SETUP INFORMATION

User Name:  >>> your username <<<

Password:  >>> your password <<<

Email Address:  username@meckcom.net

*User names & passwords are in lower case.

Start or Home Page: http://www.meckcom.net

Access Numbers:

        South Hill - 955-2053

        Kenbridge - 676-1666

        Blackstone - 298-1314

        Chase City - 372-0474

        Emporia - 336-9513

        Gretna - 656-8800

        Clarksville - 374-2839

        Clover - 454-2270

        Lawrenceville - 848-9752

        Halifax/South Boston - 517-6103  

        Chatham/Danville - 792-5725

Server Information:

            Outgoing Mail (SMTP)            mail.meckcom.net

            Incoming Mail (POP3)             pop.meckcom.net

            News Server                            news.meckcom.net

 Support:

 E-mail – support@meckcom.net

Technical Support – 1-888-886-3007

Account Information – 1-888-886-3007

Internet Connection Instruction for Windows 98

NOTE:  These instructions assume that you are familiar with the basics of using Windows and the Mouse.

 1.               Click on “Start”

2.               Choose “Settings”

3.               Choose “Control Panel”

4.               In Control Panel, find the “Internet” icon.  This will usually appear as a blue “e” and a hammer.

5.               Open (double click) “Internet” icon.

6.               The Internet Properties dialog box appears.  Click the “Connection” tab at the top of the box.

7.               Click “Connect.” The Internet Setup Wizard appears.

8.               Choose “I have an existing account through my phone line…”This is the second of three choices.  Click “Next.”

9.               Choose “Select this option if you are accessing the Internet using an internet service provider…”  Click “Next.”

10.            Choose “Connect using my phone line.”  Click “Next.”

11.            If prompted, choose “Create a new dial-up connection” and Click “Next.”  If you don’t see this choice, proceed to Step 12.

12.            Enter the corresponding access number that is local to your area.   [See above Access Numbers]                    

Remove the check from the box next to “Dial using Country Code and Area Code.”  Click “Next.”

13.            Enter your user name and password.  Your user name is the part of your email address before the “@”. MAKE SURE THAT BOTH OF THESE ARE ENTERED IN LOWER CASE LETTERS.  OUR SERVER WILL REJECT THEM IF THEY CONTAIN CAPITAL LETTERS.

14.            Choose “Yes” to change the advanced settings.  Click “Next.”

15.            Choose “PPP.” Click “Next.”

16.            Choose “I don’t need to type anything when logging on.”  Click “Next.”

17.            Choose “My Internet Service Provider automatically assigns me one.” Click “Next.”

18.            Click “Next.”

19.            Change “Connection to xxx-xxxx” to “Mecklenburg Communications Services, Inc.”  Click “Next.”

20.            Choose “Yes” to set up an internet mail (email) account.  Click “Next.” If prompted, Choose “Create a new Internet mail account.” And click “Next.”  If you do not see this choice, proceed to step 22.

21.            Enter your full name in the space provided for “Display Name” and click “Next.”

22.            Enter your email address (provided with your setup information) in the space provided and click “Next.”  NOTE:  Make sure your email address is entered in lower case letters.

23.            Choose “POP3” for “My incoming mail server is a …”  Enter the corresponding mail server addresses provided with your setup information.  Click “Next.”

24.            Choose “Log on using POP account name” and enter your user name and password.  Click “Next.”

25.            Click “Next.”

26.            Choose “Yes” to set up an internet news account.  Click “Next.”

27.            If prompted, choose “Create a new Internet news account.” And click “next.”

28.            Enter your full name for “Display Name” and click “Next.”

29.            Enter your email address and click “Next.”

30.            Enter the news (NNTP) server name (provided with your setup information).  Click “Next.”

31.            Click “Next.”

32.            Select “No” and click “Next.”

33.            Click “Finish.”

To connect to the Internet, double click the “Internet Explorer” icon on the Windows Desktop.