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guides:connecting_windows_2000_to_the_internet [2022-12-20 05:50]
omolini [Unable to connect on dial-up]
guides:connecting_windows_2000_to_the_internet [2022-12-28 03:30] (current)
omolini [Unable to connect on dial-up]
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   * Make sure vmodem script is running on Raspberry Pi   * Make sure vmodem script is running on Raspberry Pi
   * Did you install the Generic 19.2k modem? ​   * Did you install the Generic 19.2k modem? ​
-  * Some computers are not capable of operating at fast serial speeds. If you're unable to connect at 57600 or faster, try slower speeds, such as 9600 baud at first. Adjust both the vmodem.sh script and the computer to connect at only 9600 baud. If that works, work your way up to see where the limit for your specific ​computer ​is.+  * Some computers are not capable of operating at fast serial speeds. If you're unable to connect at 57600 or faster, try slower speeds, such as 9600 baud at first. Adjust both the vmodem.sh script and the computer to connect at only 9600 baud. If that works, work your way up to see where the limit for your specific ​hardware ​is.
 ==== Dial-up connects, but no websites open ==== ==== Dial-up connects, but no websites open ====
   * Most current websites do not support unencrypted HTTP connections. As far as I understand, old operating systems do no longer have valid certificates,​ and this prevents connections to most websites. You can still explore archived websites using a Wayback Proxy server. See the section [[guides:​connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet#​Internet Access|Internet Access]] for more information.   * Most current websites do not support unencrypted HTTP connections. As far as I understand, old operating systems do no longer have valid certificates,​ and this prevents connections to most websites. You can still explore archived websites using a Wayback Proxy server. See the section [[guides:​connecting_windows_9x_to_the_internet#​Internet Access|Internet Access]] for more information.
   * If your dial-up connection works, but you're absolutely not able to open any website, even after setting up the proxy server, try checking your IP configuration. In Windows 95, 98 and Me you can view your settings by running **WINIPCFG** from the **Run dialog box**.   * If your dial-up connection works, but you're absolutely not able to open any website, even after setting up the proxy server, try checking your IP configuration. In Windows 95, 98 and Me you can view your settings by running **WINIPCFG** from the **Run dialog box**.
  
 +==== I've tried everything, but am still not able to connect ====
 +  * Feel free to connect with us on Discord. You will find the link to our Discord server at the bottom of this page.
 ==== Video recap ==== ==== Video recap ====
   * Video illustrates all the required settings in a Windows 95 OSR 2.5 (Rev C) 486 PC with the DUN 1.4 update. {{youtube>​sdnn55wAmfs?​medium}} ​   * Video illustrates all the required settings in a Windows 95 OSR 2.5 (Rev C) 486 PC with the DUN 1.4 update. {{youtube>​sdnn55wAmfs?​medium}} ​
  
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