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Bizgrok Internet Access Help

• Setup Dialup Access in Windows XP
• Setup Dialup Access in Windows NT 4
• Set Idle Time - Windows 98/NT
• Set Idle Time - Windows XP
• Connect to AOL via TCP/IP from WinGate Client on Your LAN

Getting the Most Out of Your Time Online - Windows 98/NT

Your dialup account at Bizgrok Inc. allows one hundred-fifty (150) hours of connect time per month. It's a good idea to track your time online, so you will know if you are getting close to exceeding 150 hours. You may want to make these changes to your setup.:

1. On your desktop screen, Double-click on My Computer.
2. Click on Control Panel in the next window.
3. At this new window, Double-click Internet or Internet Options.
4. On the top bar of the new window, Click the CONNECTION tab.
5. Then, Click Settings.
6. Check the box, near the bottom, that reads "Disconnect if idle for __ minutes"
7. Type in 20 in the blank field above. (Twenty minutes is generally used by as a default time, but you can choose the number of minutes you wish.)

Set Idle Time for Dialup Connection - Windows XP

1. Go to Control Panel and open it.
2. Double-click Network Connections.
3. Select your modem and right-click.
4. From the menu, select Properties, then Options.
5. Look for, "Idle time before hanging up."
6. Click the arrows to set the appropriate time.

Keeping Track of Usage

The standard 150 hours per month, roughly equals about 5 hours a day online. If you are a heavy Internet user, your account may be upgraded for additonal hours. Business owners may wish to consider more advanced options for connecting their LAN to the Internet.