ISP--Internet Service Provider

To connect to the Internet, you will need an ISP. Preferably you will have an ISP that you can call locally. STD rates as well as ISP connection fees can be quite expensive. You will usually be charged for a local call plus the time spent connected to the Internet. Policies vary, so talk to your provider to see how they charge.

Some universities and TAFEs can serve as relatively low cost ISPs. That is, some allow students of other universities to have a basic account for a minimal fee.

Most ISPs provide PPP connections. We'll assume they do. Other types of connections are possible but we will not discuss them in this document. Once you have decided on an ISP, they need to provide you with the following information for a PPP connection:

Phone Number

What phone number do you need to dial to get your PPP connection?

IP Address

Does your ISP use dynamic or static IP address numbers? Most use dynamic numbers. If you are using a static IP address, ask what it is and also what network mask number your ISP uses.

Domain Name Servers

What are the IP addresses of your ISP's Domain Name Servers? Usually there will be two of these but only one is needed. You may as well find out what your Domain Name is as well. For example, it's une.edu.au for UNE.

PAP

Does your ISP use the Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)?