If you have purchased a new computer with Windows XP on it you can use the NetEase Quick Setup to setup your computer or
if you would like to set up your Internet Connection manually follow these instructions.
In most cases you DO NOT want to use the older NetEase setup disc to configure your Internet settings as there will be a conflict with the newer software.
Click Start
Click Control Panel
Click Network and Internet Connections
Click Internet Options
Click the Connections Tab at the top of the window
Click the Setup Button at the top of the window
If prompted for area code information, be sure to place your respective area code in the proper box. Enter any other pertinent information. If you don't know what it's for, you probably don't need it. Click OK when finished.
If prompted for Location information, just click OK.
In the Internet Connection Wizard window, click Next
Make sure you have a dot next to Connect to the Internet and click Next
Select Set Up the Connection Manually and click Next
Select Use a Dial-Up Modem if it asks and click Next
Enter NetEase for the connection name and click Next
Enter the phone number for your respective area:
Decatur/Henderson County: 845-5285
Wayne County: 722-6700
Perry County: 589-6700
Click Next to continue.
Enter your Username and Password into their respective boxes. You will need to re-enter the password in the second password box. Click Next to continue.
Click the Finish button to save the dial-up information.
Close the Control Panel (if it is still open).
Click Start
Click Outlook Express. If you do not see Outlook Express, see the note at the bottom of these instructions.
If a window pops up asking for a Display Name, proceed to Step 24.
Click the Tools menu
Click Accounts
Click Add, then click Mail
A connection wizard window should open up and ask for a Display Name. Enter your real name here and click Next.
Enter your Email Address, and click Next
Make sure you have POP3 selected in the drop down menu that says, "My Incoming mail server is a _____ server". Enter the following information into the boxes you see:
Incoming Mail Server: mail.netease.net
Outgoing Mail Server: smtp.netease.net
Click Next after entering all necessary information.
Verify that your NetEase username is in the box labeled Account Name and enter your password in the appropriate box. Click Next to continue.
Click the Finish button to save your email information.
Click the Close button to exit the Accounts window.
Close Outlook Express to finalize your settings.
You're Finished! You can click Start, then Internet Explorer to open your browser, then click Connect in the dialup connection box that appears to begin the connection process.
Special Note: Some computer vendors place MSN Explorer as the Web browser and Email program. To change this, proceed to the following instructions:
Right-Click the Start Button
Left-Click Properties
Click the Customize button in the bottom right-hand corner of the window.
For the Internet option, select Internet Explorer from the drop down menu.
For the E-Mail option, select Outlook Express from the drop down menu.
Click OK for the Customize window
Click OK for the Start Menu and Taskbar Properties menu.
