section is selected.
       NOTE: Do not check NetBEUI and IPX/SPX. These protocols are not supported.
    3. Click the OK button to close the Server Types dialog box.
    4.  Click the Configure button, and select the Connection tab. Select the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box.
    5. Click the OK button twice to close the Modem Configuration and PROTEL PPP dialog boxes.

  6. Dial-In and Get Connected
    1. If the Dial-Up Networking window is not already open, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon. 
    2. Double-click the PROTEL PPP icon.
    3. In the Connect To dialog box, type your PROTEL username and password .
    4. Click the Connect button to begin dialing.
    5. Once the connection is established, you may be prompted for your username and password. Type your username (your home phone number@evodialer.com) and password in the appropriate sections, and click the OK button.
    6. If everything has been set up correctly, you will see a Connected to PROTEL PPP dialog box.
    7. To disconnect your PPP connection, click Disconnect in the Connected to PROTEL PPP dialog box.

 

Windows 2000 Pro Procedure

  1. Creating the Dial-up Connection
    1. Select the Start menu button, point to Settings, and select Network and Dial-up Connections.
    2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, double-click the Make New Connection icon.
    3. In the Welcome to the Network Connection Wizard window, click Next.
    4. In the Network Connection Type window, choose Dial-up to the Internet, then click Next.
    5. In the Welcome to the Internet Connection Wizard window, select I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN), then click Next.
    6. In the Setting up your Internet connection window, select I connect through a phone line and a modem, then click Next.
    7. In the Step 1 of 3: Internet account connection information window, in the Telephone Number box, type the local access number for your location, and click Next.
    8. In the Step 2 of 3: Internet account logon information window, you do not need to enter your information at this time.  Leaving the User name and Password boxes blank will prevent others from using your dial-up connection account. Click Next. If you left these blank, when prompted "Are you sure you want to continue with a blank user name?" and "Are you sure you want to continue with a blank password?", select Yes.
    9. In the Step 3 0f 3: Configuring your computer window, type PROTEL PPP or any other name you choose, and click Next.
    10. In the Set Up Your Internet Mail Account window,  select No, and then click Next.
    11. In the Completing the Internet Connection Wizard window, click Finish.
  2. Configuring the Dial-up Connection
    1. If the Network and Dial-up Connections window is not already open, select the Start menu button, point to Settings, and select Network and Dial-up Connections. 
    2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the PROTEL PPP icon, or the connection you created, and  select Properties.
    3. Select the Start menu button, point to Programs, and right-click on Internet Explorer (the blue e icon). Select Properties.
    4. In the Internet Options window, select the Connections tab, and verify that Dial whenever a network connection is not present is selected. Click OK.
  3. Using the Dial-up Connection
    1. If the Network and Dial-up Connections window is not already open, select the Start menu button, point to Settings, and select Network and Dial-up Connections. 
    2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, double-click the PROTEL PPP icon (or the connection you created).

      NOTE: To create a shortcut to this connection to be placed on your desktop, right-click the icon, and select Create Shortcut. Click Yes at the prompt. Additionally, you can initiate this connection simply by opening Internet Explorer.
    3. In the Connect PROTEL PPP window, type your username (which is your home phone number @evodialer.com) and password.  Click Dial.

 

Windows XP Procedure

  1. Configuring the Dial-Up Connection
    1. Select the Start menu button, and select Control Panel.
    2. Select Network and Internet Connections. 
    3. In the Network and Internet Connections window, select Set up or change your Internet connection.
    4. In the Internet Properties window, with the Connections tab selected, click the Setup button.
    5. In the Welcome to the New Connection Wizard window, click Next.
    6. In the Network Connection Type window, select Connect to the Internet, and click Next.
    7. In the Getting Ready window, choose Set up my connection manually, and click Next.
    8. In the Internet Connection window, select Connect using a dial-up modem, and click Next.
    9. In the Connection Name window, type PROTEL PPP or any name you choose in the ISP Name box, and click Next.
    10. In the  Phone Number to Dial window, in the Phone number box, type the local access telephone number for your location, and click Next.
    11. In the Internet Account Information window, type your PROTEL or PROTEL domain username and password, check the appropriate boxes based on your individual preferences, and then click Next.
    12. In the Completing the New Connection Wizard window, if you choose to, select the Add a shortcut to this connection to my desktop check box, and click Finish.
  2. Using the Dial-Up Connection
    1. Double-click the shortcut for this connection located on your desktop, and skip to step D., OR
    2. Select the Start menu button, and select Control Panel.
    3. In Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections.
    4. In the Network and Internet Connections window, select Network Connections. In the Network Connections window, double-click the icon for this connection.
    5. In the Connect window, make sure everything is correct, and click Dial.

Mac OS 8.5 - 9.22 Procedure

  1. Verifying the Modem Configuration
    1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, click Control Panels, and then click Modem.
    2. In the Modem window, in the Connect Via box, enter Modem Port.
    3. In the Modem box, select your modem. If it is not listed, install your modem following the manufacturer's instructions. 
      NOTE: If your modem is not listed in the modem box, you need to install the Connection Control Language (CCL) from the modem installation disk, or download it from the vendor site. The CCL needs to be placed in the modem script folder. To do this, drag the CCL into the System Folder, and answer Yes to the prompt.
    4. Close the Modem window by clicking the square in the upper left-hand corner.
    5. Click Save.
  2. Configuring the Dial-up Connection
    1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, click Control Panels, and then click TCP/IP.
    2. In the TCP/IP window, in the Connect Via box, enter PPP.
    3. In the Configure box, verify that Using PPP Server is entered.
    4. In the Name server addr. box, type ?.?.?.? and ?.?.?.?.
    5. Close the TCP/IP window.
    6. Click Save.
    7. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, click Control Panels, and then click Remote Access.
    8. In the Remote Access window, in the Connection section, select Registered User.
    9. In the Name box, type your  PROTEL username which is your home telephone number @evodialer.com.
    10. In the Password box, type your PROTEL or PROTEL password.
    11. In the Number box, type the local access number for your location.
    12. Click the Options button, and verify all Redialing, Connection, and Protocol options are set as you would like (the defaults are fine).
    13. Close the Remote Access windows.
    14. Click Save.

  3. Using the Dial-up Connection
    1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, and click Remote Access Status.
    2. Click Connect.
    3. If prompted for a password, type your  PROTEL password.

     

MacOS X Procedure

With MacOS X, you can use the Network System Preference panel to set up your Internet connection. Unlike previous versions of the Macintosh operating system, all the necessary settings are available within this single panel.

  1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, and then click System Preferences.
  2. In the System Preferences window, locate the Internet & Network section, and click Network.
  3. In the Network window, set up your modem connection.
    1. From the Show drop-down box, select Internal Modem.
    2. Select the TCP/IP tab, and from the Configure drop-down box, select Using PPP.
  4. Select the PPP tab, and fill in the boxes as follows:
    1. Service Provider: PROTEL
    2. Account Name: 00000000@evodialer.com
    3. Password: mermaid
    4. Telephone Number: enter the local access number for your location.
  5. Select the Modem tab, and click the Show modem status in menu bar check box. This will allow you to make a connection directly from the Modem icon (shaped like a phone hand-set) located on the right-hand side of the menu bar.

     

  6. Using the Dial-up Connection
    1. Select the Apple menu in the upper left-hand corner of the screen, and click Remote Access Status.
    2. Click Connect.
    3. If prompted for a password, type mermaid.