Installation and Configuration Guide For Chameleon Version 4.5
Introduction
This guide explains in detail how to install and setup the Internet Chameleon
package for use with a dial-up connection. Before you start please make sure
that you have the following information:
- your login name or ID
- your password
If you are not sure of any of these details please us at 864-2423 and
speak to one of the support consultants.
Basic Installation and Configuration
1. Select the icon titled Custom Connect Here to open the customized
internet connection setup.
2. Select the Interface menu and then the Add... option. You will be prompted for an interface name and type. For PPP.
3. Select the Setup menu and use the options on this menu to configure the following parameters:
IP Address : 0.0.0.0
Host Name : leave blank
Domain Name : goldinc.com
Domain Servers : 63.164.70.2 (Only one is needed)
Now select communications option from the Setup menu and configure the following :
Port :
Baud Rate : set to highest speed your modem can handle.
Data Bits : 8
Stop Bits : 1
Parity : None
Flow Control : Hardware
Connector : Set to the port that you have connected your modem to.
Parity Check : leave unchecked
Carrier Detect : leave unchecked
Modem : Highlight the correct model of your modem and click 'select'.
Then click 'setup' and set the Max Speed to the correct value according to the speed of your modem.
Dial : Enter the phone number for goldinc modem pools -
8650400, 4639641 or 392-7409
Login :
User Name : your login
User Password : your password
Startup command : ppp
The software is now configured for use with a goldinc Dial-up account. To connect to the internet select the Custom -Connect Here program and click on the Connect menu option.
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Mail Configuration
Before you can use mail, you must create a user for yourself in the mail system.
1. Startup the Mail program from the Chameleon program group.
2. A dialog box appears with the following fields:
Local:
User : your login name
Password : your password
In real life : your real name eg. John Smith
Local Mail Directory : use the default
Network:
Gateway : mail.goldinc.com
Server : mail.goldinc.com
User : your login name
Server password : your password
'delete retrieved mail from server' must be enabled.
From : leave blank
Make sure the values are correct and choose the OK button. In the Mailboxes dialog select Save button to save the changes.
8. Exit the Mail program by clicking the 'OK' button.
Your mail is now configured.
To connect, all you have to do is double click on the icon 'Custom Connect Here' in the Internet Chameleon window. Once you are in you will see a menu option called 'connect'. Click there to connect.
Your modem will dial in to our system and the dialog box will inform you that you are connected. At this point hit ENTER twice. You will then be prompted to enter your user name. Type in your name in lower case and press ENTER. You will then be prompted to enter your user password. Type in your password and press ENTER. You will then see the command prompt Annie: Type ppp and press enter. The dialog box will then display lines of characters. Click on done and minimize the dialog box. You will now be able to start up your Websurfer, mail, etc.
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Script Configuration
To configure your Internet Chameleon to automatically login to goldinc, follow these steps:
1. Startup the Custom program from the Chameleon program group.
2. Click on the Setup Menu, select Communications, then Script Edit.
3. In the Script: dialog box, enter the following script:
-n $2$r$1$r ogin: $u$r assword $p$r nnie: $c$r
4. Once you have typed this line in, click on the Save button.
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