Getting Started The Newton Internet Enabler (NIE) software lets you browse the World Wide Web, send and receive electronic mail, or e-mail, and access information services using a Newton device. The NIE software is enabling technology that runs in the background of the Newton operating system. If you’re familiar with the Internet and want to get started using it with NIE right away, see “Quick Start” later in this chapter.
m work on your company’s private network (or “intranet”) m browse the World Wide Web Browsing the 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 follow 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.
Accessing information services and your company’s intranet You can access a range of information services using your Newton device and thirdparty applications, including m Telnet m File Transfer Protocol (FTP) m newsgroups m Internet-Related Chat (IRC) From outside the office, you can also call into your company’s intranet for access to corporate systems and databases.
m a Newton device, with 1 MB or more of system memory, running the Newton 2.1 operating system or later m adequate storage space—the NIE software requires approximately 800K (Keep in mind that you’ll need additional space for any Internet applications and their associated data.) Depending on the type of connection you’re using, you may not need as much space. m the latest Newton OS System Update (System updates are required when using NIE.
Serial m a serial cable connected to a computer that’s connected to the Internet The following sections provide detailed information about some of the above components. Newton OS System Updates For information on system updates, including which system update you may need and how to get it, check the Newton OS System Updates page at http://www.newton.apple.com/product_info/SW/system_updates.
A modem setup for the modem you’re using Most Newton devices come with several modem setup files already installed. Your dealer or the modem manufacturer can tell you which modem setup will work with your modem. If the modem setup that you need is not included with your Newton device, check the Modems for Newton OS Computers page at http://www.newton.apple.com/product_info/thirdparty/modemintro.html If you can’t find the file there, contact your modem manufacturer.
Account information To create Internet setups on your Newton device, you may need some or all of the following information from your ISP or network administrator: m if you’re using an ISP, the ISP template file (several are included with NIE) m if you’re using a modem or serial connection, the link protocol you should use (PPP or SLIP) m telephone access number(s) m your user ID (also known as your user name or login name) m password m if you’re using a LocalTalk connection, the MacIP zone you’re connectin
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 folder opens. 3 Tap the Internet Setup icon. 4 Tap New. A list appears that includes some of the ISP templates that are configured for your Newton device. ISPs may modify their networks; if so, template files included with your Newton device may not work correctly. Check with your ISP if you have any questions.
Installing the NIE software onto your computer If you received NIE on a CD with your Newton device, follow these instructions to copy NIE onto your Mac OS– or Windows-based computer. 1 Insert the CD with the NIE software into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2 Double-click the CD icon to open it. 3 Double-click the NIE folder to open it. 4 Double-click the Installer icon to open the Installer. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions and install the desired files onto your computer.
Installing the NIE software onto your Newton device To install the latest version of NIE, you use connection software, such as the Newton Connection Utilities. In order to connect to the Internet, you must install the following packages in the internal memory of your Newton device: m Internet Setup.pkg (this can also be stored on a PC card) m Newton Internet Enabler.
Quick start You can use NIE with your Newton device to connect to the Internet using an Ethernet network, an AppleTalk network, a modem, or a serial cable connection. Once you get everything you need for the type of connection you are making, you’ll need to install NIE on your Newton device, and then create an Internet setup for each type of connection. Follow these steps to quickly use NIE to access the Internet: 1 Get all of the requirements for the type of connection you’re using.
2 Creating Internet Setups An Internet setup is a collection of information you need to connect to the Internet using a network or a particular ISP. To easily create an Internet setup, you can use one of the templates provided with the NIE software. There are two different kinds of templates—Generic Setup and ISP templates. The latter are for use with many of the popular Internet service providers.
Creating a new Internet setup To create an Internet setup, follow these steps: 1 Tap Extras E 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. Tap Setup to open the Setup folder. 3 Tap the Internet Setup icon. The Internet Setup application opens. If you don’t have any Internet setups, you’ll see this message. Tap here to create a new Internet setup.
Note: If you’ve already created one or more Internet setups, you’ll see an overview, or list, of your Internet setups. 4 Tap Generic Setup to start with a blank template. In the Internet Setup slip, tap New. Tap SecurID if you’re using a SecurID card. Tap UNIX to connect to a UNIX-based network. If you’re using an ISP, tap it in the list. 5 Tap your choice: m If you’re using an ISP, choose it in the list.
6 Refer to one of the following sections to learn how to enter specific information for Internet setups: m If you’re starting with a blank Internet template (you chose Generic Setup), see one of the following sections, depending on how you are connecting: “Entering Information for an Ethernet Setup,” “Entering Information for a LocalTalk Setup,” “Entering Information for a Modem Setup,” or “Entering Information for a Serial Setup.
2 Tap Continue. 3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap your configuration— Manual or DHCP Server. Enter a name for this Internet setup. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap the name of the Ethernet PC card you’re using. Tap Continue to go to the next slip. m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or Atlanta Field Office.
The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or DHCP server. Enter the local IP address here. Enter the subnet mask address here. Enter the gateway/ router address here. Enter the DNS/Name server address here. Tap here to use the onscreen keyboard to enter information. Enter the domain name here. Tap Go Back to return to the previous screen. Tap Done when you’ve entered all of the appropriate information. m Local IP Address—Enter the numeric address for your device.
The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered. This is the name of your Internet setup. Tap here to go through the setup process again. Tap an individual item to change it. Tap here to add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay. When you’re finished, tap here to close this Internet setup. m To add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay, see “Adding Other Information to a Setup” later in this chapter. m To change an item, tap it.
4 In the Preferences slip, tap AppleTalk. Tap here to set preferences for connecting to an AppleTalk network. 5 Tap “Connect using” and in the pop-up list, tap LocalTalk or EtherTalk. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap LocalTalk or EtherTalk. Your choice now appears in the AppleTalk slip. If you chose EtherTalk, a Card option appears in the AppleTalk slip. 6 If necessary, tap Card and in the pop-up list, tap the Ethernet PC card you’re using.
Entering information for a LocalTalk setup If you tapped Generic Setup in the New pop-up list, you’ll see the New Internet Setup slip. 1 Tap “Connect using” and in the pop-up list, tap LocalTalk. Tap LocalTalk. Your choice appears in the slip. This shows how you are connecting. After you’ve chosen how you’re connecting, tap Continue. Tap here to view onscreen help. 2 Tap Continue.
3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap your configuration. Enter a name for this Internet setup. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap the AppleTalk zone you’re using. If you tap Other AppleTalk Zone, a slip appears. Choose the desired zone from the slip. Tap Continue to go to the next slip. m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or Atlanta Field Office.
5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information. The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or MacIP server. Enter the local IP address here. Enter the gateway/router address here. Enter the DNS/Name server address here. Enter the domain name here. Tap here to use the onscreen keyboard to enter information. Tap Go Back to return to the previous screen. Tap Done when you’ve entered all of the appropriate information.
The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered. This is the name of your Internet setup. Tap here to go through the setup process again. Tap an individual item to change it. Tap here to add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay. When you’re finished, tap here to close this Internet setup. m To add other DNS/Name server addresses and a disconnect delay, see “Adding Other Information to a Setup” later in this chapter. m To change an item, tap it.
Your choice appears in the slip. This shows how you are connecting. After you’ve chosen how you’re connecting, tap Continue. Tap here to view onscreen help. 2 Tap Continue. 3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap PPP or SLIP. Enter a name for this Internet setup. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap Manual or Server. Enter the access number. Enter your user ID or user name. Tap here to set a password.
m Setup Name—Enter a name for this setup, such as Work, Home, School, or Atlanta Field Office. m Protocol—Tap PPP or SLIP, depending on the communications protocol you’re using. m Configuration—Tap Manual if you are using a static IP address (the address is assigned to you); tap Server if the server assigns you an IP address each time you log in. m Access Number—Enter the telephone number that allows you to connect to and access your ISP or private intranet.
5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information. The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or server. Enter the local IP address here. Enter the gateway/router address here. Enter the DNS/Name server address here. Enter the domain name here. Tap here to use the onscreen keyboard to enter information. Tap Go Back to return to the previous screen. Tap Done when you’ve entered all of the appropriate information.
The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered. Tap here to go through the setup process again. This is the name of your Internet setup. Tap an individual item to change it. Tap here to add information to this Internet setup. When you’re finished, tap here to close this Internet setup. Note: If you chose the SecurID or UNIX setup, a login script is automatically added, based on common login scripts.
Entering information for a serial setup If you tapped Generic Setup in the New pop-up list, you’ll see the New Internet Setup slip. 1 Tap “Connect using” and in the pop-up list, tap Serial. Tap Serial. Your choice appears in the slip. This shows how you are connecting. After you’ve chosen how you’re connecting, tap Continue. Tap here to view onscreen help. 2 Tap Continue.
3 In the first setup slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap PPP or SLIP. Enter a name for this Internet setup. Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap Manual or Server. Enter your user ID or user name. Tap here to set a password. (If you already set a password, this says Edit Password.) Tap here and in the pop-up list, choose a disconnect delay. Tap here to use the onscreen keyboard to enter information. Tap Continue to go to the next slip.
5 In the second setup slip, enter the appropriate information. The information that appears in the slip depends on your configuration—manual or server. Enter the local IP address here. Enter the gateway/router address here. Enter the DNS/Name server address here. Enter the domain name here. Tap here to use the onscreen keyboard to enter information. Tap Go Back to return to the previous screen. Tap Done when you’ve entered all of the appropriate information.
The summary slip appears, showing you the information you just entered. Tap here to go through the setup process again. This is the name of your Internet setup. Tap an individual item to change it. Tap here to add information to this Internet setup. When you’re finished, tap here to close this Internet setup.
If you no longer need or use an Internet setup, you may want to delete it. For information about deleting Internet setups, see “Duplicating or Deleting an Internet Setup” in Chapter 4. s Do not delete Internet Enabler or the support file that you’re using (for example, Modem-Serial Support.pkg). You can’t connect to the Internet without the appropriate software. Also, Internet Setup doesn’t work without the Internet Enabler file.
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 slips. Adding other information to a setup You can add other information to an Internet setup after you’ve entered the basic information.
4 When you’re finished, tap X. Entering alternate access numbers 1 Tap Alternate Access Number in the Add pop-up list. 2 Enter a new number in the Alternate Access Number slip. Use the keypad to quickly enter the access number. Tap here when you’re finished. 3 When you’re finished, tap X. Entering alternate DNS/Name server addresses 1 Tap DNS/Name Server Address in the Add pop-up list. 2 Enter a new setting in the DNS/Name Server Address slip. Use the keypad to quickly enter the access number.
Entering a disconnect delay You can set a disconnect delay if you want to wait a specified time before disconnecting from the Internet. This saves time if you use several Internet applications one after another, because you won’t have to reconnect each time you open a new application. 1 Tap Disconnect Delay in the Add pop-up list. 2 Tap “When closing, disconnect.” Tap here to choose a disconnect delay. 3 In the pop-up list, tap the desired time interval. Tap the desired disconnect delay.
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 for logout scripts. When you log out, make a note of the prompts and responses sent by the ISP’s computer. A particular ISP may have different login sequences for different dial-in sites. For example, the login sequence for London users of a particular ISP may be different from the login sequence for San Francisco users of the same ISP.
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 the first slip of the Internet Setup sequence. PPP: SLIP: Tap here to insert the command you just selected one line above. Tap here to delete a command. 3 Tap a command in the list to put it in your script.
m m m m 6 Note: If you want to keep your Internet account more secure, you can exclude the Send Password command from your script. Replace it with a Prompt command (for example, “Prompt Enter Password:”). Then when you log in, your Newton device will prompt you to enter your password, rather than send it automatically. This makes it harder for unauthorized users to access your Internet account. To send a Return character, you must add a Send ¶ command to the script; returns are not sent automatically.
Here’s an example of a login script: Entering modem settings for an Internet setup You can add modem settings to an Internet setup that apply to that setup only. This is useful if you use modem settings other than those specified in Modem Preferences in the Preferences application. 1 Tap Modem Settings in the Add pop-up list. 2 Choose the appropriate settings. Tap the slider to set the volume. Tap to put a checkmark in this checkbox if you want the modem to listen for a dial tone before dialing.
Entering redial settings 1 Tap Redial Settings in the Add pop-up list. 2 Choose the appropriate settings. Tap here to choose the numbers to use when redialing. Tap here to choose the number of times to redial. Tap here to choose how long you want to wait before dialing again. 3 When you’re finished, tap here. When you’re finished, tap X. Entering advanced settings 1 Tap Advanced Settings in the Add pop-up list. 2 Choose the appropriate settings.
m Stop Bits—Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap the number of bits that are used to signal the end of a byte that is being transmitted. m Use Hardware Flow Control—Tap here and in the pop-up list, tap whether or not hardware signals are used to control the flow of data. 3 When you’re finished, tap X. Entering the country where your ISP is located You’ll only need to add this if you are outside the country where your ISP is located. 1 Tap Country in the Add pop-up list.
3 Connecting and Disconnecting To connect to the Internet, you need Internet application software, such as a Web browser or e-mail software, installed on your Newton device. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Internet software. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, follow these steps: 1 Open your Internet application software. A connection slip should appear. 2 Tap here to choose a different worksite or owner.
No matter how you are connecting, you can change the owner or worksite and edit your Internet setups. To use another Internet setup, tap it in the list. Tap here to edit a setup. m If you’re connecting via Ethernet, you can tap Card to change the card you’re using. m If you’re connecting via LocalTalk, you can tap Zone to change the zone you’re connecting to. m If you’re connecting via modem, you can tap Phone to change the access number you want to dial.
Using a disconnect delay You can set a disconnect delay if you want to wait a specified time before disconnecting from the Internet. To set a disconnect delay, see the section “Entering a Disconnect Delay” in Chapter 2. If you specify a disconnect delay, a blinking star appears at the top of the screen when you quit all Internet applications. The star reminds you that you’re still connected to the Internet.
Follow these steps to disconnect: 46 Chapter 3 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 slip that appears.
4 Working With Internet Setups After 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, store them on a PC card, and move them to or from a PC card. If you want to fax, beam, or e-mail your setups, you can do that as well. Finally, you can delete Internet setups that you no longer need or use. For detailed information on how to do any of these, see the appropriate section in this chapter.
The summary slip for the selected setup appears. Tap the setup name to go through the entire setup process again. Tap an individual item to change it. 5 Tap the information you want to change. If you want to go through the entire setup process again, tap the Internet setup name at the top of the slip. 6 Enter the appropriate information. 7 When you’re finished, tap all X’s. Adding an Internet setup to a worksite You can associate an Internet setup with a particular worksite in Owner Info.
4 Tap the worksite to which you want to attach an Internet setup. Tap the worksite to which you want to add the Internet setup. The worksite slip opens. 5 Tap Add and in the list that appears, tap Internet Access. Tap Add and in the pop-up list, tap Internet Access. An Internet Access slip appears for the worksite. Tap Internet Setup to choose a setup.
6 Tap Internet Setup and in the pop-up list, tap the desired setup. Tap the Internet setup you want to add to the worksite. Tap Edit Setups to create a new setup or change an existing Internet setup. Alternatively, you can tap Edit Setups to configure a new Internet setup or modify an existing Internet setup. 7 When you’re finished, tap X. 8 If you want to view all information for the worksite, tap Show, then tap All Info. The selected Internet setup appears in the worksite slip.
3 Tap the Internet Setup icon. 4 Tap the Information button ; and in the list that appears, tap Prefs. Tap Prefs. 5 In the Internet Setup Preferences slip, make sure the checkbox labeled “Always store new setups internally” is unchecked (tap it, if necessary, to remove the checkmark). To store setups on a PC card, make sure this checkbox does not have a checkmark in it. All subsequent Internet setups will be saved on the card.
3 If necessary, open Internet Setup. The far right column tells you where each Internet setup is stored (Card or Internal). This column tells you where each Internet setup is stored— in the internal memory or on a PC card. Tap the checkbox next to each setup you want to move. Selected setups have a checkmark in the checkbox. After you select the setups you want to move, tap the Folder button. 4 Tap the checkbox next to each setup you want to move, so a checkmark appears in the checkbox.
7 Tap File. The selected Internet setups are filed in the new location. The Internet Setup slip shows where the setups are stored. Sending an Internet setup to another Newton device You can mail or beam an Internet setup to another Newton device—for example, to save a friend the trouble of manually creating the setup. s If your Internet setup includes the password for your account, you should delete the password from the setup before sending it, to prevent unauthorized access to your Internet account.
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 Extras Drawer and in the list that appears, tap Setup. 3 Tap the Internet Setup icon. 4 Tap the checkbox next to each setup you want to send. Tap the checkbox next to each setup you want to send. After you select the setups you want to send, tap the Routing button. 5 Tap the Routing button ∫ and in the pop-up list, tap your choice.
m If you’re beaming, make sure the Newton devices are approximately three feet apart and the infrared windows are pointed towards one another. m If you’re printing, faxing, or mailing, a routing slip appears. 6 If necessary, enter information in the routing slip, then tap Print, Fax, or Mail. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Newton device or e-mail software.
5 Tap the Routing button ∫ and in the list that appears, tap Duplicate or Delete. Tap Duplicate to make a copy of a setup. Tap Delete to delete a setup. If you tap Duplicate, a copy of the selected setup(s) appears with the word “Copy” next to the name. 6 If a message appears asking if you really want to delete the selected setup(s), tap OK. The selected setups are deleted.
5 Solutions to Common Problems If you’ve followed the instructions in the previous chapters and encounter problems connecting to the Internet with NIE, take a few minutes to read the information in this chapter. When you see an error message, you don’t have to take action immediately. The message stays on the screen until you tap a button or press Return.
When I tap the Internet Setup icon, an error message appears saying that I can’t use Internet Setup because I don’t have any module packages installed. m You may not have installed the files you need to connect, such as Ethernet Support.pkg, LocalTalk Support.pkg, or Modem-Serial Support.pkg. Use connection software to install one or more of the files you need; then you should be able to open the Internet Setup application. The connection method I’m using does not appear in the “Connect using” pop-up list.
When I try to connect, I see the message “No modem is connected,” even though I’m sure my modem is connected. m Make sure your modem is turned on. m Make sure the modem is connected to a working telephone line. m You may have inserted a PC card modem but forgotten to lock the card in place. If you have a Card Lock switch on the back of your Newton device, make sure it’s in the locked position. m If you’re using a battery-powered modem, its batteries may be low. Check the modem’s batteries.
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 misspelled or missing, or may contain inappropriate spaces or capital letters. Open the Internet setup you’re using and check carefully to make sure your user name and password are entered exactly as specified (including capital letters) by your ISP or network administrator. Make sure there are no leading or trailing spaces.
Problems with the telephone line My telephone has call waiting, and when I receive a call while connected to the Internet, my Newton device resets. m You can temporarily turn off call waiting on your phone while using NIE by selecting the “*70, (No Call Waiting)” dialing prefix. You can do this in two ways: m You can change the dialing prefix in the worksite you’re using. Open the Extras Drawer, tap Owner Info, and open the desired worksite.
If you need more help If you’re still having difficulties after reading this chapter, you may want to contact m your modem’s manufacturer m your ISP or network administrator m the manufacturer of the Internet software you’re using In all cases, you might want to do the following: m Make a note of exactly what you were doing when the problem occurred. Write down the message on the screen and its ID number (if any).
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Contents 1 Getting Started 1 What is the Internet? 1 Features of the NIE software 3 Requirements 3 Installing the NIE software 8 Quick start 11 2 Creating Internet Setups 13 Accessing a corporate or private intranet 13 Creating a new Internet setup 14 Completing an Internet setup 32 Viewing your Internet setups 33 Adding other information to a setup 34 3 Connecting and Disconnecting 43 Connecting to the Internet 43 Disconnecting from the Internet 44 Turning off your Newton device 45 4 Working With
5 Solutions to Common Problems Problems creating or using Internet setups 57 Problems connecting 58 Problems with the telephone line 61 Problems accessing remote hosts 61 If you need more help 62 iv Contents 57
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