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Internet Control Center

Welcome to ICC Help!

Set Up

Configure Applications

Connect

Technical Support

License

Registration Options

Internet Service Providers


Setup

This is the ICC Set-Up screen.  It is here that you configure all your Internet applications for use with ICC.  Please click on an area below to learn about that aspect of setting up ICC.


Configure Applications

When you click on any application button in ICC SetUp, you will see a file dialog box like this, where you select the program to be activated by that button.

 You will also be prompted for any command-line options you wish to use with that application. If none is needed, leave blank.   Note that this input box allows a limited number of characters.  For longer command lines, manually edit the icc.ini file with a text editor like notepad.  The icc.ini file is located in the ICC directory.


Set Button Titles

Clicking on Set Button Titles from the ICC Set-Up screen allows you to edit all button titles as needed if you use applications other than the default titles.


ICC Always Visible

This option is sometimes called "always on top."  With it selected, no other windows on screen will be able to cover ICC.  It will always show on top of other windows.  Without this checked, ICC will act like any other Windows program, with Alt-Tab bringing it back to the top.


Connect on Startup

With this option checked, ICC will initiate a connect sequence as soon as it is loaded.  This will act as if you had pressed the connect button after starting ICC.


Auto-Minimize Shell

This option causes your Program Manager (or any other shell you may be using) window to be minimized when ICC is started.  This is the default and helps keep the desktop neat and clean.  All the programs you need to access will be on ICC anyway.  This option may cause problems with some third-party shells, particularly some versions of Norton Navigator or PC Tools.


Skip Intro Screen

Setting this option skips the Introductory Screen graphic when starting ICC.


Set Up QuickStart

The QuickStart feature allows ICC to automatically launch up to six applications when you connect.   The QuickStart only runs on the FIRST connection of an ICC session to prevent restarting the same application if you go offline and back on.  To set up the QuickStart simply click the button you wish to have launched and it will appear in the options below.  You can also adjust the time delay between launching multiple apps if needed.


Vertical Bar

Checking this option changes ICC to a vertical bar, like this:


Rectangle

Checking this option changes ICC to a rectangle, like this:


Turn 3D Fonts Off

This option turns the 3-D fonts off.

For example, ICC with 3-D fonts on:

ICC with 3-D fonts off:


Set Fonts

Clicking this button displays a standard Windows font dialog which you use to set the size, style, and attributes of the fonts displayed on ICC.  The default is an 8 pt. Times New Roman, regular.  Note that with some True Type fonts, you can enter a number smaller than the displayed selections for font size.


Horizontal Bar

Checking this option changes ICC to a horizontal bar, like this:


Connection: Com 1 thru Com 4

When using a modem, set the appropriate comm port.  This controls which port ICC looks at to determine online status.

Proper modem initialization is needed for ICC to function properly.  ICC determines the online status from the modem's Carrier Detect (DCD) signal line.  The DCD must be set to be active only during a connection.  For Hayes compatible modems, the command to set this in the initialization string is &C1.  Some modems do not have this as the factory default, and you will need to add this command to your initialization string.  Your dialer program will have a place to enter this.

Your modem must also be set to hang you up when the DTR (Data Terminal Ready) signal goes down.  The command for this is &D2, and is usually the factory default.  If you have problems with disconnecting, add this to the modem string.

If you are connecting to the Internet via your LAN, and not with a serial modem, then select the LAN connection option.   The LAN option can also be used to disable the Connect/Disconnect buttons on ICC for use with an incompatible dialer program, and then the ICC buttons will merely launch your applications.

See Winsock Set Up for more details.


LAN or ISDN
LAN

Selecting the LAN setting in the Connection portion of the Set-Up screen disables the online status monitoring feature of ICC and removes the Connect/Disconnect buttons. This can also be used with a modem connection if you are using an incompatible dialer program which ICC's Connect function cannot control.   ICC can be set to control the Trumpet Winsock dialer and the Windows 95 DUN dialer.


Set Up Winsock

In the ICC Winsock Options screen (shown below) choose the option that best fits your needs. Click on one below to learn more about them.


Trumpet

Use the Trumpet selection ONLY if you are using this program via a SLIP/PPP connection.  If you are using Trumpet on a LAN, select the LAN option.

ANY dialer program used with ICC should have the online detection turned OFF.  This will be called "DCD", or "Carrier Detect", or some similar name in your program's setup.  In Trumpet, there are several choices for online detection.  Chose "none".  If your dialer program tries to perform carrier detect, this mayconflict with ICC's built-in detection and cause your dialer program, ICC, or both to lock up.

Some Trumpet scripts have DCD checks in the login script.  These may conflict with ICC.  Usually these take the form of "wait 30 dcd" or something similar.  This means to wait 30 seconds for the dcd signal.  Almost always, this line can be simply disabled with ICC.  In Trumpet, you disable a line in the script with a # placed at the beginning of the line.  However, if you find that for your login to work properly, you do need a delay at that point, replace the "wait" line with a "sleep NN" line, where NN is seconds.  Normally this should not be more than a second or two to wait for your host to give a prompt.

If you have a line in your Trumpet script with "dsr" in it, the same as above applies.


Windows 95 Dialer

The "Windows 95" setting is for Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking used with SLIP/PPP connections.  This selection will start the Remote Connection when you click on "connect" (or use the connect-on-startup).  The Remote Connection must be specified in the Windows 95 Dialer Section on the Winsock Options form.  ICC will then send the username and password provided in the Windows 95 Dialer section of the Winsock Options form.  ICC will also close the dialer when you click on disconnect.


Windows 95 Dialer Section

The "Windows 95 Dialer Section" contains three text boxes.  The first one requires the name of the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) connection that is already setup for the Internet.  If you have one already set up it will be in the "Dial-Up Networking" folder in the "My Computer" folder on the desktop.  If there is no such connection set up you will have to set the connection up before using ICC with the Windows 95 dialer, which may require installing Remote Networking services from the Windows 95 software.

The next text box required is the DUN username.  This is the username given to you by your Internet Service Provider in which the Dial-Up connection is configured to.

The last text box in the "Windows 95 Dialer Information" section is the password.  This pertains to the password given to you by your internet service provider that the dial up connection is configured for.


Help

Clicking on the help button calls up this help file.


Done

Clicking on the Done button activates the Set Up choices you have made.


Connect

The Connect/Disconnect button logs you in and out using your dialer (Trumpet or Win95).  See Setup for more information about configuring ICC to work with your dialer.   When a connection is made, the button caption changes to Disconnect.  If you are using a modem connection,  ICC will monitor your online status and notify you if the connection is lost.

Pressing the disconnect button does not close ICC, but allows you to continue use off-line.  However, closing ICC DOES disconnect you if you are on-line.


Technical Support

For help with any setup or operations problems, please send email to support@usefulware.com.

The entire evolution of ICC has been driven by user's needs, and our customer service will always be our top priority.  All email will be answered promptly.  If you have trouble, we will work with you until it is resolved.

Before writing, be sure to read the relevant section of the help file.  You may find the answer you need.  The most common problems deal with connecting and disconnecting, and can usually be traced to an incorrect modem string, a dcd check in the login script, or the dialer program not having Carrier Detect disabled.   Also be sure you have selected the correct comm port in ICC for your modem.

Feel free to send any comments or suggestions for future improvements.   We also encourage you to post your questions or comments to our news threads on alt.winsock, which is monitored by the author.  This way others benefit from the answer to your questions.


Carrier Detect Problems

Trumpet Users:

Set the online status detection in Trumpet Setup to NONE.  Also, if your login script has a dcd check in it, this mayconflict with ICC's built-in detection and your login will not complete properly

If your login script is not completing, look for a line in the script which reads: "wait 30 dcd" and change it to "sleep 2".  This will usually correct the problem.  If 2 seconds is not long enough for your provider's host to give you a prompt, then this can be increased.

(To disable a line in a Trumpet script without removing it, precede the line with a #).

Due to the wide variation in Trumpet login scripts, sometimes unforeseen problems occur. We have always been able to remedy them so far. IF YOUR LOGIN SCRIPT WILL NOT complete, when e-mailing the author for help, PLEASE attach a copy of your login.cmd and trumpwsk.ini, with any passwords edited out before mailing. It is also helpful if you rename the files to something like "myname.ini" and "myname.cmd".


License

Internet Control Center,  © 1995-1996 UsefulWare Inc.

All rights reserved.

All users of the Internet Control Center (ICC) must accept this agreement in its entirety.  Your use constitutes agreement to these terms.

ICC is supplied AS IS. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warrantees of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  The author assumes no liability for any damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of ICC.  If this is unacceptable to you, discontinue use now.

ICC is distributed as shareware and is provided at no charge to the user for evaluation.  You may distribute it freely, as long as it is not altered or included in another package.  Only distribute the original iccnnn.zip archive with all files included.  Copies are available on our site and other archives.

If you received ICC as part of a startup package which has been customized for your Internet Service Provider, you have a custom version which MAY NOT be redistributed.   It will be stamped with logos and trademarks of your ISP.

Anyone wishing to distribute ICC for any kind of remuneration, or as part of a package or set of programs, must first contact UsefulWare.  Rack vendors, mail-order houses, etc. must have written permission from UsefulWare Inc. to distribute ICC.

If you decide to continue using ICC after a reasonable trial period, you must pay the registration fee to UsefulWare Inc..  This will license one copy for use on one machine.  Commercial users *Must* register after a reasonable trial period or discontinue use.  Site license arrangements are available.


Registration Options

The single-user price for ICC is $24.00. You may use one of the following options to register:

A.  Use our Online Registration Site with your VISA or MasterCard. Point your forms-compatible browser to www.usefulware.com.

B.  Send a fax to 404-966-0170 with your name, credit card number and expiration, email address, and the billing address for your credit card.  If the name on the card is different, include that.

C.  Send email to admin@usefulware.com with the same information as above.

D.  Mail a check or money order for $24.00 in U.S. funds to

UsefulWare Inc.

ICC Registration

3817 Bayside Passage

Acworth, GA USA  30101

Please include email address.

E.  Charge the registration to your Compuserv account. GO SWREG.

All registrations are normally sent out within 24 hours. Thank you for choosing the Internet Control Center.


Internet Service Providers

UsefulWare Inc. is one of the world's oldest and largest providers of end-user software bundles for Internet Service Providers, providing software bundles to hundreds of ISP's around the world.  Our installers get your users online in minutes with everything pre-configured for your system.

We specialize in customized installers and user interfaces for Internet Service Providers, School systems, and Corporate Intranets, providing ready-to-use installation packages.   Included in these packages are customized versions of the Internet Control Center, OR unique custom interfaces made to order.    Our packages include a full suite of licensed software that is prepaid and registered.    For more information please visit our web site at

www.usefulware.com

We are authorized resellers for all of the most popular Internet applications including Netscape Navigator, with packages available for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Macintosh.

UsefulWare Inc.

 3817 Bayside Passage

Acworth, GA USA  30101