Manual Configuration


Windows 3.xx Configuration
We know you are eager to install your new software and begin exploring the Internet, but before you get started, please take a few minutes to read this short guide. It contains relevant information for a smooth installation and configuration of the software. You should have your TPG Internet Invoice or Voucher with you, which has your username & password, as well as other Setup Configuration details you will require.

A Guided Tour can be followed using Windows Help, under Connecting to the Internet (using Dial-up Networking)

Step 1: Installing Your Software

  1. Start Windows and insert TPG Internet Setup CD
  2. Select Run from the File Menu in Program Manager
  3. Type d:\win31\eng\iesetup.exe (where d: is your CD Rom Drive) and Click OK; Follow on-screen instructions to install the software
Step 2: Configuring After Setup
  1. In the newly created MSIE group, Double-Click New Connection; Leave defaults as is unless told otherwise
  2. Enter TPG Internet as the name of the connection
  3. Add the Connection to the Group/Folder or your choice
  4. In the Connect To window select Properties
  5. Under General on the Connection Properties window, select Dial using Area Code if required; Enter Telephone Number of TPG Internet dial up (details on your TPG Internet invoice)
  6. Ensure Bring up terminal window after dialing is selected; The other four options available can be changed as needed
  7. Under Modem on the Connection Properties window, modify these as required for your modem
  8. Under Domain Name on the Connection Properties window, enter tpg.com.au for the Domain Name
  9. Enter the Domain Name Service (DNS) for your location from the table provided in TpgiInfo.Txt; DNS1 is the Primary DNS, DNS2 is the Backup DNS
  10. Click OK to finish with the Connection Properties window
Step 3: Connecting TPG Internet with the Windows 3.xx Dialer
  1. From the Program Manager, select the group in which you have previously installed Internet Explorer
  2. Double-Click on the connection TPG Internet
  3. Click Connect to start dialing
  4. After the modem has dialled and the usual tones complete, the Terminal Window should appear
  5. When prompted enter your username and press Enter; If prompt does not appear press enter
  6. Enter your password and press Enter; Make sure that it is in lower case (as you will not be able to see the password)
  7. Once your details have been verified, you will be presented with a prompt containing the word choice; Type ppp and press Enter
  8. On switching to PPP, you will see gibberish in the terminal window; This is your cue to Click Continue/F7 at the bottom of this window
  9. You should now be informed on the status of your PPP connection, and finally told that you are Connected; At this time you should check that the connect speed is correct for your modem
  10. You are now online and ready to access the internet
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