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InterNetCon
InterNetCon
•
Satellite Internet Services •
Installation
Manual
Version
2.1.0
InterNetCon
– Satellite Internet Services
Calea
Floresti nr 2
Cluj-Napoca,
400509
Romania
infonet@internetcon.ro
This manual shows you how to set
up your InterNetCon Satellite Internet Services. The steps should be followed in
written order.
In general, setting up a
satellite connection on a Windows PC is something that takes a few steps.
InterNetCon tested on Windows 98, W2000, Millennium Edition and NT 4 and on all
Windows versions we achieved very good performance, although it should be said
that Windows Millennium Edition was the least satisfactory when it comes to
download speeds.
Since we are still learning
every day, this manual is subject to changes. In order to keep up to date on
software, hardware and all related issues, we advise you to visit our website
regularly.
Kind regards,
InterNetCon
Cluj-Napoca
InterNetCon uses multiple
satellites. Before trying to point the dish we kindly advices to read carefully
on the site what satellite you are going to use. Pointing the dish it is a
delicate operation and should be performed only by the experienced people. If
you already have the dish installed we advice you to find a company who sell
satellite equipments and ask for one person to come and point the dish for you.
This will be costless and will not take long time.
We advice you do not use
tracking devices, motorizing devices on a satellite dish used for Internet
Reception. We observe that motorized equipments do not point the dish correctly.
We observe many receiving problems to customers who use dish with tracking
equipment.
The dish size you need (in
centimeters diameter) depends on where you are located. We kindly advice you to
use antennas from 1.2 m up to be sure you can work even on heavy weather
conditions: sand storm, heavy rain, fog, water storm, etc.
Satellite Internet Service works
via an a-symmetrical connection. This means that you will need a satellite
receiver (DVB/IP PCI Card or USB Device) for the downstream and a conventional
connection to your ISP (by telephone line, cable, LAN or wireless) for the
upstream.
Usually installing the device it
takes following steps:
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installing the hardware
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installing the driver
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installing the software
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(installing additional software, per example TechniSat Sky Star 2
card require you to have Internet Explorer 5 or above, Windows Media Player 6.4
or above and Direct X 8 or above)
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setting up the DVB card (frequency, symbol rate, pid)
We kindly advice you to locate
on our website in Support area the correct DVB settings for the satellite you
use and setup the DVB card as presented. Incorrect DVB settings will not allow
you to lock the signal.
We remind you do not ask for a test account before completing following
procedure:
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correctly point the dish
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correctly install the DVB
card and software
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correctly setup the DVB
card and lock the signal
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reading this document for
knowing how to establish the VPN
Please do not ask for test
account before completing successfully this tasks because our system will allow
you to have maximum 2 free test account per month and if you are not complete
this steps when it is not 100 % sure that you are ready to test the service and
the only thing what you done it is that you waste your opportunity to test for
free. We kindly advice you to understand our well intentions to offering you a
quality service but also to protect our platform do not be overloaded with
requests from the people who are not fully ready to test
the service.
Once you complete all procedures to point the dish, install DVB card and
lock the signal we will be more than happy to see you testing our service and
enjoying it.
In general: As you probably
noticed, the Windows 98 TCP/IP is not working very efficient on satellite links.
A number of patches and repairs have been made available to improve the
performance.
InterNetCon advises you to
follow these steps one by one.
1.
Update your Windows version
Go to Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
and click on productupdates. This will check
your settings automatically and show a recommendation. You should download the
first mentioned update.
2.
Install the Dcom98.exe file
Installation of the Dcom98 file will change your network settings. You
should always run the Dcom98 file after
updating your system. Updates overrule Dcom98 changes.
3.
Change IP Packet size
·
Go to the properties of your Network Neighborhood (click with your
right mouse button on the icon on the Desktop)
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Now select the dial up adapter and click the properties
button.
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Select the advanced tab
and select 'PacketSize'. It normally is on 'Automatic' but you should change it
to 'Large'.
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Now do the same for the Dial up VPN adapter (VPN Support).
Don’t restart the computer
yet, first go to step 4.
4.
Registry entries
In order to maximize
performance, you should run the w98.reg file. This will alter registry settings
that are supported by the HTTP protocol. You can also run the TCPsettings.reg
file to optimize browsing (it will enhance browsing speed considerably) but we
have to mention that it is not officially supported by HTTP protocol. We tested
it and it worked, though.
5.
Restart your computer
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The Dcom98.exe file is a patch specifically for a-symmetric connections.
We advise you to go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and click on
productupdates. This will check your settings automatically and show a
recommendation. You should download the first mentioned update. Install
Dcom98.exe only after the windows update. Updating your windows will
overrule the changes implemented by Dcom98.exe
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| W98.reg |
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In order to maximize performance, you should run the w98.reg file. This
will alter registry settings that are supported by the HTTP protocol and
it will result in a considerable increase in browsing and download speed.
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| TCPsessions.reg |
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Running this file (just doubleclick on the icon) will change your TCP/IP
registry entries to enhance browsing speed. We have to mention that it is
not officially supported by HTTP protocol. We tested it and it worked,
though. Without these entries, the download speed will be the same, but
it will take more time to load all the pictures and frames on webpages,
since default Windows settings only allow 5 TCP sessions at a time.
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more details...
InterNetCon recommends that you
download and install at least ServicePack 2 for Windows 2000, but preferably,
get all the latest updates on Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
and click on productupdates. This will check
your settings automatically and show a recommendation. You should download the
first mentioned update.
Registry entries
Default settings in Windows 2000
will not allow you to use a satellite link. You will have to change your
registry entries. Running W2K.reg will change the settings for you. This will
alter registry settings that are supported by the HTTP protocol. You can also
run the TCPsettings.reg file to optimize browsing (it will enhance browsing
speed considerably) but we have to mention that it is not officially supported
by HTTP protocol. We tested it and it worked, though.
| w2k.reg |
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In order to maximize performance, you should run the w2k.reg file. This
will alter registry settings that are supported by the HTTP protocol and
it will result in a considerable increase in browsing and download speed.
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| TCPsessions.reg |
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|
Running this file (just doubleclick on the icon) will change your TCP/IP
registry entries to enhance browsing speed. We have to mention that it is
not officially supported by HTTP protocol. We tested it and it worked,
though. Without these entries, the download speed will be the same, but
it will take more time to load all the pictures and frames on webpages,
since default Windows settings only allow 5 TCP sessions at a time.
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more details...
To make the changes effective
you will have to restart your computer.
InterNetCon recommends that you
download and install at least ServicePack 6a for Windows NT 4.0, but preferably,
get all the latest updates on Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
and click on productupdates. This will check
your settings automatically and show a recommendation. You should download the
first mentioned update.
Registry entries
Default settings in Windows NT
4.0 will allow you to use a satellite link, but performance is not very
satisfying. You will have to change your registry entries. Running NT4.reg will
change the settings for you. This will alter registry settings that are
supported by the HTTP protocol.
To make the changes effective
you will have to restart your computer.
| WNT.reg |
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In order to maximize performance, you should run the wnt.reg file. This
will alter registry settings that are supported by the HTTP protocol and
it will result in a considerable increase in browsing and download speed.
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more details...
Windows XP seems to be trouble free when it comes to
satellite communication. There is no need to tweak the system, because
performance is quite good with default settings.
InterNetCon recommends that you
get all the latest updates on Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com)
and click on productupdates. This will check
your settings automatically and show a recommendation. You should download the
first mentioned update.
Registry entries
Default settings in Windows ME
will allow you to use a satellite link, but performance is not very satisfying.
You will have to change your registry entries. Running WMe.reg will change the
settings for you. This will alter registry settings that are supported by the
HTTP protocol.
To make the changes effective
you will have to restart your computer.
| WME.reg |
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In order to maximize performance, you should run the wME.reg file. This
will alter registry settings that are supported by the HTTP protocol and
it will result in a considerable increase in browsing and download speed.
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more details...
If you want your network to have
access to the Internet via satellite, you will have to set up a proxy. This
means that one computer in the network (the Proxy server) will have access to
the Satellite, sharing it with the other computers in the network. The proxy
server will dial in to the Internet and set up a VPN. Therefore, the DVB
Receiver Device should be connected to the Proxy server and the VPN software
should be installed and set up on the Proxy server.
This is how it works:
More documentation for customers who want to install satellite service on
the Proxy Server there is available on the site in Support page. We kindly
invite you to read it as being very useful for a better understanding.
Step 1: Click Make
New Connection in your Dial-Up
Networking window.
Step 2: choose Microsoft
VPN Adapter from the dropdown menu (if it’s not there, you’ll have to
install it first from your Windows 98 CD ROM)
Step 3: fill out the InterNetCon vpn address (me-vpn.internetcon.ro
for W6, T12 and IS1002 satellite) and hit Next
Step 4: hit Finish
to end the first part of the set up
Step 5: go to the Dial
–Up Networking window and click with your right mouse button on the VPN
Connection you just created (My Connection
in this example) and choose Properties
Step 7: this is what it should look like, click on the Server
types tab
Only mention that vpn server should be me-vpn.internetcon.ro for W6, T12 and IS1002 satellite
Step 8: check or uncheck the necessary boxes, to make it
look like the example. This should be enough to set up your own VPN Connection
on Windows 98.
You
should specify the name server address: 81.181.228.34, 81.181.228.35
Go to Network and
Dial Up Connections in your Control
Panel. Choose Make new connection.
Step 1: Choose connect
to a private network through the Internet.
Step 2: You can make the VPN connection dial in to your ISP
automatically, in order to do so, tick Automatically
dial this initial connection and pick the appropriate connection from the
drop down menu.
Step 3: fill out the InterNetCon VPN server name: me-vpn.internetcon.ro
Step 4: tick for all
users and hit Next
Step 5: enter the name VPN
InterNetCon, tick the box Add a shortcut
to my desktop and hit Finish. This finishes the first part of the set up
Step 6: when you click with your right mousebutton on the
VPN InterNetCon icon and choose Properties
, this is what it should look
VPN
server: me-vpn.internetcon.ro
Step 7: hit the Options tab and check if all the necessary boxes have been ticked
Step 8: tick the Advanced
(custom settings) box and hit the Settings
button
Step 9: make sure Data
encryption is set to Optional
encryption (connect even if no encryption). Next, allow only Unencrypted
password (PAP) and hit OK
Step 10: go to the Networking
tab and set Type of VPN server I am
calling to Automatic. Tick only the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) box. Select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and hit the Properties
button.
Step 11: tick Obtain
an IP address automatically. DNS servers:
81.181.228.34, 81.181.228.35. Click on the Advanced
button.
Step 12: tick the Use
default gateway on remote network box (if it is not already ticked). Leave
the rest as it is and close all windows by clicking the OK buttons.
Step 13: select the Sharing
tab and make sure that the Enable Internet
Connection Sharing for this connection remains unticked. Press OK
button
To install Remote Access Services for the first time open
the control Panel, click the Network
icon. In the Services tab, click Add.
From the Network Service box, select Remote Access Service and then click OK. When prompted for the path
to the distribution files, provide the path usually C:\I386 and click OK. The
RAS files will be copied to your computer.
If you have no devices installed on your computer, the
Modem Wizard appears and helps you install a RAS capable device.
The Add RAS Device dialog box displays a list of all ports
available to Windows NT for RAS. If you have successfully installed device, it
will appear in this list. Select the port you will use for remote access, and
click OK.
In the Remote Access Setup dialog box, select the port and
click Configure.
In the Configure Port Usage box, select Dial out Only and click OK.
In the Remote Access Setup dialog box, configure RAS
network-wide settings by clicking Network.
Select TCP/IP only and press OK.
Click Continue when you are finished setting up the port
and network configurations. Click Close in the Confirmation dialog box, and
click OK in the Network dialog box. You might be prompted to confirm network
protocols or other settings. You must restart your computer for the Remote
Access installation and configuration take effect, then reinstall the latest
service pack.
To configure a new Internet connection, on the Start menu,
point to Programs, then point to Accessories, and then click Dial-Up Networking.
If this is the first phonebook entry, the New Phonebook Entry wizard appears.
Otherwise, the Dial-Up Networking dialog box appears.
Click New to open the New Phonebook Entry wizard. Type a
name for the phonebook entry, in this case SupaNet , and then click Next.
Select I am calling the Internet. This configures the
phonebook entry to use TCP/IP and PPP as the Dial-Up Networking protocols. Click
Next.
Type the number to dial to connect to the ISP. Select Use
Telephony dialling properties if you need to add an area code or other prefix.
Click Alternatives if you have an alternative phone number for the ISP.
Click Next, and then click Finish. This connection is ready
for use by pressing Dial
When you are connected you will see a new icon in the Icon
tray on the bottom right of your PC.
To install the VPN components for the first time, select Start
- Settings - Control Panel - Network. Click the Protocols
tab.
Click Add and
select Point To Point Tunnelling Protocol
and click OK.
When prompted for the path to the distribution files,
provide the path usually C:\I386 and click Continue. The PPTP files are copied
from the installation directory and the PPTP Configuration dialog box will
appear, as shown in the following figure.
Leave the Number of Virtual Private Networks at
1 and click OK. You must add the VPN device to RAS after installing PPTP
If Remote Access Setup doesn't start automatically select Start
- Settings - Control Panel - Network. Click the Services
tab and select Remote Access Service and
click Properties. Select Add and select VPN1 -
RASPPTPM from the list and press OK.
Select VPN1 and
click Configure
Confirm that the settings are set to Dial out only and click OK
Click Network
and confirm that only TCP/IP is
selected and click OK.
Click Continue when you are finished setting up the port
and network configurations. Click Close in the Confirmation dialog box, and
click OK in the Network dialog box. You might be prompted to confirm network
protocols or other settings. You must restart your computer for the Remote
Access installation and configuration take effect, then reinstall the latest
service pack.
To setup a VPN Connection for the first time, select Start
- Programs - Accessories - Dial-Up
Networking. In the Dial-Up Networking click New.
In the Entry Name enter VPN, add me-vpn.internetcon.ro
as the phone number and select RASPPTPM
(VPN1) from the drop down list.
Click the Server tab and confirm NetBEUI and IPX/SPX
Compatible are not selected.
Press OK.
To make a connection to the Intranet, first connect to
the Internet with your ISP account. When that connection is established then
select Start - Programs
- Accessories - Dial-Up
Networking.
From the Phonebook entry to dial drop down list select VPN
Enter your Network ID and Password so you can connect to
the Remote Access Server. When you are connected successfully you will see a new
icon in the Icon tray on the bottom right of your PC.
Open Control Panel and open Add/Remove
Programs. In the Add/Remove Programs Properties
dialog box, select the Windows Setup
tab. Then select Communications in
the check box list so that it appears highlighted. Then click the Details
button.
In the Communications dialog
box, check Dial-Up Networking. Click
OK to close the Communications dialog box and then click OK in the Add/Remove
Programs Properties dialog box to begin the update of your system’s Windows 98
settings. You may be asked for the location of the windows 98 CD, this is
usually located in C:\Win98 or C:\Windows\Win98. It will begin to copy files, if
asked Press Yes to keep newer files. The system will restart.
To configure a new Internet
connection, open Start - Programs
- Accessories - Communications
- Dial-Up Networking.
Press Make New Connection.
Enter a the name of the
Account (in this case Supa Net) and select your modem from the list of devices.
Click Next when you are ready.
Enter the phone details and
press Next
Select Finish. Select the
Connection you just made and select File -
Properties
Select the Server Types tab
and Uncheck Log
on to network, NetBEUI and IPX/SPX
Compatible.
You can then open the
connection. The first time you will be asked to enter your Account User Name and
Password. Connect to connect to the Internet.
When you are connected you
will see a new icon in the Icon tray on the bottom right of your PC.
To install Virtual Private
Networking for the first time, select Start
- Settings - Control Panel. Select Add/Remove
Programs. Click the Windows Setup
tab.
Click Communications and press Detail, and tick Virtual Private Networking. Click OK to close the Communications
dialog box and then click OK in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box to
begin the update of your system’s Windows 98 settings. You may be asked for
the location of the windows 98 CD, this is usually located in C:\Win98 or
C:\Windows\Win98. It will begin to copy files, if asked Press Yes to keep newer
files. The system will restart.
To make a VPN connection
select Start - Programs - Accessories -
Communications - Dial-Up Networking. Select Make New Connection.
Enter VPN as the name of the computer you are dialling. Then select Microsoft
VPN Adapter from the drop down list of devices and click Next
Enter the host name as me-vpn.internetcon.ro
and press Next.
Then press Finish.
To make a connection to the
Intranet, first connect to the Internet with your ISP account.
When that connection is
established then open the VPN Connection. Enter your Network ID and Password so
you can connect to the Remote Access Server. Select Connect.
The VPN will try and connect
across the Internet.
When you are connected
successfully you will see a new icon in the Icon tray on the bottom right of
your PC.
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