- How do I make it dial automatically?
- How do I make ClwWeb my Start Page?
- How do I get My E-MAIL?
- How do I connect to News Groups?
- What are the settings to connect to ClwWeb?
- Beware The Dreaded E-Mail Virus....
- Access AOL through ClwWeb?
- Why can't I connect at my highest speed?
- Why do I keep getting disconnected?
- What are those screwy "error number xx" messages on my MacIntosh?
- What is a cookie and is it bad?
How can I make Internet Explorer dial automatically?
For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Go to start, settings, and click on control panel
- Open Internet or Internet Options
- Click on the Connections tab
- Make sure that the connection is set todefault
- Make sure that the radio button (the little black dot) is on "Always dial my default connection"
- Next click OK and your finished
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How do I make ClwWeb my start page?
When you first log on to the Internet Your browser will take you to a pre-programmed site. The following procedure will cause ClwWeb to be your opening page.
For Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Click on Start, settings, and open Control Panel
- Open "Internet" or "Internet Options"
- Change the Home Page address by deleting the text in the "address" box. Then type http://www.clwweb.com
- Click ok and your finished
For Netscape Navigator
- For Netscape 3.0 or lower click "Options" then "General Preferences" and then "Appearance" In the center of the page look for the panel which says "Start up with" and make sure there is a dot in the "homepage location:" indicator.
- Type http://www.clwweb.com in the location window and "OK" at the bottom of the page.
- For Netscape 4.0 or later click "Edit" then "Preference" then click "Navigator" in the left frame.
- Type in http://www.clwweb.com in the start page box and then click "OK".
- Your Browser is now configured to open with ClwWeb as your "HOME" page.
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How do I get My E-Mail?
If you are using Outlook Express:
- Open Outlook Express and let it connect. If it does not connect automatically
then connect to the internet as you normally do.
- When it is open it should automatically check for new messages but if it does not then you need to click on the "send and receive" button. Messages should download into your Inbox.
- Click on your Inbox to read your messages
- To send a message click on "new mail"
- Type the email address of the person you want to send the message to (IE: yourfriends@hotmail.com)
- Type in a subject (the subject of the message)
- Then type in your message
- When you are done with your message click on the send button and your message will be sent!
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How can I access newsgroups?
If you are using Outlook Express:
- Open Outlook Express and let it connect. If it does not connect automatically
then connect to the internet as you normally do.
- Click on Tools, Accounts, News Tab.
- Click Add, News. Type in the Display Name you wish to use on the Newsgroup. Cick Next.
- Type in your email address. It is advised that you "mung" your address so newsgroup spammers cannot send to you. Click Next.
- Type the name of the news server: the names news.povn.com or news.giganews.com are interchangable. Do NOT check the box that says "My server requires me to log on."
- Click Next then finish. The news server will download the groups from which you can choose.
- Please be aware that there is a monthly download limit. When the Gigabytes of
transfer are used up, your password will be rejected until the billing cycle turns over.
- If you are a newsgroup power user, you can purchase your own unlimited account directly from Giganews at www.giganews.com.
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What are the default configuration values I need to use to connect to ClwWeb?
In Windows 95 or Windows 98 double click on the icon that says "My Computer", then double click on "Dial-up Networking". Then right click on the the dialer for POVN or Sandpoint.net, click on "properties" and change the telephone number to the one matching your city area:
- Orofino (208) 476-2038
- Cottonwood (208) 962-4038
- Kamiah (208) 935-3038
- Lapwai (208) 843-9335
- Lewiston (208) 816-4013
- Moscow (208) 874-4042
- Nezperce (208) 937-9105
These are only computer dial up numbers. If you need to talk to us in person please call us at 208-476-4549.
Here are some other settings you may need:
- Web Server: www.clwweb.com
- Mail Server (SMTP/POP3): mail.clwweb.com
News Server : news.clwweb.com
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Beware The Dreaded E-Mail Virus!!!
For virus info please click on this link here...Virus Help
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To access AOL through ClwWeb:
- Start your internet connection.
- Start your AOL software.
- At the Welcome screen, click "setup".
- Click "Edit location".
- Click "Network" & "TCP/IP" on the left and right sides of the screen.
- Click "Save" then "OK".
- Go ahead and sign on!
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Why can't I connect at my highest speed?
Initialization Strings Can Affect Speed. Did you know that connection speed on a 28.8/33.6 modem does not affect transfer rate? This is because all modems over 14.4 utilize auto baud technology that allows them to adjust speeds according to line conditions. Modem performance is mostly controlled by its initialization string (INIT string). By customizing this line in your modem configuration, you can exceed factory settings and sometimes achieve superior bandwidth. Many modem manufacturers regularly update their product INF files and by obtaining the current version from their Web Site or BBS you can be assured that your model is running at optimum specifications.
Also, 56k technology is dependant upon high quality telco switching equipment "in the field". To take advantage of the new 56k technology there may only be one analog telecommunications switch between BOTH modems (U.S. Robotics). POVN has contacted Verizon in regards to this limitation and has received the following answer:
"The exception being transmission problems encountered on passing through extended network equipment. This relates to some of our analog carrier equipment or ESA sites that the new technology may not be compatible with.Bear in mind we use several types of systems in the provisioning of service, so each area may present a unique problem."
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Why do I keep getting disconnected?
Don't touch that dial or attempt to adjust your set! What you are experiencing is most likely a problem with the phone line between you and us. During weather changes, moisture gets into exposed connection boxes, many of which are damaged by snowplows during the winter, and their ability to transmit data is impaired. When your modem senses that the data it is receiving is unreliable, it will disconnect so that you can establish a better connection. The good news is that unless the problem is right at your house, you may be able to just dial in again and get a good connection. It's a good idea to wait a moment to allow the modem you dialed into to reset, and it can take several attempts but you should be able to get in. If this problem persists
or you are never able to maintain a connection call us, because there could be a problem with your hardware.
Here are the two things that you can do that may help connection problems on a WIN95/98 computer:
First make sure that the driver for your modem is the correct one, if not get the latest driver from the modem manufacturer as it will give you the best performance.
Next double click on my computer, double click on dialup networking, use your right mouse key to click on your connection to us, choose properties, click the configure button right underneath the modem, choose the connection tab, click the port settings, set the transmit buffer to the second notch from the left and then click ok until you are back to dialup networking, then close both windows and give it another try.
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What are these screwy "error number xx" messages on my Macintosh?
These error messages give us weird, cryptic little numbers that just don't seem to make any sense. But don't fear! There is a freeware application called "Apple Error Codes," that you can download and use on any Macintosh. This useful little program provides a list of all the most recent error numbers on a Macintosh!
First, make sure you have Stuffit Expander, so you can decompress the file. If you don't have it yet, you can get it by clicking the link above. Then, just click here to download Apple Error Codes!
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What is a cookie and is it bad?
A cookie is a text file usually located in the main directory of you internet browser. The site that sends you a cookie is adding an id to this text file. If you tend to come to this same site and look at the same item types over and over... any time they add something new of that type and then you come to their site they will try to point you in that direction. This is the current use of a cookie. You can set your browser to not accept a cookie at all or to prompt you each time.
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