KCnet Configuration Settings

Windows 3.x 

Unlike Windows 95 and NT, Windows 3.x doesn't contain the built-in capability to connect to the Internet.  Therefore, you will need to load a TCP/IP Stack and Dialer in order to establish a winsock connection.

 

Trumpet Winsock

Trumpet Winsock is a shareware dialer for Windows 3.x.  It will establish the required winsock connection to an Internet Provider that will allow you to use the various internet applications such as web browsers and email packages.  If you currently have Trumpet, or have used it in the past, you can use it to access KCnet.  We do not recommend Trumpet for the novice user.   For the Windows 3.x novice, we recommend Netscape Navigator Personal Edition.

Download (twsk20b.zip)

  1. If you have not installed Trumpet on your PC, copy the twsk.zip to a temporary directory and unZip it to the directory c:\trumpet.
  2. Make a Program Group for your internet applications.  If you have an existing Internet Program Group you can use it.
  3. Make an icon for trumpet in your Internet Program Group.  Use c:\trumpet\tcpman.exe for the command line.
  4. Double-click the Trumpet icon to open the program.  The first time you open Trumpet, you will see a Network Configuration Screen.  Complete the table according to: Trumpet Winsock Screen Shots
  5. After completing Step 4, you will need to exit and restart Trumpet.
  6. After restarting Trumpet, Select Dialler | Edit Scripts and choose login.cmd
  7. A Windows Notepad editor will open showing the contents of login.cmd .  REPLACE ALL EXISTING TEXT WITH THE FOLLOWING:  Trumpet login.cmd.
  8. Exit the Notepad editor and save these changes
  9. When you are back at the main Trumpet screen, select File | PPP Options.  Enable Password Authentication Protocol and enter your assigned username and password (lowercase).  Click OK. Trumpet is now configured.

Trumpet Winsock Screen Shots
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Microsoft Internet Dialer

Microsoft has recently released a version of their Internet Explorer web browser that includes a TCP/IP stack and dialer for Windows 3.x.   To use this program, you will need to copy the file into a tempory directory.  Double-click the file to extract the program files.

Download (dlbase.exe)

  1. In File Manager, copy the file into a temporary directory
  2. Double-click the file.  You will see a black DOS screen and an indication that several files are extracting.
  3. When you return to File Manager, click the F5 key to refresh your screen
  4. You should now see a file named setup.exe.  Double-click this file to begin the installation.
  5. It is wise to "Go with the Defaults"
  6. After the installation is complete, open the new Microsoft Internet Explorer Program Group and click Make new connection
  7. Enter KCnet for the connection name
  8. A "Connect To" Window will open
  9. Enter your assigned username and password in the appropriate fields and click the Properties Button
  10. Select the General Tab and enter your assigned KCnet phone number in the appropriate field
  11. Select the Modem Tab and verify your modem information
  12. Select the Domain Name Tab and LEAVE ALL FIELDS BLANK.
  13. Finally, click the OK button at the bottom of the screen.

Microsoft Internet Dialer Screen Shots
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Netscape Navigator Personal Edition

Netscape Navigator Personal Edition is a store-bought product.  It includes the popular Navigator Browser, Email and News packages along with a built-in dialer for Windows 3.x.  We highly recommend this product for use with Windows 3.x, especially for new users.  It includes a user's manual as well as 1-800 technical support.  Before buying, please read the box to make sure your computer has minimum requirements to run the program.

After purchasing and loading Personal Edition, Netscape will create a new Program Group.

  1. Open the Netscape Navigator Personal Edition Program Group and double-click the Account Setup Wizard
  2. Choose "Use existing account" and then complete the series of screens that follow
  3. Screen 1 - enter your assigned username and password (lowercase letters) and KCnet's Data line (2213663).  You do not need a TTY window
  4. Screen 2 - LEAVE BLANK and click next.  Your email name and password are the same as your username and password
  5. Screen 3 - enter kcnet.com (lowercase letters) for the domain name and 206.102.152.1 for the primary DNS server
  6. Screen 4 - enter mail.kcnet.com (lowercase letters) for both the POP and SMTP servers.  Enter news.kcnet.com  (lowercase letters) for the NNTP server.
  7. Screen 5 - Select your modem and communication port
  8. Screen 6 - Indicate whether you have call waiting or if you have to dial a special number to get an outside line.
  9. Finish

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