Setup my computer to use with NWIIS/TV Cable's cable modem
Preinstallation requisites - Install the cable modem and driver per the manufacturer's instructions.
Internet Explorer 5.x and 6.x
1. Close all windows.
2. Double click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
3. Double click the "Control Panel" icon.
4. Double click the "Internet Options" icon.
5. In the box labeled "Address" type in http://www.nwiis.com exactly as shown.
6. Click the "Connections" tab.
7. Click the line labeled "Never dial a connection." There should now be a black dot to the left of it.
8. Click the "LAN Settings" button.
9. If there are any check marks next to "Automatically detect settings", "Use automatic configuration script", or "Use a proxy server", please remove them by clicking on that line.
10. Click the "OK" button.
11. Click the "OK" button.
12. Close the control panel.
13. Close My Computer.
Email
1. Click on the "Start" button (lower left hand corner of the screen), then click "Programs," then click "Outlook Express."
2. If any windows pop up (such as the dialer,) click cancel or close.
3. Click on "Tools" on the menu bar, then click "Accounts"
4. Click on the "Mail" tab.
5. If there are any accounts listed there that need to be removed, please do so by single clicking that account, then clicking the "Remove" button.
6. Click the "Add" button, and then click "Mail."
7. In the box labeled "Display Name," type your name, as you want it to appear in your email messages. Proper case is suggested.
8. Click the "Next" button.
9. In the box labeled "Email address" type in your email address as given to you. I.e. myemail@nwiis.com.
10. Click the "Next" button.
11. In the box labeled "Incoming mail" type in mail.rensselaer.tv (If you are a Winamac customer, instead type mail.winamac.tv)
12. In the box labeled "Outgoing mail" type in mail.rensselaer.tv (If you are a Winamac customer, instead type mail.winamac.tv)
13. Click the "Next" button.
14. In the box labeled "Account name", type in your full email address.
15. Type the password in the box labeled "Password."
16. Click the "Next" button.
17. Click the "Finish" button.
18. Close Outlook Express.