Automatic commection with Netscape 6.2

[Minos 26]

Hi,I have a problem with Netscape: When I start it , it doesn't automatically connect my PC to Internet. Therefore I have to start first Internet Explorer so as to open a connection, then shut it down and finally open Netscape.What shall I do in order that Netscape open an Internet connection? (like IE does) I joined a screenshot of what happen when I start Netscape.I have Win XP PRO. Greetings Minos

[Guest mikehaska]

Are you connected with a dial-up modem or through a cable modem? Are you on a LAN? Let me know what you are using, and I'll try to help you :-)BTW, I like Netscape, but don't use Netscape 6. It's still way to slow and buggy... it's still a work in progress by them, and it's not working out too well so far. Many webpages don't display properly in it, as well. Your problems may even be related to the fact you are using Netscape 6, and not a software setting. If possible, try installing Netscape 4.x, it's a more stable build.

[Minos 26]

Hi,I have got an ADSL modem and my computer is the only one connected to Internet (via a usual telephone line) . It uses a USB port. It is the simplest installation.....:-) No LAN.But I don't know how to make Netscape connect my computer to internet automatically.I think there is something to tweak in some Settings somewhere,.... but I don't know where. Greetings Minos

[Guest mikehaska]

OK, here's what it might be:Click Edit > Preferences.Under "Advanced", look for somthing called Proxies or Connection.Make sure "Direct Connection to the Internet" is selected- you shouldn't have any proxy setup.Now, if you have Direct connection already selected, let me know, and we will set up your proxy!

[Guest Wichita]

This is the only setting in Netscape 6.2 for direct connection AFAIK. Here's what it should look like. I'm using a cable connection,N6.2 should connect by just clicking on the icon. You'll get the promp box wanting to know which browser you want to be default though when you use both IE and N6.David

[Minos 26]

Hi,I also have the 'Direct Connection to the Internet' checked.It just look like the screenshot above but I still don't have any automatic connection. And I remember that the first day I used N6.2, there was an automatic connection. But after, this automatic connection never happened again. Greetings Minos

[Guest mikehaska]

In Internet Explorer, clickTools > Internet OptionsClick on "Connection" and then "Lan Settings"Then tell me what is in any of those boxes

[Minos 26]

Here is all what I have under the menu you told me:Sorry if it is in french....Greetings Minos