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Getting Connected: Windows Setup


Windows Setup

The following sections provide information for Windows users on how to configure the most common Internet programs for use with Optus Internet.

Cable Modem Setup

To setup your computer and modem to connect to Optus Internet is easy. The Optus Cable Internet Model Setup flow chart will walk you through the Windows Internet Connection Wizard step by step.

Email Configuration

Email is the most popular Internet application and it is important to use your primary Optus email account as information such as changes to the service, announcements and Optus Newsletter are all sent to your Optus email account.

Internet Explorer Configuration

The details here will assist in setting myZOO as your Homepage and ensure your Internet Explorer proxy settings are correct for use with Optus Cable Broadband.

Plug Ins

Web pages are designed using many tools. To be able to view the content created using these tools, you need to have the corresponding "plug-in", or interpreter, installed on your computer. If you don't have the appropriate plug-in installed, it's likely you will see a blank space, or the page will fail to load. Often a message will prompt you to download the required Plug-in. Optus Internet has provided a page with links to the most common Plug-ins.

Casual Usage Dial Up Connection Settings

When the same computer is used to connect to both Optus Dial Up Internet and Optus Broadband Internet, it is recommended that the computer always be set to Never Dial A Connection. That way the computer will always use the Optus Broadband Internet connection by default. Should the computer be away from the Optus Broadband Internet connection then you should manually connect to Optus Dial Up Internet via an Optus Dial Up Internet Networking shortcut on the Desktop. Choose your Operating System to see instructions on how to configure these settings: