Settings Menu

I. Change Dialup Number

• The Change Phone Number menu item will allow you to change the Dialup Number, Modem, User Name, and Password in a specific entry.
• Note: Changing the Password will not change your password in ChicagoNet's database.  To change your password in ChicagoNet's database, see Customer Utilities.
• Note: Users running Windows XP or Windows 2000 must reenter their passwords before they are allowed to save.  Windows ME/98/95/NT users will have their password already present.
• Clicking the Dialup Numbers button will open the Dialup Number Database and will have listings for all ChicagoNet dialup numbers.  Simply select your state and town (or nearest town if your is not listed).  Numbers ending in V.90 are for normal modems over normal telephone wires.  Numbers ending in ISDN are for special digital modems and digital lines that must be installed in your house.  Select the number appropriate for your setup.
• Note: Some area codes may require you to dial 1+areacode for local numbers as well.  Most numbers in the Dialup Number Database have been updated to this if necessary; however, if it is not displayed for your number and is required in your area, select the drop down menu labeled Local then select Local with Area Code.
• Click Save to save your changes.

II. Create Dialup Entry

• The Create Dialup Entry menu option is for saving new dialup entries to your computer.
• Note: Creating a Dialup Entry with a new username and password will not work unless you have Registered a new account with ChicagoNet.
• Enter a unique Entry Name for your account in the top box.  You may not name two accounts the same name.
• Enter your dialup number or click the Dialup Numbers button to select one from the Dial-Up Phone Number window.  Simply select your state and town (or nearest town if your is not listed).  Numbers ending in V.90 are for normal modems over normal telephone wires.  Numbers ending in ISDN are for special digital modems and digital lines that must be installed in your house.  Select the number appropriate for your setup.
• Note: Some area codes may require you to dial 1+areacode for local numbers as well.  Most numbers in the Dialup Number Database have been updated to this if necessary; however, if it is not displayed for your number and is required in your area, select the drop down menu labeled Local then select Local with Area Code.
• Select your modem from the Modem drop down box.  Do not select the WAN Miniport or the Direct Parallel connections.  Most modems will be listed at the very bottom of the list.
• Enter the Username of the account you wish to add in the second box to the bottom.
• Enter the Password of the account you wish to add in the box on the very bottom.
• If you wish to set this account as the Default Dialup Account, check the box.  Your old Default will no longer immediately pop up for use, but will not be deleted.
• Click the Save button to save the new account.

III. Delete Dialup Entry

• The Delete Dialup Entry menu item will allow you to delete a Dialup Entry.  This will permanently remove a Dialup Entry from your computer and the Connection Manager.
• Click the small arrow to the right of the Entry Name list box.  Next select the name of the Dialup Entry you wish to delete.  Once you are sure that you have selected the correct Dialup Entry, click the Delete button.  You must click the Yes button in the conformation box to delete the entry.  After the conformation box disappears, click the Close button if there are no more entries to be deleted.
• Note: Changing any settings to any Dialup Entry will not save the changes no matter what button is pressed.  To change the saved settings of a Dialup Entry, use the Change Dialup Number menu item located in the Settings menu.

IV. Set Default Dialup Entry

• The Set Default Dialup Entry menu item will allow you to change which Dialup Entry is the primary entry.
• To change the Default Dialup Entry, choose the proper Dialup Entry by click the small arrow to the right of the Entry Name drop down menu.  Then select the Dialup Entry you wish to make the Default Dialup Entry.  Next, check the box marked Set as Default located just below the Close button.  Click the Set button to save the new Default Dialup Entry.
• Note: Changing any settings to any Dialup Entry will not save the changes no matter what button is pressed.  To change the saved settings of a Dialup Entry, use the Change Dialup Number menu item located in the Settings menu.

V. Dialup Entry Properties

• The Dialup Entry Properties menu item will open up the Dialup Properties window of your connection in the Windows Operating System.  The Properties window you will see will depend on your Operating System (XP/2000/ME/98/95/NT).
• Normally you would not need to change these settings, but a ChicagoNet Technical Support Staff Member may ask you to enter this screen to change settings if your connection is not functional.  Refer to your Windows Help Documentation for more information on the Dialup Properties window.
• Note: The ChicagoNet Connection Manager will close after selecting this option and will not reopen until you manually do so.  This is to ensure that any changed settings are saved correctly within Windows and the ChicagoNet Connection Manager.

VI. Search for and Set Internet Program Locations

• The Search For and Set Internet Program Locations menu item will automatically search your computer for your Internet Explorer and Outlook Express locations so you may use them for the Open Internet Explorer on Connect option and the Quick Launch Buttons located at the top of the Connection Manager.
• Simply click on the Settings menu, then select the Search For and Set Internet Program Locations menu item.  Click the OK button to start searching.  It may take a few moments to located the programs.  If the programs have been found, a message box will alert you.  Click OK on any message boxes that pop up.
• Note: This will not locate your FTP program.  If you would like to change your FTP program, you must do this manually.  See View or Change Internet Program Locations.

VII. View or Change Internet Program Locations

• The View or Change Internet Program Locations menu item will allow you to manually change the Internet Program Locations for the Quick Launch Buttons located at the top of the Connection Manager.
• Click the Settings menu and then click on View or Change Internet Program Locations.  A blue Program Locations window will pop open.  Simply double click the appropriate icon and find the location and .exe file of the program used for it.  Click OK to save your changes once finished.
• The Reset to Default will reset the program locations to ones originally set upon installation of the Connection Manager.

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