Apple Newton Internet Enabler User Manual

The Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) allows you to access the Internet using a Newton device with an Internet application program, such as NetHopper. NIE also enables you to access your company intranet (a private network within the company). To use NIE, you should be familiar with basic Newton functions (described in the documentation that came with your Newton device).

What you need

To use the Internet from your Newton device, you need the following:

m an analog phone line, cellular telephone, or wireless connection m an Internet access account established through your work, school, or Internet

service provider (ISP), or access to a private company intranet

m an external modem or a PC card modem. (See the Appendix for information on

Newton-compatible modems.)

m a Newton device with 1 MB or more of system memory running the Newton 2.0

operating system or later. (See the Appendix for information on updating your system software.)

m Internet software for the Newton—Web browser software, such as NetHopper (by

AllPen Software, Inc.) or Newt’s Cape (by Gaia Software), and e-mail software, such as Eudora Pro for Newton (by QualComm, Inc.), EnRoute (by Netstrategy Software Inc.), or GoFetch (by Fetch Software, Inc.).

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a worldwide network of computer networks. Through the Internet, you can contact millions of computers and their users. The Internet is a world you explore through your fingertips. Without leaving your chair, you can use the Internet to

m stay in touch with friends, relatives, and colleagues around the world (via e-mail)

at a fraction of the cost of phone calls or air mail

m discuss everything from archaeology to zoology with people from around

the world

m tap into hundreds of information databases and libraries worldwide m retrieve thousands of documents, journals, books, and computer programs

m stay up-to-date with news, sports, and weather reports m work on your company’s private network (or “intranet”) m browse the World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is an online hypertext system that spans the Internet. “Hypertext” means you can browse through text, expanding items that interest you. When you expand an item, you actually traverse a link to new information.

“Web sites” are documents that people post on the World Wide Web. Web sites often contain text, graphics, video segments, and sound. You can “visit” Web sites, see what’s there, and click items to explore them. Recently many elaborate Web sites— both frivolous and serious—have appeared, through which you can shop, comment on political candidates, learn about your favorite TV stars, search for a partner, order pizza, and more. To visit Web sites on your Newton device, you need Web browser software, such as NetHopper, by AllPen Software, Inc., or Newt’s Cape, by Gaia Software.

Through an Internet e-mail system you can send mail to virtually any networked computer on the planet. An e-mail message arrives within minutes (or at the most, a few hours) after you send it. E-mail is a great way to communicate with friends and relatives. You can send and receive text, images, and voice annotations, and even conduct e-mail conferences with several Internet e-mail users. To use e-mail on your Newton device, you need e-mail software, such as Eudora Pro for Newton, by QualComm, Inc.; EnRoute, by Netstrategy Software Inc.; or GoFetch, by Fetch Software, Inc.

Installing the Newton Internet Enabler software

If the Newton Internet Enabler software is not already installed on your Newton device, you need to install it into your Newton’s memory or onto a PC card. To do this, you use a Newton utility that can install software packages—such as the Newton Connection Utilities or Newton Backup Utility.

The NIE software includes three files—InternetEnabler.pkg., InternetSetup.pkg, and ISP Templates.pkg. Use a package installer to install these packages into your Newton or onto a storage card. Follow the instructions that came with your package installer software.

Once installed, Internet Setup and ISP Templates are automatically stored in the Setup folder in the Extras Drawer, and Internet Enabler is stored in the Extensions folder in the Extras Drawer. You must install both Internet Enabler and Internet Setup to create an Internet setup. The ISP Templates file is optional; however, it contains information about many of the popular Internet service providers and makes it much easier to set up your Newton device to connect via one of these providers.

Five generic templates—Blank Setup, Direct Serial 19.2, Generic PAP/CHAP, Generic

, and Generic Windows®NT—are part of the Internet Setup file. If you want to

UNIX connect to a private company intranet, use one of these generic templates as a starting point. (You won’t need the ISP Templates file to do this.)

Setting up an Internet service provider account

To access the Internet, you must first have an access account with an Internet service provider (ISP) or access to a company intranet. When choosing an ISP, check the following:

m Make sure the ISP allows you to connect using either the SLIP (Serial Line

Interface Protocol) or PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) communications protocol.

m Make sure the ISP’s domain name server (DNS) is a “recursive resolver.” m Te ll the ISP what modem you intend to use, and make sure it’s compatible with

the modems used by the ISP.

m Ask the ISP if they have special software for configuring your Newton. If they do,

obtain the software and follow their instructions for configuration.

Note:

NIE works both with and without PAP or CHAP authentication. PAP and CHAP (Password Authentication Protocol and Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) are forms of password exchange with the ISP’s host computer that provide added security at connection time.

After you sign up, your ISP should give you the following information, which you’ll need to create an Internet setup (as described in the next section):

m whether you should use PPP or SLIP m the ISP host’s phone number m your user name and password m if you’re going to use e-mail, you need e-mail information, such as your e-mail

account, password, and mail servers (for incoming and outgoing mail)

m IP addresses for your device, the ISP host, and the domain name server

(sometimes called DNS)

m whether you should use dynamic or static addressing m steps in the login sequence (not necessary if your ISP uses PAP or

CHAP authentication)

Note:

To access a company intranet, you need to contact the network administrator

to get a user name and password and the phone number to dial.

Setting up your modem

You need to connect a modem to your Newton device in order to use the Internet. For information on connecting the modem to your Newton, see the documentation that came with the modem.

You also need to set up the modem. To set up your modem, follow these steps:

1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer.

2 Tap the folder tab at the top of the Extra Drawer, and in the list that appears,

tap All Icons.

3 Tap Prefs π and then tap Modem.

4 In the Modem slip, choose the appropriate settings for your modem:

Select Pulse (rotary)

or Tone dialing.

Tap here to choose a

modem setup.

5 When you’re finished, tap X to close the Modem slip. 6 Tap X to close Preferences.

Move this slider to set the volume for the dialing sequence. If you don’t want to hear the dialing, slide the diamond to “off.”

Tap here to specify whether your modem is on a PC card or connected via the serial port.

In the modem setup list, choose a modem that’s similar to yours. The modem choices depend on the model of Newton device you’re using. Consult your modem’s manual for further information. (See the Appendix to learn how to obtain information on Newton-compatible modems.)

Creating an Internet setup

An Internet setup is a collection of information you need to connect to the Internet via a particular ISP. It includes the phone number of the ISP’s computer, your user name and password, and more.

To create an Internet setup, follow these steps:

1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer.

2 Tap the folder tab at the top of the Extras Drawer, and in the list that appears,

tap Setup.

3 Tap Internet Setup.

Tap New to see

the list of ISPs

from which you

can choose.

You can get

onscreen help by

tapping the “i”

and then tapping

Help in the list

that appears.

4 In the Internet Setup slip, tap New and then choose the template for your Internet

service provider from the list that appears (your list may look different):

You can use these scroll arrows to look through the list of templates.

Note:

The initials in parentheses after some ISPs indicate international locations (DE

for Germany, IT for Italy, UK for Great Britain, SE for Sweden).

If you want to use an ISP that’s not in the list, or if you’re connecting to a company intranet, tap a generic template, such as Blank Setup. (Check with your ISP or your company’s network administrator for detailed information about settings.)

The remaining instructions in this section explain how to create an Internet setup from a blank template. If you’ve chosen one of the other templates, the instructions are the same, but some of the information will already be filled in for you. ( You may have to complete the information on three slips to finish the setup.)

Note:

The Direct Serial option allows you to connect directly to an Internet server without dialing or using the modem. For information on adding templates for other ISPs, see the Appendix.

5 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the following information (provided by

your ISP):

Tap Link Protocol

to choose PPP or

SLIP (as specified

by your ISP).

Enter your user

name (or login

name) exactly as

specified by the

ISP, including

capitalization.

Make sure there

are no leading or

trailing spaces.

s Warning If you tap the Set button in the slip while the password is invisible, you

Write the name you want to use for this Internet setup. (Use the name of your ISP, or any other name you like.)

Enter the ISP computer’s phone number. If there’s already a phone number in this field, check with the ISP to find out if it’s correct.

Tap Set Password to enter your password exactly as specified by the ISP, including capitalization. Make sure there are no leading or trailing spaces.

Tap here to continue on to the next slip.

Note:

When you tap Set Password after setting a password, the password slip looks

empty. Your password is still set—it’s just invisible (this keeps it secure).

delete the password. s

6 In the second setup slip, enter the following information (provided by your ISP):

Tap here, and in the list that appears, tap

Static or Dynamic, as

specified by your ISP.

Enter the address for

the name server

(DNS), provided by

your ISP.

If “Static” is selected, you must fill in the addresses provided by your ISP (you can write over the 0’s or use the onscreen keyboard; use the Tab key to move from one field to the next). If “Dynamic” is selected, you can leave the address set to 0’s.

Enter the domain name assigned by your ISP. Usually you can use the default domain name (“.”).

Tap here if you need to

view the previous slip.

Tap here to continue on to the next slip.

“Static” means that your ISP has given your device or the gateway permanent addresses. “Dynamic” means that the Internet host will determine the address of your device or the gateway at the time you log in.

Note:

If you don’t know whether the addresses you received from your ISP are dynamic or static, specify Dynamic but fill in the address fields. Some ISPs may require you to specify Dynamic and enter values other than zeroes in the address fields.

7 In the third setup slip, enter the login script (provided by your ISP) and the

timeout delay:

Tap here to set a

timeout value. (This

value is used at login

time—if any step in

the login script takes

longer than the

timeout value, the

be canceled.)

Tap Done to select commands for the login script provided by your ISP. (The next section shows the list of commands and gives instructions for entering the login script.)

Tap here when you’re through filling out this slip and entering the login script.

Tap Go Back if you need to return to the previous slip.

See the next section for instructions on setting up a login script.

Note:

If your ISP uses PAP or CHAP (password authentication), you probably won’t

need a login script—the “Done” command will be the only item in the script.

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