Install Dnet Connection Software
 
First, insert the Dnet Internet Services installation CD into your computer's
CD-ROM drive. If the setup program does not automatically start within a few seconds then click the Start button and then click Run. In the space provided type, "D:\setup.exe" (where 'D' is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.)
1. Once the setup program begins you will see the license agreement. Read over the agreement carefully and then click the OK button to proceed.
click license agreement
2. The next window you will see is a welcome screen. It briefly explains that you will be setting up some new software on your computer. Click Next to continue.
Click Next to continue
3. In this step you get to choose which of two different Internet browsers you would like to use. Use the drop-down menu to choose either Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or Netscape Communicator 4.73.
choose which of two different Internet browsers you would like to use
4. This window tells you in which folder on your hard drive that the Dnet software will be installed. Usually the default folder will suffice and you can click Next.
choose installation destination
5. This window is a file copy status window. It shows you how much time is left before the file copy process is completed.
file copy status window
6. After the files are copied you will have to restart your computer. Click OK on this window to do so.
click ok to restart your computer
7. This window asks if you will be creating a new account or simply installing your existing Dnet account on another computer. In this case, leave the dot next to "I need to create an account using Online Signup" and click next.
8. If you have to dial any special digits to access an outside line or to disable call waiting then enter them into the appropriate boxes on this window. If not then leave the boxes blank or the dial process will not be completed properly.
Check any special dialing options needed
9. After clicking OK on step eight you will see this dialing progress screen.
dialing progress screen
10. Once connected the computer will download files needed to complete the setup process. You will see this window during the process.
download files needed to complete the setup process
11. You will choose an access number that is local for your calling area in this window. To make it easier to find a number, enter your area code in the first blank and click the Search button. Then you can drop down the list of numbers in your area code and choose the one that is local for you. Please remember that it is your responsibility to know which numbers are local and which ones would be long distance.
choose local access number
12. This window allows you to specify any special digits that may have to be dialed before the actual access number. (ie. A '9' to access an outside line.) You will be shown a confirmation window to make sure you have selected the correct access number.
enter any special dialing prefixes
confirmation window
13. Please enter the requested information in the correct fields in this window. It is not necessary to have both a day and evening phone number.
Personal Information
14. In this window, enter the CD and referral codes from the back of your Dnet CD sleeve. Also enter your mother's maiden name. We will ask you for this in case you ever forget your password and have to call us.
enter CD referral code
15. Choose the access account plan you wish to sign up for in this window.
Choose the access account plan you wish to sign up for in this window
16. Enter your credit or check card information in this window. Make sure you enter the information exactly as it appears on your credit card statement to avoid problems with the approval process.
Enter your credit or check card information
17. Type your full name and your desired account username and password in this window. If you want to see your password to make sure you're typing it correctly then take the check mark out of the Hide Password box. After you click Next you will see a window confirming that you are ready to proceed. Click Yes on that window.
Set username and password
Dial into the signup server
18. The next window shows the status of the creation of your new Dnet account.
status of the creation of your new Dnet account
19. Once your account has been successfully added you will see this window. When you click Finish you'll see a window telling you that the Dnet software will now start when you click OK.
Dnet software will now start when you click OK
Click OK
That's it! You've completed all of the steps and your new Dnet account is ready to be used. To get started, click Dial in the upper left hand corner of the Internet Connection Center.
You're Done