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Modem number for both text and PPP: 416-645-1999

PPP or Text Access?

Most people with modern equipment will preferr PPP access.

Please click here to read the information regarding Text Access .

PPP Access:

About PPP Access

The Toronto Freenet ("TFN") provides a 56K graphical PPP service for you to access and enjoy the internet in full colour. Access your email, the world wide web, and other services with popular software titles like Eudora, Netscape, and ICQ.

Accessing the TFN (in PPP mode)

To access the Toronto Freenet in PPP mode, you will need to setup your computer to dial into the TFN and establish a PPP connection. Most computers now include the necessary software for connecting in PPP mode. The phone number your computer will need to dial is: 416-645-1999.

Setting up for PPP

To connect via PPP, you will need:

1. a valid TFN account
2. a computer with a modem
3. phone line plugged into the correct modem scoket (not the one marked phone- try both if not working)
4. PPP connection software (most modern systems include this)

Getting the most out of PPP

To use PPP most effectively you need:

1. a graphic Internet web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape or Mozilla
2. an offline email reader/responder called a "mail client".
3. an offline newsreader (if you are interested in Usenet news - beware)
4. instant messaging or chat software (if you feel comfortable typing fairly quickly to communicate)
   

All about PPP

For introductory information about our PPP graphical service, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here.

Settings at a Glance

For members already familiar with setting up Internet

1. Phone Number (modem): 416-645-1999
   
2. Incoming POP Mail: pop.torfree.net
   
3. Outgoing Mail: smtp.torfree.net
   

Troubleshooting

If you are having problems connecting, please read through this page for common problems: Troubleshooting.

Specific Setup for various computers and operating systems

For specific steps in setting up your computer to connect with the TFN, please find and click on your operating system below:

Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP Macintosh Linux

3 ways to get your email

1. Use popmail and a mail client as explained in using popmail
2. Webmail (see tfn home page: http://www.torfree.net/)
3. Telnet from link on torfree.net home page or use dialup Text Access to use pine
   • a more secure way to access TFN for Windows is with putty.exe or for other operating systems download putty

Need more help?

If you can't find what you need listed above, please email us at help@torfree.net. Please remember to include as much information as possible, including details of your computer, ppp or text connection, details of your problem and what you tried. We prefer to help using email. If you are still having probelms, please call the office 416-204-9257 during helpdesk hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am till 4 pm

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