Hikari T-Series - Windows 2000 RASPPPoE Configuration

RASPPPoE setup for Hikari T-Series connection.

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

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

2. You are using the correct ASAHI Net Course.
>> Hikari T-Series Home Course.
>> Hikari T-Series Mansion Course.

3. You are prepared for connection.
PPPoE connection software in the Windows XP operating system makes it possible for your computer to connect to KDDI's Hikari services. Do not install RASPPPoE or any other PPPoE software if you use WindowsXP, as its presence could cause connection problems. Click here to visit the Windows XP PPPoE Configuration page.

On the day of KDDI opening their service, connect up all equipment provided as instructed by KDDI.

II. Configuration of RASPPPoE for Windows 2000.

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 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 My Network Places icon on your desktop, and choose Properties.

5. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon for your Ethernet card and choose Properties.

6. Below the Components checked box, click the Install button.

7. Select Protocol and click the Add button.

8. Click the Have Disk button. Select Browse and then choose the folder 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

9. Click the OK button.

10. Click the OK button again.

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

12. A window may pop up several times stating - Digital Signature not found. Click on the Yes button (as many times as needed).

13. Close the Local Area Connection Properties window

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

15. 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.

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

17. 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, Connection through 3Com ....

18. Double click the Connection through... icon on your desktop.

19. Enter your ASAHI Net User Name and password.

20. Click the Save Password box.

21. 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?

Have a question about the Hikari T-Series Home service?
>> FAQ - Hikari T-Series Home.
Have a question about the Hikari T-Series Mansion service?
>> FAQ - Hikari T-Series Mansion.