DUN networking

[Robert M]

Had trouble installing and reinstalling Compuserve 2000 software.
Finally have everything working good......now.
The network components in Control Panel now list:
Dial-Up Adapter
TCP-IP

I don't have a network card installed, but used to.

Should a Dial-Up Networking folder exist when opening My Computer before beginning Compuserve 2000 setup?
Should connectoids in this folder exist?


What network components (protocols,clients, adapters) should be listed using the network icon in Control Panel before running third party ISP software (if any)?

With one of my install tries with Compuserve CD, a whole bunch of c**p I don't need got installed such as VPN networking, Direct Cable Connect, two clients, and multiple protocols. Why?

[flavallee]

With a normal 56K dial-up connection, TCP/IP, Dial-Up Adapter, and Client For Microsoft Networks are about the only protocols needed.

AOL and CompuServe tend to add several protocols of their own and tend to disrupt and take over a normal 56K dial-up connection. I would not have either ISP.

You should download and install the Dial-Up Networking 1.3 upgrade from here.

[Robert M]

Thanks,
Why do I need the Client for Microsoft Networks for a dial-up modem session to Compuserve?

My computer does not seem to have Client for Microsoft Networks as a listed item in the Network Applet in Control panel.

Should I install Client for Microsoft Networks?

I'm happy with Compuserve as my ISP for now.

[flavallee]

Client For Microsoft Networks is not absolutely necessary to have, but the other 2 protocols are.

CompuServe is owned by AOL. Both share pretty much the same problems.

[J A L]

I would install client for microsoft networks. It is used by most generic ISPs and should you wish to install their dialer at a later date you will need it. It really has no effect on AOL or Compuserve at this time. But may be required also at a later date. Compuserve and AOL are expensive and have a lot of ads/offers that pop up when you log on. I pretty much like to do what I need to do and not wade through all the hoopla and bandwidth robbing crud.


Dial Up Networking latest version is 1.4 not 1.3 for windows 95. and I also would use the drop down menu in your network properties and set it for windows logon so it doesn't ask for logon networking passwords. Just easier that way.

Get dun 1.4 here http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;311215

Also get and apply the feb update to Internet Explorer 5.0 or better. here and install the one that applies to what Internet Explorer Browser your using. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS04-004.mspx

It doesn't have Win 95 as the OS effected because it wasn't supposedly tested for Win 95 (Win95 support has ended) but It is a Internet Explorer Update and Not a Windows Update per se. I have Used it and tested it under Windows 95 with IE 5.5 Sevice Pack 2 and found it to work flawlessly with a generic ISP!

[flavallee]

Ditto. DUN 1.4 is the most current version and adds a few security enhancements. Make sure though to install DUN 1.3 and get away from DUN 1.2.

[A31Chris]

If you are using AOL, just use DUN 1.3, because it may not know where the files are it needs when you put the DUN 1.4 update in as the 1.4 upgrade seems to put the files somewhere that confuses the AOL software.

But I wouldn't put AOL software on my computer at all anymore.

[flavallee]

If you get smart and decide to get rid of "AOL Hell", the steps for completely cleaning it out are posted in my website.