guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet
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guides:connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet [2022-12-17 06:32] omolini [Install Trumpet Winsock] |
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| * If you plan on visiting websites that are live today, you may consider disabling Javascript in the web browser settings. If Javascript is enabled, it may cause all sorts of pop-up errors to show up on modern websites to the point where it could make the whole web browser unusable. | * If you plan on visiting websites that are live today, you may consider disabling Javascript in the web browser settings. If Javascript is enabled, it may cause all sorts of pop-up errors to show up on modern websites to the point where it could make the whole web browser unusable. | ||
| ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ===== Frequently Asked Questions ===== | ||
| - | * **After waiting a while the connection stops working** | + | ==== After waiting a while the connection stops working ==== |
| - | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. You can adjust the timeout value on the Raspberry by editing the ppp.sh file. | + | * It is possible the PPP session has timed out. Go back to Trumpet Winsock and Login again by selecting **Dialler** --> **Login**. You can adjust the timeout value on the Raspberry by editing the ppp.sh file. |
| + | ==== Unable to establish any connection to the script ==== | ||
| + | * It is always a good idea to test the script first using a terminal emulator. Issue simple commands, like HELP or AT to verify the script is responding. | ||
| + | * If you get no connection or garbled text, you may try to play with the Flow Control settings. Sometimes you will need to select Hardware, or XON / XOFF for the flow control. | ||
| + | * Make sure the serial communication speed matches what the script is operating on. | ||
| + | * Make sure you are using the right COM port on the computer or terminal emulation software. | ||
| - | + | ==== I had a Compaq background just like that. Where can I find it? ==== | |
| - | * **I had a Compaq background just like that. Where can I find it?** | + | * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ |
| - | * Go to http://omolini.steptail.com/files/win3/drivers/compaq_lte_5000/bg/ | + | |
| ===== Screenshots ===== | ===== Screenshots ===== | ||
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| Some classic 90's websites can be accessed through the use of [[http://www.protoweb.org|ProtoWeb]], the 90's Internet Service Provider. | Some classic 90's websites can be accessed through the use of [[http://www.protoweb.org|ProtoWeb]], the 90's Internet Service Provider. | ||
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| - | Questions? Comments? [[:Contact Information|Contact Me!]] | + | ==== Get In Touch With Us! ==== |
| + | Get support, share your thoughts and report bugs on Discord. \\ | ||
| + | [[https://discord.gg/4w6CpZ8|{{:images:social-discord.png?nolink|}}]] | ||
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| + | {{tag>Guides Guides:Networking}} | ||
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guides/connecting_windows_3.1_to_the_internet.txt · Last modified: 2022-12-20 05:52 by omolini
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