The WELL Installs New T-3 Access


How This New Service Affects Your PPP Access To The WELL

Faster Access to the Internet
As part of the WELL's ongoing expansion, we are upgrading our internet connection. On Saturday, September 23rd, we will be switching over to a T-3 line, the largest pipe to the net available.

This switch requires the WELL to change our Domain Name Server (DNS) IP addresses. As a PPP or Whole Works customer, you wil need to update these IP addresses in your software. This will not affect your email address. You must make this change to connect with the WELL after we install our T-3 line.

Please see the instructions below for your Mac or Windows installation.

During the installation, the WELL will be unavailable Saturday, September 23rd, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM PDT. These times may vary depending upon the installation situation. Thank you for your patience as we bring this new service online.

To check system status, call:

Updating you Macintosh Settings

  1. From the Apple Menu select Control Panels.
  2. Open MacTCP.
  3. Click More.
  4. In the Domain Name Server Information section (lower right hand cormer of window), change your settings to match the following:
    Domain Name Server Information
 well.com       206.15.64.15     (X) Default
 .              206.15.64.15
 well.com       198.6.1.1

    Enter the period (.) in line 2
  5. Click OK
  6. Close the MacTCP window.

Your Macintosh is now correctly configured with the WELL's new IP addresses.

Updating your Windows settings

  1. Open the program group "The Whole Works" in your Program Manager.
  2. Click on the "Whole Works" icon.
  3. Click on the "Connect" button.
  4. Select menu item Site Setup from the Options menu.
  5. Click on "IP Addresses"
  6. In the DNS Address section enter the following numbers:
                                    secondary
 DNS Address: 206.15.64.15       198.6.1.1

  7. Click OK to close the IP Address window and again click OK to close the Site Setup window.

Your computer is now correctly configured with the WELL's new IP address.

We took a few photos during the installation. Check 'em out.