Apple Newton Internet Enabler Spezifikationen

1The Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) software lets you browse the World Wide Web,send and receive electronic mail, or e-mail, and access information ser

Installing the NIE software onto your Newton deviceTo install the latest version of NIE, you use connection software, such as the NewtonConnection Uti

Quick startYou can use NIE with your Newton device to connect to the Internet using anEthernet network, an AppleTalk network, a modem, or a serial cab

13An Internet setup is a collection of information you need to connect to the Internetusing a network or a particular ISP. To easily create an Interne

Creating a new Internet setupTo create an Internet setup, follow these steps:1 Tap Extras E to open the Extras Drawer.2 Tap the folder tab at the top

Note: If you’ve already created one or more Internet setups, you’ll see an overview,or list, of your Internet setups.4 In the Internet Setup slip, ta

6 Refer to one of the following sections to learn how to enter specific information forInternet setups:m If you’re starting with a blank Internet temp

2 Tap Continue.3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home,

The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual orDHCP server.m Local IP Address—Enter the numeric address for your devi

The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered.m To add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay, see “AddingOth

m work on your company’s private network (or “intranet”)m browse the World Wide WebBrowsing the WebThe World Wide Web is an online hypertext system th

4 In the Preferences slip, tap AppleTalk.5 Tap “Connect using” and in the pop-up list, tap LocalTalk or EtherTalk.Your choice now appears in the Apple

Entering information for a LocalTalk setupIf you tapped Generic Setup in the New pop-up list, you’ll see the New InternetSetup slip.1 Tap “Connect usi

3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or Atl

5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information.The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual orMacIP se

The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered.m To add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay, see “AddingOth

Your choice appears in the slip.2 Tap Continue.3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.Creating Internet Setups

m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or AtlantaField Office.m Protocol—Tap PPP or SLIP, depending on the communicatio

5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information.The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or server.

The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered.Note: If you chose the SecurID or UNIX setup, a login script is automatically

Entering information for a serial setupIf you tapped Generic Setup in the New pop-up list, you’ll see the New InternetSetup slip.1 Tap “Connect using”

Accessing information services and your company’s intranetYou can access a range of information services using your Newton device and third-party appl

3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or Atl

5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information.The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or server.

The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered.m To add other information, including DNS/Name server addresses, a login script

If you no longer need or use an Internet setup, you may want to delete it. Forinformation about deleting Internet setups, see “Duplicating or Deleting

4 To view a setup, tap it.The summary slip for the selected Internet setup appears.5 When you’re finished viewing setups, tap all X’s to close the sli

4 When you’re finished, tap X.Entering alternate access numbers1 Tap Alternate Access Number in the Add pop-up list.2 Enter a new number in the Altern

Entering a disconnect delayYou can set a disconnect delay if you want to wait a specified time beforedisconnecting from the Internet. This saves time

As you log in, make note of the prompts and responses sent by the ISP’s computer. They are the steps you need in the login script. The same applies fo

2 Tap the diamond next to “Done” to open a list of scripting commands (shown below).What’s in the list depends on whether you choose PPP or SLIP in th

Note: If you want to keep your Internet account more secure, you can excludethe Send Password command from your script. Replace it with a Promptcomma

m a Newton device, with 1 MB or more of system memory, running the Newton 2.1operating system or laterm adequate storage space—the NIE software requir

Here’s an example of a login script:Entering modem settings for an Internet setupYou can add modem settings to an Internet setup that apply to that se

Entering redial settings1 Tap Redial Settings in the Add pop-up list.2 Choose the appropriate settings.3 When you’re finished, tap X.Entering advanced

m Stop Bits—Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap the number of bits that are used tosignal the end of a byte that is being transmitted.m Use Hardware

3Connecting and DisconnectingTo connect to the Internet, you need Internet application software, such as a Webbrowser or e-mail software, installed on

No matter how you are connecting, you can change the owner or worksite and edityour Internet setups.m If you’re connecting via Ethernet, you can tap C

Using a disconnect delayYou can set a disconnect delay if you want to wait a specified time beforedisconnecting from the Internet. To set a disconnect

Follow these steps to disconnect:1 Tap the blinking star at the top of the screen.2 In the list that appears, tap Internet Connection.3 Tap OK in the

47After you’ve created your Internet setups, you can do a number of things with them.You can change the information in them or add them to a worksite,

The summary slip for the selected setup appears.5 Tap the information you want to change.If you want to go through the entire setup process again, tap

4 Tap the worksite to which you want to attach an Internet setup.The worksite slip opens.5 Tap Add and in the list that appears, tap Internet Access.A

Serialm a serial cable connected to a computer that’s connected to the InternetThe following sections provide detailed information about some of the a

6 Tap Internet Setup and in the pop-up list, tap the desired setup.Alternatively, you can tap Edit Setups to configure a new Internet setup or modify

3 Tap the Internet Setup icon.4 Tap the Information button ; and in the list that appears, tap Prefs.5 In the Internet Setup Preferences slip, make su

3 If necessary, open Internet Setup.The far right column tells you where each Internet setup is stored (Card or Internal). 4 Tap the checkbox next to

7 Tap File.The selected Internet setups are filed in the new location. The Internet Setup slipshows where the setups are stored.Sending an Internet se

To send an Internet setup to another Newton device, do the following:1 Tap Extras E to open the Extras Drawer.2 Tap the folder tab at the top of the E

m If you’re beaming, make sure the Newton devices are approximately three feetapart and the infrared windows are pointed towards one another.m If you’

5 Tap the Routing button ∫ and in the list that appears, tap Duplicate or Delete.If you tap Duplicate, a copy of the selected setup(s) appears with th

57If you’ve followed the instructions in the previous chapters and encounter problemsconnecting to the Internet with NIE, take a few minutes to read t

When I tap the Internet Setup icon, an error message appears saying that I can’t useInternet Setup because I don’t have any module packages installed.

When I try to connect, I see the message “No modem is connected,” even though I’msure my modem is connected.m Make sure your modem is turned on.m Make

A modem setup for the modem you’re usingMost Newton devices come with several modem setup files already installed. Yourdealer or the modem manufacture

When I try to connect, the login script proceeds, says “Establishing PPP connection,”and then times out.m Your user name and/or password may be misspe

Problems with the telephone lineMy telephone has call waiting, and when I receive a call while connected to theInternet, my Newton device resets.m You

If you need more helpIf you’re still having difficulties after reading this chapter, you may want to contactm your modem’s manufacturerm your ISP or n

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Contents1 Getting Started 1What is the Internet? 1Features of the NIE software 3Requirements 3Installing the NIE software 8Quick start

5 Solutions to Common Problems 57Problems creating or using Internet setups 57Problems connecting 58Problems with the telephone line 61Pro

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Account informationTo create Internet setups on your Newton device, you may need some or all of thefollowing information from your ISP or network admi

To view the list of template files, follow these steps:1 Tap or press Extras E.2 Tap the folder tab and in the list that appears, tap Setup.The Setup

Installing the NIE software onto your computerIf you received NIE on a CD with your Newton device, follow these instructions tocopy NIE onto your Mac