Saturday, November 3, 2007

Setting up Internet connection for Windows VISTA.

1st step - Come to the respective internet admin for that day, with 500 rubles and a pen.

2nd step - Create a new internet account and fill in the registration form. Hand in the payment

3rd step - Setting up your laptop / PC with Windows Vista

*Windows VISTA is not fully compatible with current Russian IP hardware. Thus, you will experience some lagging or disconnectivity. Moreoever, the setup steps are a little bit hassle, and you have to follow each step PRECISELY.

3.1 - SETTING UP YOUR IP NO

1. Click Start-.> Connect to
2. Click "Open Network and Sharing Centre" (located at bottom) , a new window will appear
3. Click "Manage Network Connections" (located at the left-side panel), a new window will appear
4. Right click on ("Local Area Connection" -if you use wired connection) or ("Wireless Network Connection"-if you use wireless connection)
3. Select PROPERTIES, select CONTINUE
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) -> Click PROPERTIES
5. Pick any no in the range from (12 - 255) that is NOT listed here. Then NOTIFY US about the number that you have choosen (see the instruction)

6. Click "Use the following IP address"

Fill in this details : -


IP address : 192.168.3.xxx (where "xxx" is the number that you have choosen)
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: leave blank

Preferred DNS server : 213.234.0.2
Alternated DNS server : 213.234.2.6

7. Click OK

3.2 Setting up the VPN Connection
1. Click START -> Connect TO
2. Click "Set Up a connection or network"
3. Select "Connect to a workplace- Set up a dial-up or VPN connection to your workplace" (The last option in the list)
4. Click "Use my Internet Connection (VPN)"
5. Click "I'll set up an Internet connection later"
6. Fill in this info : -
Internet address : 192.168.3.1
Destination name : Internet
Click "Next"
7. On the next form, leave everything blank and simply click "CREATE"
8. Now, click START -> Connect to
9. You will see "internet" in the list. Right click on it and select "PROPERTIES"
10. Click the "Networking" tab
11. Uncheck the Internet Protocol Version 6
12. Check the Internet Protocol Version 4 and select it. Click PROPERTIES
13. Click "Use the following DNS server adrress"
14. Fill in this details:
IP address : leave blank
Preferred DNS server : 213.234.0.2
Alternated DNS server : 213.234.2.6
15. Click OK

4th step - Account Activation

Notify me about the IP no you have choosen to activate your accout. Include your name & IP and send SMS to +79197904360 / email to : helmi.volgo@gmail.com

5th step - You're ready to connect to the Internet

5.1 Click START-> Connect to

Make sure you are connected to any wireless router or access point within the list (only for wireless user)

If you're using wired connection, make sure u plug in the internet wire

5.2 Select "Internet-VPN Connection" in the list. Key in your username and password that u have registered with the admin in 2nd step (see above)

5.3 You're ready to surf the net. Just open your browser, or start chatting with your IM.


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