Windows 98, SE, ME RASPPPoE Configuration

How to configure RASPPPoE for Windows 98, SE, and ME.

I. Before making the configuration, ensure that...

1. You are contracted with NTT to use their FLET'S service.

2. You are an ASAHI Net member.
The fastest and easiest way to sign-up is to do it on-line: click here.

3. You are using the correct ASAHI Net Course.
Using FLET'S ADSL?
>> FLET'S ADSL Course. (NTT FLET'S ADSL contract)
>> BB Entry Course. (NTT FLET'S ADSL Entry contract)
>> B FLET'S Course. (NTT B FLET'S contract)

4. You are prepared for connection.
On the day of NTT opening their service, connect up all equipment provided by NTT as instructed by NTT.

II. Configuration of RASPPPoE.

1. Uninstall any other PPPoE programs you may have installed on your system, including old versions of RASPPPoE.

2. Download RASPPPoE from the www.carricksolutions.com site. Click here.
When you download RASPPPoE you will be able to specify the folder (directory) into which you want to have the RASPPPoE file save: save it into a folder that you can easily find later, such as your My Documents folder.

3. Unzip (extract) the zipped RASPPPoE file to a folder (directory) of your choice. If you do not have unzip software on your computer, you will not be able to unzip the RASPPPoE file and continue with this guide, so please download zip/unzip software from the Web, e.g. at CNET Shareware.com.

4. Right click on the "Network Neighborhood" (in ME "My Network Places") icon on your desktop, and choose "Properties".

5. Click the "Add" button.

6. Click "Protocol". Click the "Add" button.

7. Click the "Have Disk" button. Select "Browse" and then choose the folder (directory) you unzipped (extracted) the RASPPPoE programs into. Once you have opened the folder, click on one of the INF files you see, e.g. raspppoe.inf

8. Click the "OK" button.

9. Click the "OK" button again.

10. In the "Select Network Protocol" window make sure "PPP over Ethernet Protocol" is highlighted and click the "OK" button.

11. On the "Network" window, click "OK".

12. You will probably be asked to restart your computer. Click "Yes" to restart it. Wait for your computer to restart.

13. Click on the Windows "Start" button, then choose "Run". Type "RASPPPoE" in the "Name" box and click the "OK" button. If you see an error message then follow the instructions displayed to resolve it.

14. The "RASPPPoE" window will open. Ensure that your LAN card/LAN board is listed in the "Query available PPP over Ethernet Services through Adapter" box.

15. Click the "Create a Dial-Up Connection for the selected Adapter" button.

16. Click the Exit button. You should now see a short cut icon on your desk top named after the LAN card/ LAN board you are using, e.g. "Connection through 3Com ...".

17. Double click the "Connection through..." icon on your desktop.

18. Enter your ASAHI Net User Name and password.

19. Click the "Save Password" box.

20. Click the "Dial" button. Your computer should connect through to the Internet. Open you Web browser and make sure that you can see Web pages.

III. Problems?

Can't connect to FLET'S ADSL?
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Can't connect to FLET'S ADSL Entry?
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Can't connect to B FLET'S?
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Can connect to FLET'S ADSL, but can't see Web pages?
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Can connect to FLET'S ADSL Entry, but can't see Web pages?
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Can connect to B FLET'S, but can't see Web pages?
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Web browsing slow? Can't see some Web pages?
Slow Web browsing and/or the inability to see some Web pages may be caused by the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU) setting of RASPPPoE. The default MTU setting is 1492, however the setting most suitable for users of NTT's FLET'S network in 1454. You may want to try changing the MTU value to 1454.

Changing the MTU value

If you are connected to the Internet with RASPPPoE, please disconnect before continuing.

1. On your desktop, open My Computer.
2. Open the Control Panel.
3. Open Network.
4. Click the entry PPP over Ethernet Protocol--> name of your Ethernet card.
5. Click the Properties button.
6. On the General tab, click the Overide Maximum Transfer Unit box.
7. Enter 1454 in the Maximum Transfer Unit (MTU) box.

8. Click OK.
9. Click OK.
10. You may be asked to restart your computer - if so, please do so.